Risk Officer/Trainee

As a Risk Officer/Trainee, you will support the day-to-day operation of Suntera Global’s Risk function. Reporting to the Head of Risk, the role will help coordinate risk and control assessments, assess third-party risk, manage incidents through to resolution and support the Group’s operational resilience arrangements. The successful candidate will work with teams across the business to maintain clear risk records, monitor agreed actions and support effective risk reporting and decision-making.

In this role you will:

• Help coordinate the Risk and Control Self-Assessment process, working with business teams to identify and document key risks, controls, gaps and improvement actions.
• Maintain risk registers and supporting records, monitor agreed actions and follow up with responsible stakeholders through to completion.
• Support vendor risk assessments and onboarding activities, including due diligence, documenting identified risks and tracking any required remediation.
• Support the management of incidents from initial reporting through to resolution, ensuring accurate records are maintained and actions are appropriately monitored.
• Assist with business continuity and operational resilience activities, including maintaining plans, supporting assessments and exercises, and tracking resulting actions.
• Help prepare risk reports, dashboards and management information, and support Risk-related governance meetings through the coordination of papers and actions.

Responsabilidades

Suntera Global is a leading international provider of corporate, trust, tax, accounting, and fund administration services. Respected and trusted as a professional partner by a broad range of corporate, private, and institutional clients worldwide, we are continually looking for opportunities to evolve our business while providing clients with the best possible services.

We have created an authentic and supportive culture that generates a wealth of opportunities for every one of our employees. Ongoing personal development through training and professional qualifications is available to all, and we reward hard work and dedication.

Requisitos

For a trainee-level appointment, previous professional risk experience is not essential. Relevant work placements, internships, academic projects or experience in a business environment would be beneficial.

For appointment at Risk Officer level, previous experience in a risk, governance, compliance, audit, operational or control-focused role would be preferred.

Skills and requirements:

• A degree, equivalent qualification or relevant practical experience in business administration, compliance, risk, law or a related discipline, together with a demonstrable interest in risk management, governance, business operations, audit or compliance. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• Willingness to undertake relevant professional development, with support from Suntera Global, for example through the Institute of Risk Management or a similar professional body.
• Relevant academic modules, projects, placements or short courses in risk management, business continuity, governance, audit, information security or related areas would be beneficial.
• Interest in enterprise risk management, including the purpose and application of Risk and Control Self-Assessments.
• Awareness of third-party and vendor risk, including due diligence and ongoing oversight.
• Awareness of incident management, including the need to record, escalate and resolve incidents appropriately.
• Awareness of operational resilience and business continuity.
• Familiarity with risk management standards, regulatory expectations or recognised control frameworks would be advantageous.
• An analytical and inquisitive approach, with the ability to identify risks, question assumptions and highlight potential control gaps.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to monitor actions through to completion.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence in engaging with stakeholders across different teams, levels of seniority and jurisdictions.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• A proactive, practical and collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Relevant experience may include:

• Supporting business processes and maintaining accurate records, registers and action trackers.
• Gathering information from stakeholders and monitoring actions through to completion.
• Producing clear written reports, summaries and management information.
• Using spreadsheets to organise and analyse business information.
• Supporting risk assessments, control reviews, incident management, business continuity activities or third-party due diligence.

Beneficios

Our offices are in Peveril Buildings in Douglas, providing easy access to the town centre where you will find a large choice of shops and eateries to enjoy with your team at lunch or after work. We're also well known for our focus on staff wellbeing, work in the community and annual parties, so it’s not just work you can get excited about.