Sparkasse Bank Malta plc is a licensed credit institution that provides corporate and private banking, investment services and custody / depository services.

Our team comprises dynamic professionals who are part of an environment that promotes team spirit and rewards competence.

As a result of our continuous growth and regulatory developments, a vacancy has arisen for a Risk Analyst in our Risk Management department. The role is an entry-level role which however grants substantial exposure to many dimensions of risk management, a specific focus on operational risk management and regulatory-driven workstreams in a bank. 


Main Duties:
 

  • Work on the assigned duties of the Risk Function; 
  • Assist various departments with maintaining their risk register and controls library;
  • Carry out Risk Control Assessments (RCAs) on an on-going basis, by department;
  • Maintain operational (and other) risk logs and dashboards reporting statistics to the Risk Manager;
  • Assist with reviewing and updating the operational risk model of the Bank;
  • DORA, IT Risk Management and BCP related tasks as applicable to the second line of defence (2LoD);
  • Assist the Information Security Officer (ISO) with assigned tasks;
  • Review and update policies as needed;
  • Assist the Risk Manager in the analysis of the Bank’s credit exposures; 
  • Assist the Risk Manager in collateral quality assessments; 
  • Help maintain the Anti-Fraud Risk Framework and work on anti-fraud initiatives;
  • Assist with stress testing related tests as per the relevant framework of the Bank; 
  • Assist with risk management tasks pertaining to the Bank’s Branch in Ireland;
  • Contribute to SREP documents (such as ICAAP, ILAAP and Recovery Plan) and other regulatory projects as may be required;
  • Other tasks as assigned by the Risk Manager depending on the exigencies of the Bank. 

Qualifications / Requirements:
 

  • A degree in Banking & Finance, Risk or Accounting; 
  • Preferably 1 year of relevant experience; 
  • Experience in a bank, financial institution or investment services firm in the relevant Risk or Operations department is considered an asset; 
  • Experience in a Big 4 firm, working on internal audit engagements, and/or working in Risk, Regulatory or IT advisory teams, is also considered an asset;
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, especially Excel;
  • Analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines consistently;
  • Interest in banking regulation and ESG concepts;
  • Ability to plan and work independently;
  • Excellent command of English, both oral and written. 

Extensive training will be provided.
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.
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