Operational Risk Analyst

4finance Group is one of Europe’s largest digital consumer lenders.

For more than 10 years we have been providing fast and convenient financial solutions in a digital world.

Leveraging automation and data-driven insights, 4finance provides convenient products in a responsible way. We offer various types of loans, designed to meet our customers’ needs.

At 4finance, we have an entrepreneurial mindset, strive for excellence, yet keep things simple. Our business is driven by leading edge technology and our talented people - the most important ingredient of our success. 4finance has created a supportive, rewarding and empowering environment, where employees can grow their talent. We are proud to have a global network of leading experts, who are driven by passion to deliver.

We love what we do!



Join our team! We are looking for a Operational Risk Analyst in Riga HQ office!



About the role
The Operational Risk Analyst is responsible for facilitating good practices of operational risk management in Group entities by maintaining and developing necessary tools (incident management, risk management, business continuity, vendor risk management), assisting colleagues in their risk management efforts, promoting risk awareness culture and reporting operational risk management matters to management.



Required experience

Technical skills

• Practical experience in operational risk management (e.g. incident management, risk assessments, business continuity) 
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools
• Ability to take ownership of a problem and solve it (analyse it, find feasible solution, propose it and develop it; ask for additional resources if necessary)
• Good knowledge of advanced MS tools like SharePoint, Planner, PowerAutomate will be advantageous
  

Soft skills

• Good verbal and written English communication 
• Ability to work as effective, positive and collaborative team member 
• Good analytical thinking
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work in active and dynamic work environment
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication skills and ability to present findings to a management
• Ownership mindset
• The ability to think and act proactively
  

Nice to have

• Knowledge of consumer lending products
• Experience of work in financial services industry
  

Responsibilities

• Analysis of operational risk incidents, facilitating their resolution and monitoring appropriate corrective/preventive action implementation
• Maintaining and developing Group operational risk incident database
• Risk and control identification and assessment through business-as-usual activities or targeted risk assessments 
• Maintaining and developing Group’s risk register
• Preparing regular and ad hoc reports on incident database and risk register
• Managing Group’s business continuity management programme
• Performing operational stability assessments of new and existing partners within vendor risk management process
• Maintaining and developing vendor risk assessment processes of the Group
• Performing internal fraud checks. Maintaining and developing an internal fraud detection and prevention programme of the Group
• Carry out operational risk awareness activities via e-learnings, meetings and other internal communication tools 
• Maintaining documentation of department’s policies and procedures
• Supporting and advising other Group employees on incident management, risk management and other operational risk-related matters
  

We are offering

• Challenging projects that you will have the real impact on
• Employee development program to support you in your personal and professional development
• Health insurance
• The best team and great colleagues
• All the resources and tools you will need to perform your tasks
• Salary of EUR 2500.00 gross monthly
  

Employment type: Permanent