Risk and Control Assurance Administrator

Business Division: Retirement Solutions

Business Function / Department: Risk and Control

Job Title: Risk and Control Assurance Administrator

Reporting to (Job Title): Head of Compliance and Technical Support

Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries.  

EQ India began its operations in 2014 as a Global India Captive Centre for Equiniti, a leading fintech company specialising in shareholder management. Within a decade, EQ India strengthened its operations and transformed from being a capability centre to a Global Competency Centre, to support EQ's growth story worldwide.

Capitalising on India’s strong reputation as a global talent hub for IT / ITES, EQ India has structured the organisation to be a part of this growth story. Today, EQ India has evolved as an indispensable part of EQ Group providing critical fintech services to the US and UK.

EQ’s vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Role Summary

The Risk and Control Assurance Administrator is responsible for assessing and ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls within EQRS ensuring they are compliant with regulatory requirements, and the overall security of the company’s operations. The administrator will work closely with various departments to identify potential risks, recommend improvements, and ensure that control processes are robust and effective.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and processes within the organisation.
Identify and analyse potential risks to the business, including financial, operational, and compliance risks.
Prepare detailed reports on the status of internal controls, including recommendations for improvement.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of enhancements to control processes to mitigate risks.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of control processes, assessments, and compliance activities.
Collaborate with various departments to ensure integrated and effective risk management and control strategies.
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Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, skills and behaviours:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and organisational skills.
Efficiency in managing priorities and adapting quickly to change.
Experience with implementation of corrective action programs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit management software.
Knowledge of industry regulations and standards (GDPR).    
Experience in a specific industry (e.g., financial services, healthcare).