Risk and Assurance Manager (EU)

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The Risk & Compliance Team ensures CDP adheres to laws, regulations, and internal policies, minimising legal and reputational risks. It establishes monitoring systems and training to foster ethical conduct. The Compliance Team stays updated on regulatory changes to maintain integrity and stakeholder trust, while the Risk function identifies, assesses, and mitigates threats to operations, financial stability, and reputation. Through proactive strategies and continuous monitoring, the team minimises exposure, supports business objectives, and enables informed decision-making.

The EU Risk and Assurance Manager at the CDP plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the EU ESG Ratings Regulations (EU ESGRR) and safeguarding the organisation’s integrity and stability by overseeing comprehensive risk management strategies. They undertake efforts to identify, assess and mitigate risks according to the EU ESGRR Risk and Control Framework and ensuring continuous improvement.

· Support the Director, Risk & Compliance to implement robust enterprise risk management practices across CDP’s EU’s operations.

· Establish tools and processes to continuously track risks and compliance relating to EU ESGRR.

· Ensure that risks and controls are monitored according to the ESGRR Risk and Control framework with continuous feedback, escalation, and reassessment.

· Provide risk analysis support to ensure risks are correctly identified, documented, prioritised and mitigated appropriately.

· Support and appropriately challenge first line managers on risk identification and assessment including the identification and facilitation of discussions of emerging risks with senior leaders.

· Provide support for the EU Management in determining compliance with EU ESGRR and report to the Oversight Function any findings.

· Advise and guide risk and control owners on risk management best practice.

· Develop and lead training on risk management and risk mitigations and controls design techniques.

· Working with the Director Risk & Compliance to ensure ethical standards are including Conflicts of Interest, Gifts & Hospitality, and Personal Account Dealing.

· Monitor regulatory and legal landscape for changes that could pose a risk to CDP’s compliance activities.

Internal stakeholders include: Executive Leadership, Oversight Committee, Functional Teams & Employees.

External stakeholders include: Regulators (ESMA) and Government Agencies; Auditors; CDP Customers; Suppliers, Vendors; Industry Associations

· Post qualification experience in risk management, business processes and internal controls knowledge and understanding from a risk, finance, audit, or equivalent field.

· Quantitative and Qualitative risk analysis experience.

· Financial Services experience in a regulated environment preferred.

· Ability to be flexible and agile to changing conditions, with strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks.

· Ability to prepare comprehensive, clear, concise reports, and ability to communicate effectively.

· Be able to maintain objectivity and impartiality and be committed to integrity and ethical values.

· Demonstrable understanding of Enterprise Risk.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience of working in complex organization effectively delivering, developing and embedding risk management practices.

Final offer amount depends on multiple factors such as candidates experience and expertise, , total compensation, and market data. Holidays and benefits in accordance with local regulations.

This is a hybrid role requiring office based working for at least two days per week.

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Please upload your CV in English via the application form. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.