Junior Risk and Compliance Specialist

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Risk and Compliance Specialist to join Nexia SAB&T. The ideal candidate will experience supporting risk, compliance, and internal control activities, with exposure to either the public or private sector. This role provides support in ensuring clients meet regulatory and compliance requirements while contributing to the firm's broader risk management processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Law, Accounting, Internal Audit, or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in a risk, compliance, or internal audit environment (experience in an audit/professional services firm advantageous).
• Basic understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.

• Exposure to internal audit methodologies is beneficial.
• Good analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines with guidance from senior staff.

Preferred Certifications (Advantageous, Not Required)

• Certified Compliance Professional (CCP)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Assist in identifying and assessing operational, financial, and regulatory risks.
• Support the development and implementation of risk mitigation controls.
• Conduct routine risk reviews and prepare supporting documentation.
• Assist with reviewing and updating compliance policies and procedures.
• Perform compliance checks and assist in preparing audit and compliance reports.
• Support internal audit activities under supervision of senior team members.
• Help evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Assist with developing and delivering basic risk and compliance training.
• Promote awareness of compliance standards and ethical behaviour within the firm.
• Compile and maintain risk and compliance records and reports.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work in a structured manner
• Familiarity with risk assessment or compliance tools
• Good report-writing and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Professional integrity and sound judgmentProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)