Senior Independent Validation Specialist

**Senior Independent Validation Specialist (f/m/x)**:

- The Group Risk Data Integration team ensures compliance with the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's (BCBS) principles for risk data aggregation and reporting. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as expertise in risk management, data analysis, and regulatory compliance.

full-time
(38.5h / week)

viennaoffice
(1030)

homeoffice
possible

**Your role at RBI**:

- Independently validate the accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of risk data aggregation capabilities and risk reporting practices.
- Ensure compliance with BCBS 239 principles, relevant regulatory standards, and internal regulations.
- Conduct thorough reviews and assessments of the bank’s methods, processes, and systems related to risk data aggregation and reporting.
- Identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and risks, develop corrective action plans, and provide preventive guidance for the future.
- Provide regular detailed reports to keep senior management and other stakeholders informed about the compliance efforts and progress.

***Your core competencies**:

- University degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. An advanced degree or certification (e.g., FRM, CFA) is of advantage.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar role within a banking or financial institution.
- Extensive knowledge of BCBS 239 principles and other relevant banking regulations.
- Demonstrated Business Analytical Know-how with strong Technical Proficiency.
- Understanding of Modern Architecture Principles in a banking context.
- Strong analytical skills for assessing and interpreting complex data.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

***Nice to have**:

- Experience in Stakeholder Management and engaging with diverse User Groups
- Inclusive leadership style
- A high level of professional integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
- Continual learning and development mindset to stay updated in the rapidly changing field of banking regulations and risk management.

***What's in it for you**:

- **Work Life Balance**: f lexible working hours (no core time) & extensive hybrid working possibilities, 30 days / year remote work from any EU-country outside Austria
- **Meaningful Career Options**: to develop personally & professionally
- **Learning**: as part of our DNA & culture
- **Easy Moving**: work permit support
- **Easy Commuting**: free public transport pass
- **Canteen**: healthy, tasty, and heavily subsidized
- **Leisure time activities**: attractive sports and cultural offers (free museum tickets, reduced gym membership, etc.)
- **Saving**: with vouchers / discounts from our staffs' council (e.g. for supermarkets)
- **Free**: Salary account and credit card
- **Family Friendly**: family allowances, gender-neutral parental leave, bilingual company kindergarten, child care during holidays etc.
- **Salary**: starting at **EUR 50,000- gross p.a **. excluding overtime (market-compliant overpayment is provided dep. on experience / qualification)

**At Raiffeisen Bank International **, we are pleased to have more than 17 million customers in Austria and 12 other CEE countries - what got us here, are our _talented people _. From the moment you join RBI, you will notice our commitment to creating a working environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity and inclusion are essential components of our vision and mission and are reflected in our values: collaboration, proactivity, learning and responsibility. Our shared mission is to provide a superior customer experience by tackling new issues such as digitalization and changing needs.
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