Senior Internal Controls Officer

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As a (Senior) Internal Controls Officer, you will join the 2nd Line of Defense of the Bank, where you will monitor the appropriate implementation and maintenance of the Internal Control Framework (ICF) across all Directorates within the Bank, focusing on enabling processes and especially ICT. You will develop and maintain the common platform and/or methodology to assess and report control related risks to EIB’s Senior Management. You will also support the implementation of a coherent and process driven Internal Control Framework, covering key activities and risks of the Bank, as well as providing support for risk management within the Bank. Moreover, you will also be tasked with identifying and pre-empting operational risks through a proactive approach to the Internal Control Framework, executing regular assessment actions so to evaluate Internal Controls’ design and operating effectiveness. Furthermore, you will be entrusted with the implementation of transversal projects impacting EIB’s control environment and implicating several Directorates.

Reporting to the Head of Enabling Process & ICT ICF Unit, you will not only work closely with your colleagues but also collaborate and liaise regularly with all services across the Bank.

Accountabilities:

Develop, improve and implement the EIB’s Internal Controls Framework and ensure the alignment with applicable standards and methodologies, so to guarantee that key processes are run in an effective and efficient way;
Keep up-to-date with latest developments regarding ICF, as well as proposing and developing new initiatives based on best practice, taking on the responsibility for proactive identification of potential ICT practices’ improvements needs;
Maintain a central repository of key controls and develop key risk and control indicators, in order to increase efficiency and coherency of internal workflows;
Implement periodic ICF monitoring reviews on control design and operating effectiveness;
Advise on verification processes for the effective execution of controls and follow-up on control enhancements identified;
Proactively seek ways to make the best use of available data as part of ICF review process, such as using data analytics to develop an understanding of risks, test controls, identify process inefficiencies and provide relevant insights to the business;
Produce presentations, working documents as well as conclusive reports regarding the adequacy of the internal control environment design and operating effectiveness, so to illustrate its impact on the Bank’s control mechanisms and processes;
Develop and maintain constructive relationships and network within the Bank, aiming to ensure that appropriate internal collaboration and communication are maintained;
Coordinate the issuance of assertion and representation letters (internal and external);
Liaise with external auditors on internal control verification for a selection of the Bank’s mandates;
Implement regular ICF awareness raising actions on the importance of ICF;
Contribute on internal control topics in Bank wide initiatives on an ad-hoc basis.

Qualifications:

University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) preferably in Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Business Administration or any related subject.
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, conducting similar responsibilities, preferably gained in a major financial institution.
Previous experience as an Internal Auditor or Consultant, with a focus on IT audit and Information Security, within the Banking sector would be a distinct advantage.
Previous experience in using data analytics would also be considered an advantage.
Strong presentation skills and report writing skills in English.
Excellent knowledge of standard MS Office tools, especially excel; experience in use of GRC tools is seen as an advantage.
Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (*), with a good command of the other. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Source: https://erecruitment.eib.org/psc/hr/EIBJOBS/CAREERS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=109795&PostingSeq=2

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