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Risk Officer

  • Port Louis
  • Not disclosed
  • Permanent
  • Added 07/03/2025 
  • Closing 06/04/2025
  • Isabelle Wong Choi Wah
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IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

 

The overall goal of the Risk and Compliance function is to support the successful execution of IQ-EQ`s business strategy through the delivery of an integrated risk and compliance culture and programme, while protecting IQ-EQ`s brand and reputation. Risk and Compliance aims to support the Board of Directors and Senior Management to fulfil their statutory and regulatory obligations, by helping to ensure compliance with the laws, regulations, principles and codes established by the regulator.   

Tasks 

You will provide support to the attainment of the overall objectives of the Risk Management Function. As such you will be part of the Luxembourg Risk & Compliance Team, and you will assist the Risk Manager in his daily work by:  

  • Reviewing risk incidents raised in the risk management system (MetricStream) 
  • Monitoring the implementation of risk mitigation triggered by risk incidents 
  • Conducting risk assessments and updating findings on the quarterly / ad hoc Enterprise Risk Management process 
  • Performing controls testing as part of the Enterprise Risk Management 
  • Attending and taking minutes of the quarterly and ad hoc risk and compliance committee 
  • Organizing training sessions for staff on risk awareness with operational risk policies 
  • Performing some controls as part of the Compliance Monitoring Programme related to the risk management activities 
  • Maintaining and developing Risk Management awareness programme 

Other administrative tasks 

  • Drafting PowerPoint presentation (trainings – BoD presentation) 
  • Uploading documentation on platforms (audit) after validation of the documentation in Luxembourg 

Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we’re providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. 

Key competencies for position and level 

Being rigorous and curious. Using your own judgement, bring to the attention of Luxembourg Team any issues which you feel appropriate, ensuring that concerns and identified risks are reported in a timely and effective manner. 

Key behaviours we expect to see 

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following: 

  • Problem-solving 
  • Pro-active 
  • ‘Hands-on’ and pragmatic 
  • Completer finisher 
  • Integrity and transparency 
  • Energy and determination 
  • Resilient – can work in a fast-paced environment 
  • Self-awareness with understanding of emotional intelligence 
  • Strong organisation and analytical skills 
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills 
  • Ability to deliver on time every time 
  • Well organised and structured 

 

Qualifications

Requirements 

  • A degree from reputable university, preferably in the field of finance or financial services or directly related to compliance functions with sufficient work experience to compensate. 
  • At least 3 years’ experience in the financial services sector and preference given to experience in Risk Management and Compliance. 
  • Knowledge of MS Office 
  • Fluent in French and English; any additional language would be considered an asset 

 

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