VF Cash Risk Management OPS lEAD

Job description / Role

Role Purpose:

The role will be the safeguard of the organization's financial integrity and operational resilience by overseeing risk assessment, anti-money laundering (AML), fraud management, and internal audit processes from Business Operations standpoint, working hand to hand with AML, Fraud and Internal Audit functions internally and externally. The role's expertise will involve developing and implementing robust risk management strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating risks that could impact the company's financial health. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, enhancement of risk mitigation measures, conduct thorough audits, and protect the company from potential threats, contributing to its overall stability and success.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Assessment and Management:
- Develop and implement comprehensive risk assessment frameworks and strategies.
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate financial and operational risks within the organization.
- Make decisions on risk mitigation measures and recommend enhancements to risk management processes.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Fraud Management:
- Oversee AML and fraud detection initiatives, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting.
- Lead investigations into suspicious activities and implement preventive measures.
- Decide on appropriate actions to address AML and fraud risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Internal Audit and Compliance:
- Work on internal audits findings to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management and control systems.
- Review and assess compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Make decisions on audit findings and recommend improvements to operational practices and controls.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management practices into financial operations.
- Communicate risk management strategies and findings to senior management and stakeholders.
- Decide on prioritization of risk management initiatives and resource allocation.

Strategic Risk Planning:
- Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance the company's risk management posture.
- Evaluate emerging risks and adapt strategies to address new threats and opportunities.
- Make high-level decisions on risk strategy adjustments and long-term risk management goals.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Decision-Making
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Experience in Risk Management, AML & Fraud, Internal Audit, and Fintech industry.

Must have technical / professional qualifications:
- Degree: BSc degree in business or a relevant field.
- Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in a FinTech company,
- Industry Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of fintech technologies, trends, and risk management.

About the Company

At Vodafone, we are known for our technology, but the truth is, it is humanity that drives our business forward. With the global pandemic raising so many questions for tech brands, it has highlighted the leading role that we need to play.

We believe that, when working together, humanity and technology can find the answers and create a better future for all.

Working at Vodafone is all about helping people feel ready to benefit from new technology. We bring the future to even the most remote places, using technology to help families in disaster zones, showing young people that a phone is not just for fun and thinking about technology that doesn’t even exist yet.