Manager, Internal Controls

Job Summary:

This job identifies issues and recommends best practices for internal control processes, leads projects to enhance internal control effectiveness, analyzes business trends, develops strategies for process improvements, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Identify issues and recommend best practices for internal control processes.
• Lead functional projects and programs to enhance internal control effectiveness.
• Partner with teams to analyze business trends and their impact on internal controls.
• Develop and implement strategies for process improvements within the internal controls function.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations through effective internal control measures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualification:

1. Governance and Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain governance frameworks for global merchant lending products.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to interpret regulations and implement necessary changes.

2. Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with merchant lending activities, ensuring a balanced approach to risk and reward.
• Develop and monitor key risk indicators and control measures.
• Collaborate with risk management teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

3. Operational Excellence:

• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of governance and control activities.
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures across global teams.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize product performance and risk management.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with product, legal, compliance, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment on governance and control objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on merchant lending strategies and opportunities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance on governance and control matters
• Facilitate communication and reporting to senior management and stakeholders.

5. Leadership:

• Manage and mentor a team of governance and control professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.