Risk Control Specialist Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for risk and accounting technical expertise and leadership to drive results of Risk Control system projects involving various cross-functional groups impacting internal and external financial reporting.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understand the impact of errors, timely escalation, remediation and lessons learnt to facilitate reduction of operational losses or near misses
• Understand the fundamentals of the COO minimum standard control guidelines (STARC)
• Risk and Control and/or Audit experience preferred
• Demostrates competency in audit or controls
• Track the dependencies that exist outside of COO and build partnerships with these teams
• Effective leader and results-driven
• Fresh-thinking, innovative style
• Experienced in specific technical areas within financial services, IT Service Management, Project / Programme Management, IT Audit or Governance areas

In response to your job posting for risk control specialist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for assessments, appropriate recommendations, and implementation for constructing and improving the governance process in the bank’s accomplishment of the objective of communicating risk and control information to appropriate areas of the organization for OpRisk models and methodologies.

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:

• Strong Technical knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, NFPA, FMCR, ANSI, and ASTM standards
• Knowledge in social media services and strategies
• Experience in making presentations to small and large groups
• CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP preferred
• Direct Experience in control testing preferred
• Experience in system implementations preferred
• Experience in planning for and conducting threat scenario workshops
• Understanding of control and risk management concepts and knowledge of operational aspects of information risk

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the risk control specialist position.

Previously, I was responsible for governance, guidance and expertise to Functions Transformation Technology teams to ensure compliance with Barclays Group and local risk and control Technology policies, standards, frameworks and procedures across all Business Units.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors in Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred
• Lack of risk mind-set
• Understanding of the front-to-back control environment within ideally a finance function or a Compliance background
• Understanding of the practical application of control principles
• Proven management and relationship building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for all levels of the organisation
• Possesses a good knowledge of a significant segment of business partner business and/or industry standards, especially in the area of Technology Process, Risk and Controls
• Progress toward certifications such as Associate Safety Professional, Associate in Risk Management, Certified Playground Safety Inspector

I would like to submit my application for the risk control specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for strategic oversight and vision for a functional unit within Business Insurance Risk Control department, with an enterprise focus.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Ride in vehicles for extended periods when travelling for on-site visits
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA and other applicable standards
• Experience with Financial Services Sector is strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills strongly preferred
• Play a key role in the ongoing assessment and testing of internal controls related to BMO’s PRC framework and Application controls
• Guide the function on best practices relating to PRC framework
• Lead day to day processes of Business Unit Information Security Officer related incidents
• Role will report to local manager

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the risk control specialist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for independent oversight to the insurance risk processes including capabilities, risk identification, assessment, control activities and reporting.

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

• Significant experience designing, evaluating, and/or testing processes and controls
• Highly skilled at evaluating technology processes, highlighting risk and controls
• Support Risk Management activities and expanded second line of defense roles
• Works to develop risk expertise while working with the Business Continuity Management and Third Party Management programs and other risk domain partners (e.g., Compliance, Model)
• Participates in risk initiatives, business as usual activities, ad hoc requests, and identifies potential risk exposures
• An understanding of sanctions screening technology
• Strong team player, willing to put forward ideas in order to enact change or influence
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn about the regulatory landscape