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ESI Risk Specialist

On-site in Madrid·Added 1 month ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Experience: 10+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, or related disciplines.
More than 10 years of experience in Risk, Internal Control, or Audit within ESIs, Securities Companies, Brokers, Investment Banking, or financial market entities.
Solid experience in operational risk management and the development of control frameworks and risk maps.
Deep knowledge of MiFID II, CNMV regulations, and the regulation applicable to Investment Services Firms.
Experience interacting with supervisory bodies.
Knowledge of financial products, capital markets, and internal control models.
English level B2 or higher and advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI.

Nice to have

Valuable experience in EAF/EAFI and knowledge of ESG and financial sustainability.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Competitive salary.
Additional variable compensation and corporate benefits.

The role

We are looking for a Risk expert to take responsibility for the identification, monitoring, and mitigation of risks linked to the company's investment activities. They will keep the corporate risk map updated and drive improvements in processes and controls to strengthen operational, regulatory, and business risk management.

Important leading multinational in insurance and financial services
10 years of experience in risk management within ESIs.

What you'll do

Supervise and control the risks associated with the entire cycle of the company's investment services, including order execution and transmission, discretionary portfolio management, financial advisory, custody and securities administration, and the marketing of collective investment schemes and pension plans.
Identify, evaluate, and keep the entity's risk map updated, covering market, credit, liquidity, operational, regulatory, conduct, product governance, solvency, and reputational risks.
Design and drive initiatives for process improvement and internal controls, contributing to the mitigation of operational risks, the reduction of incidents, and the strengthening of the organization's control framework.
Perform continuous monitoring of identified risks, proposing corrective measures and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal risk management policies.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
Support continues after the contract is signed.
Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

Hiring process

If you are interested in this position as a Risk Expert, do not hesitate to apply.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.