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ESG Risk, RPA and Strategic Risk Analyst – SCF HQ

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Santander

Jan 16

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Madrid
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AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor’s degree, excellent English (Spanish/French/German a plus), risk knowledge, teamwork skills, and proficiency in Office tools. Two years in risk is preferred.
  • You will support ESG Risk management, assess risk profiles, monitor ESG metrics, oversee Green Finance initiatives, and maintain strategic risk models across the SCF Group and its units.

Requirements

  • Minimum two years in risk-related areas is preferable but no a necessity. Other experiences will be considered.
  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, law or technical degrees.
  • Languages: excellent command of English to be able to nuance requests (necessary). Valuable: Spanish, French, German.
  • Knowledge of the risk management, financial and non-financial, in banking but experience from other industries is welcomed. Must have prior knowledge or an eagerness to learn about EGS Risks.
  • Soft skills: teamwork, communication, forward-looking mindset, comprehensive view, problem-solving, leadership.
  • Office tools (Excel, Power Point, etc.).
  • Travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • As an Analyst, you will be supporting the function’s ESG Risk management as a second line of defence and will collaborate with the other risk functions, first line functions and with Group areas. You will help in identifying the main risks the entity is or might be exposed to, assess the entity’s risk profile for the different risk types, individually and holistically, and support the Strategic risk function in reporting and challenge processes to financial planning and the budget. This includes performing these processes for the SCF Group and the Western Hub and coordinating these exercises for the local units and joint ventures within the entire SCF geography and occasionally the global Digital Consumer Bank.
  • We need someone like you to help us on three different fronts:
  • ESG Risks:
  • Support the ESG Risk Strategy and coordinate ESG Risk related initiatives across different risk factors withing the group and across the different business units, including framework enhancements.
  • Monitor and report on the evolution of ESG risks through KRIs and Risk Appetite metrics.
  • Periodically review the ESG Risks Materiality Assessment.
  • Perform a 2LoD oversight of all Green Finance initiatives.
  • Collaborate in regulatory disclosure requirements such as Pillar III ESG, Short Term Exercise, Net Zero Banking Alliance, etc., by challenging the assumptions and results.
  • Risk Identification and Assessment:
  • Top & Emerging Risks: a process for the early identification of potential threats to the profitability, solvency or strategic objectives of the entity. Heavily influenced by macroeconomic and geopolitical research team in the Group.
  • Risk Map: a process to evaluate the materiality of the different risk types for the entity considering potential for loss and its impact.
  • Risk Profile Assessment: a process to provide a holistic, systematic, objective and comparable representation at a given point-in-time of the entity’s risk profile, using a corporate methodology. This is performed for all 20-or-so within SCF.
  • Strategic Risk:
  • Maintain the strategic risk model and ensure its embedding in the Bank’s business units, monitor strategic risk in the developments in the Bank and its business units and conduct risk challenges to the financial plan and budget.
  • The candidate will be supporting the responsible Sr. Analyst for these processes both at SCF Group and Western Hub levels, as well as for the coordination, support and oversight to the local units and joint ventures within the SCF footprint.

FAQs

What is the primary location for this job position?

The primary location for this job position is Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain.

What are the key responsibilities of the ESG Risk, RPA and Strategic Risk Analyst?

The key responsibilities include supporting ESG Risk management, conducting risk identification and assessment processes, and maintaining the strategic risk model while monitoring its integration into the bank's business units.

Is prior experience in risk-related areas necessary for this position?

A minimum of two years in risk-related areas is preferred, but it is not a strict necessity, as other experiences will also be considered.

What educational background is required for this role?

A bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, law, or technical degrees is required.

What language skills are necessary for this position?

An excellent command of English is necessary, and knowledge of Spanish, French, or German is valuable.

Are there opportunities for career development within this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for career development as the role involves collaboration with various risk functions and areas within the company.

Will I be required to travel for this job?

Yes, occasional travel may be required for this position.

What soft skills are important for success in this role?

Important soft skills include teamwork, communication, a forward-looking mindset, a comprehensive view, problem-solving abilities, and leadership.

What tools or software should I be familiar with for this position?

Familiarity with office tools such as Excel and PowerPoint is essential for this role.

What aspects of ESG Risk will the Analyst need to focus on?

The Analyst will focus on supporting the ESG Risk Strategy, monitoring ESG risks through KRIs, reviewing ESG Risks Materiality Assessments, and overseeing Green Finance initiatives.

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Santander is a leading global bank, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Spain, and is one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalisation. It provides a wide range of financial products and services, including personal and corporate banking, wealth management, and insurance. With a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia, Santander's mission is to help people and businesses prosper by offering customer-centric solutions. Its purpose is to support growth and innovation while fostering responsible banking practices to benefit individuals, businesses, and communities.