Umico (Competo MMC)
Head of Risk and İnternal Control
Son tarix 07 dek 2024 - [email protected]
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head of Risk and Internal Control to lead our risk and internal control functions. In this role, you will oversee critical risk management activities, implement robust internal control systems, and ensure regulatory compliance across various domains, including supply chain, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention. You will collaborate with executive leadership to drive a culture of risk awareness and resilience, playing a key role in safeguarding our operations and supporting organizational integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Integrate internal control and risk management teams for a cohesive second line of defense.
- Risk Management & Internal Controls: Develop and monitor risk governance structures, with emphasis on core risk areas:
- Supply Chain: Manage logistics, supplier reliability, and inventory risks.
- Merchant Onboarding & Management: Evaluate risks related to merchant compliance and standards.
- Fraud Prevention: Monitor transactions for unusual patterns and establish preventive controls.
- Customer Operations: Ensure effective handling of inquiries, returns, and complaints.
- Data Security: Protect customer and transaction data.
- IT & Cybersecurity: Assess and secure IT platforms.
- Crisis Management & Business Continuity: Prepare for crises and maintain continuity plans.
- Vendor Management & Procurement: Control external party interactions and procurement operations.
- Compliance & Governance: Maintain compliance with regulations and internal policies.
- Assessments & Incident Management: Plan and conduct audits aligned with risk profiles.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with leadership to enhance control and risk awareness.
Requirements:
- Experience: 7+ years in internal control, audit, or risk management within e-commerce or financial services.
- Leadership: Senior-level experience with direct reporting to executive bodies.
- Audit & Risk Management: Background in audit and risk management, ideally tech-oriented.
- Change Management: Proven ability to drive improvements in control and resilience.
- Education: Bachelor’s in Finance, Economics, or related field; CFA or ACCA preferred.
- Languages: Azerbaijani, English, Russian.
- Certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.
Soft Skills: Planned approach, effective communication, attention to detail, ability to explain complex thoughts.
Work Schedule:
- 5/2
- Salary: Determined based on the interview
- Work Location Azinko building” office (Uzeyir H street)
Candidates interested in joining our team are requested to send their CVs to the mailbox, specifying " Head of Risk and İnternal Control " in the subject line.
