Outsourcing & Controls Management Officer

Your area of work

As a member of the Outsourcing & Controls team, you will play a key role in supporting the Clearstream Fund Services entities and business units in meeting their regulatory and internal obligations related to Outsourcing & Controls activities. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring operational compliance with strategic and regulatory requirements, including maintaining robust and audit-proof documentation
• Implementing and continuously improving Outsourcing & Controls related frameworks including oversight, monitoring and control processes
• Providing timely updates to management and Executive Boards on Outsourcing & Controls related matters

Your Responsibilities

You will act as a key contributor within the 1st Line of Defense supporting various stakeholders. Your responsibilities include amongst others:

• Assist with setting up service review criteria for outsourced services (e.g. Key Performance Indicators) and the related reporting
• Strengthening the Internal Control System following the methodology and strategy set by Group Risk Management
• Facilitating Risk and Control Self-Assessments to identify key risks, (non)financial impacts and relevant controls
• Challenging process, risk and control owners and operators on risk assessments, control design and operating effectiveness
• Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of key reports and assessments for the 1st line of defense, executive managers and/or regulators or clients, including for example: the ISAE 3402 report, Management Report on Internal Controls or assurance heatmap.
• Supporting and collaborating in the execution of the Assurance Heatmap, Individual Data Processing, Management of External Findings and Patent policy related activities
• Collaborate with various stakeholders across Clearstream Fund Services to ensure a consistent application of Outsourcing & Controls requirements
• Provide guidance and training to 1st Line of Defense functions with regards to the application of requirements for Outsourcing & Controls
• Analyze and assess regulatory changes in relation to Outsourcing & Controls activities
• Maintain and update the Outsourcing & Controls related Policies and procedures
• Dedicated contact person for 1st Line of Defense functions, control functions as well as internal and external auditors on Outsourcing & Controls related matters

Your Profile

• A university degree in economics, finance or business administration related field
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Financial Services background and experience with internal control system related activities preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a critical and risk-oriented mindset
• Ability to challenge constructively and engage with senior stakeholders
• Team player with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is expected (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Exposure to or interest in process mining, data analytics and automation tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Deutsche Boerse business processes is a plus but not mandatory
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of an additional language (e.g. German/ French) is an advantage

 Duration: full-time contract

Location: Cork, Ireland