Senior Risk Analyst

About Wahed

The global financial system wasn't built for everyone. For millions of people, its reliance on interest (riba) creates a barrier to managing money and building wealth without compromising their values.   At Wahed, we're changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new financial system—one that is ethical, accessible, and entirely interest-free. From our offices across the globe, our team is building products that were once deemed impossible, from pioneering Shariah-compliant equity ETFs, creating riba-free alternatives to high yield savings accounts, to creating no-leverage real estate investments for truly interest-free income producing assets. If you're driven to solve complex problems and believe finance should empower, not exclude, join us in building a more equitable financial future.

Job Description:

• Working in the second line of defence to partner with the first line to understand the business risks within the group. 

• Develop a strong understanding of business and processes. 

• Perform regular risk assessments as well as review, evaluate and test business controls.

• Assisting function owners in implementation of proposed controls. 

• Perform independent testing of controls.

• Perform regular internal reviews of business functions / processes and provide recommendations and guidance on identified risks.

• Maintenance of requisite records on GRC tool.

• Other Risk Management supporting activities:

• Monitoring of incident reporting and closure.

• Tracking issues & remediation plans arising from audit/review findings, control gaps, and incidents.

• Preparation of complete, accurate, and timely information for risk committee reporting.

• Documentation, maintenance, and tracking of risk committee meeting minutes and action items.

Job Specification:

• Chartered Accountant or candidate with 2-3 years' of relevant experience

• Knowledge of risk management principles and the interrelationships of 3 LoDs.

• Prior experience working with a GRC tool is preferred.

• Willingness and ability to develop a deeper understanding of business processes.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.