Risk & Controls Manager Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the risk & controls manager position.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and training to ensure understanding of regulations by key internal customers related to the requirements, and AWS obligations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Work with control partners, overseeing preparation of control agenda
• Work with various Chase Wealth Management, Asset Management and Consumer Banking teams, operations, product, risk, supervision, business management, compliance and legal teams in defining, prioritizing and achieving strategic objectives and ensuring projects meet the approved business requirements
• Establish strong working relationships with project sponsors, business stakeholders, peers, subject matter experts in order to manage project requirements and tracking key deliverables
• Provide adequate management reporting on the overall health and status of the programs/initiatives and reporting on significant issues, risks
• Coordinate the development of appropriate metrics and reporting to ensure adequate visibility and transparency across the regional controls environment
• Create ad hoc reporting analysis in support of decision making
• Drive the creation and execution of an end-to-end control operating model to support business-aligned risk and controls
• Lead and manage key projects to continually improve the overall control and operating management if CWM

Please consider me for the risk & controls manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for deep dive customer and supplier analytics typically consisting of: multi-source financial ratings matrix, company background, financial statement analysis, global AR exposure, credit limit recommendation, SWOT analysis, industry performance and summary of key events;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Enables timely communication of all supplier-related issues to ensure all stakeholders (CoSA and Enterprise) are appropriately informed and involved
• Focal point for regulatory exams and internal audit initiatives associated with CoSA third parties
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), with Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred
• General understanding of accounting practices, U.S. GAAP, risk assessment principles, internal control concepts, control analysis and audit methodologies
• Experience with risk disciplines, processes, and controls
• Needs to be collaborative and able to build effective working relationships
• Excellent leadership abilities – with the capacity to lead and effectively delegate to a group with diverse skill sets on a variety of projects
• Skills to perform risk management to minimize project risks

I am excited to be applying for the position of risk & controls manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for industry analysis and updates that can be utilized by the credit function and other analysts within the credit department.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Develop and contribute concise communication materials across all functional areas for senior management – Wealth Management CEO updates/Quarterly Business Meeting presentations
• Solid knowledge of the Consumer Banking and Wealth Management’s business model, organization structure
• Understanding of the risk and control framework within the financial services industry, including strong knowledge of general compliance procedures and policies
• Works independently, possessing energy and confidence to complete projects with limited supervision
• Analytical and technical accounting skills, knowledge of US GAAP
• Proficient with MS Office, experience with risk management tools desirable
• Advanced English and German language skills and willingness to travel
• Experience of managing large, complex technology, internal audit or risk management programmes for global organisations

In response to your job posting for risk & controls manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for input to and work with Internal Audit Department leadership regarding the ongoing internal audit risk assessment and planning activities to target key risk areas and ensure the effective use of internal audit resources.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Extensive experience with export control regulations (including EU dual-use, EU country’s national military controls, sanctions, and WMD-related controls)
• Previous experience in a management role/related capacity
• Experience in managing teams (including global experience)
• Strong knowledge of trade automation and leading practices in compliance
• Demonstrated knowledge of auditing SAP automated business controls
• Demonstrated knowledge of using SAP GRC tools, such as SAP GRC, Approva, ERP Maestro or other SAP ERP controls monitoring tools to perform rule designs or assessments or audits
• Team member of at least one SAP implementation
• SAP risk, security & controls experience

I would like to submit my application for the risk & controls manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for financial support on the JV covering cost analysis, reporting and forecasting, working capital analysis, and internal audit.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience presenting final project results and observations
• IDEA or ACL
• Business/Finance Specialization - preferred
• Demonstrable experience in (financial) Audit or Controls (internal or external)
• Self starter, self motivated, able to work independently across a variety of contracts which are geographically spread
• Analytical, with a professional curiosity and a drive to get things right
• Works effectively with cross functional teams, including IT, project managers, multiple levels of management, business partners and vendors as necessary Leadership skills necessary to effectively manage assigned staff
• Experience facilitating, gathering and documenting business requirements Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively at all levels of the organization including bank staff, management and regulatory examiners Exceptional verbal and written communication skills