International Operations Control – Consultant
Role Description
The role provides focused operational risk and control oversight of Asia operations (principally Japan), supporting the assessment, documentation, and enhancement of the existing control framework. The consultant will identify control gaps, perform risk assessments, and strengthen metrics and reporting to improve control effectiveness and transparency.
Key Responsibilities
Control Oversight & Support
* Provide focused support and oversight of the existing operational control environment within Japan operations.
* Act as a point of control expertise, ensuring alignment with internal risk management and governance standards.
Control Framework Analysis & Documentation
* Analyse and document current operational functions, processes, and the associated control framework.
* Develop clear, structured documentation capturing control objectives, ownership, and execution.
Identification of Control Gaps & Enhancements
* Identify deficiencies, weaknesses, or inefficiencies within the current control framework.
* Define and recommend required enhancements to remediate identified gaps and strengthen control design.
* Complete risk assessments across key tasks and functions, including identification of inherent and residual risks.
* Perform control design and operating effectiveness testing, documenting outcomes and remediation actions.
* Review existing and in‑flight metrics to assess coverage, relevance, and effectiveness.
* Identify and define Key Indicators or additional reporting requirements where gaps exist.
* Support the enhancement of management reporting to improve visibility of control performance and emerging risks.
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong experience in operational risk, controls, or internal audit within financial services.
* Strong knowledge of Asian market regulatory environments and local operational requirements, with particular familiarity with Japan and broader APAC regulatory expectations.
* Proven ability to document processes and control frameworks clearly and accurately.
* Experience performing risk assessments and control testing (design and effectiveness).
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify control gaps and propose pragmatic solutions.
* Experience working with metrics, management information, and key risk/control indicators.
* Ability to operate independently and engage effectively with stakeholders across regions.
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