Senior Enterprise Risk Specialist – Kazakhstan
The Senior Operational Risk Specialist is responsible for overseeing operational risks across multidisciplinary domains, including the identification and assessment of risks, the collection and analysis of risk events and incidents, and the continuous monitoring of the effectiveness of risk mitigations and key risk indicators. The role works closely with risk owners and cross-functional stakeholders to drive consistent risk management practices, support decision-making, and strengthen the overall operational risk and ERM framework
- Guidance and support to business units in identifying and managing operational risks
- Performing structured risk identification, assessment, and evaluation of control design and effectiveness to support the development and maintenance of operational risk registers and robust execution of Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs)
- Risk event and root cause assessments, documentation of root cause and contributing factors
- Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) collection, ongoing reporting, and monitoring
- Development and monitoring of risk mitigation plans and controls, ensuring they are appropriately implemented and effective
- Ensure lessons learned are implemented into Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
- Prepare regular reports and presentations on operational risk management activities and findings
- Promotion of risk-awareness culture across the organization by providing training to targeted teams and new joiners
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in an operational risk role or Risk Management/Internal Control consulting roles
- Extensive, sustained, and proven experience in maintaining and populating operational risk registers, as well as leading and executing Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs)
- Confidence in data analysis and risk assessment methodologies
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Collaborative team player with the confidence to work independently
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Team player who is open to listening and learning, demonstrating a growth mindset
- A university degree in economics, business, or a tech-related field, or equivalent experience
- Stable salary, official employment
- Health insurance
- Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
- Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions
- Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support
- Discount club membership
- Diverse internal training programs
- Partially or fully paid additional training courses
- All necessary work equipment
