Outsourcing & Controls Management Officer

Clearstream Fund Centre S.A., Cork Branch • Cork

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Who we are

Deutsche Börse Group is one of the world’s leading exchange organisations and an innovative market infrastructure provider. With our products and services, we ensure that capital markets are fair, transparent, reliable, and stable. Together, we develop state-of-the-art IT solutions and offer our IT systems all over the world.

Within the Deutsche Börse Group, Clearstream is an international central securities depository (ICSD). It provides post-trade infrastructure and securities services for the international market and 59 domestic markets worldwide, with customers in 110 countries.

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Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work

As a member of the Outsourcing & Controls team, you will play a key role in supporting the Clearstream Fund Services entities and business units in meeting their regulatory and internal obligations related to Outsourcing & Controls activities. Your main responsibilities will include:

Ensuring operational compliance with strategic and regulatory requirements, including maintaining robust and audit-proof documentation
Implementing and continuously improving Outsourcing & Controls related frameworks including oversight, monitoring and control processes
Providing timely updates to management and Executive Boards on Outsourcing & Controls related matters

Your Responsibilities

You will act as a key contributor within the 1st Line of Defense supporting various stakeholders. Your responsibilities include amongst others:

Assist with setting up service review criteria for outsourced services (e.g. Key Performance Indicators) and the related reporting
Strengthening the Internal Control System following the methodology and strategy set by Group Risk Management
Facilitating Risk and Control Self-Assessments to identify key risks, (non)financial impacts and relevant controls
Challenging process, risk and control owners and operators on risk assessments, control design and operating effectiveness
Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of key reports and assessments for the 1st line of defense, executive managers and/or regulators or clients, including for example: the ISAE 3402 report, Management Report on Internal Controls or assurance heatmap.
Supporting and collaborating in the execution of the Assurance Heatmap, Individual Data Processing, Management of External Findings and Patent policy related activities
Collaborate with various stakeholders across Clearstream Fund Services to ensure a consistent application of Outsourcing & Controls requirements
Provide guidance and training to 1st Line of Defense functions with regards to the application of requirements for Outsourcing & Controls
Analyze and assess regulatory changes in relation to Outsourcing & Controls activities
Maintain and update the Outsourcing & Controls related Policies and procedures
Dedicated contact person for 1st Line of Defense functions, control functions as well as internal and external auditors on Outsourcing & Controls related matters

Your Profile

A university degree in economics, finance or business administration related field
1-3 years of relevant work experience
Financial Services background and experience with internal control system related activities preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a critical and risk-oriented mindset
Ability to challenge constructively and engage with senior stakeholders
Team player with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is expected (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Exposure to or interest in process mining, data analytics and automation tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI is considered a strong asset.
Knowledge of Deutsche Boerse business processes is a plus but not mandatory
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Knowledge of an additional language (e.g. German/ French) is an advantage

Duration: full-time contract

Location: Cork, Ireland

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.