Finance Risk & Control Analyst

ABOUT US We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. Finance Risk & Control Analyst (Level 40 – Kuala Lumpur) Are you interested in helping Finance operate in a well-controlled, compliant, and efficient environment? Join a global organization where you will contribute to strengthening Finance governance, support risk and control activities, assist with access governance for critical Finance systems, and help ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. This role offers excellent exposure to Finance operations, SAP governance, internal controls, audit activities, and enterprise-wide risk management in a highly international environment. Your Journey with Us As a Finance Risk & Control Analyst based in Kuala Lumpur, you will help strengthen the Finance control environment by supporting risk and control activities, managing access governance processes, and coordinating policy-related activities across the Finance Division. You will gain broad exposure to Finance Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) activities across multiple Finance processes and systems. This role provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, IT, and the SAP GRC Centre of Excellence while developing expertise in internal controls, access governance, policy management, and process improvement. As a Finance Control & Risk Analyst, you will: Support Risk and Control Management across Finance Perform control testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of key Finance controls; Support risk and control assessments by identifying risks, documenting controls, and evaluating control effectiveness with the finance teams; Maintain and update risk and control documentation; Monitor remediation actions and support the resolution of identified control gaps; Contribute to the continuous improvement of Finance control processes and governance practices including automation opportunities. Manage Access Governance for Finance Systems Manage and review user access to SAP (ERP system) and other Finance applications, ensuring access rights are appropriate and properly approved; Perform segregation of duties (SoD) and access risk reviews, ensuring identified issues are remediated or adequately mitigated; Validate that user roles and access rights are aligned with business responsibilities and Finance processes; Coordinate periodic user access reviews (monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews); Maintain documentation and evidence supporting access governance activities; Act as the key liaison between Finance teams and the SAP/GRC Centre of Excellence to support effective access governance and continuous improvement. Coordinate Finance Policies Act as the primary point of contact between Finance and the Policy Oversight team; Monitor compliance with policy governance requirements and ensure timely completion of related deliverables; Support Finance in the understanding, implementation, and use of the Policy Oversight framework and associated tool (Service Now). Support Governance, Audit, and Compliance Activities Support audit reviews and investigations related to system access, user provisioning, and access control compliance; Assist with ad hoc risk, control, compliance, and governance-related activities; What We Are Looking For While there is always room to learn and grow, we expect the following qualifications and experience: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, risk management, or a related field; Minimum 3 years of experience in internal controls, audit, risk management, compliance, or a related Finance function; Good understanding of internal control frameworks, Finance processes, risk and control concepts such as Three Lines Defence Model, or similar governance frameworks; Experience performing control testing, risk assessments, and documenting controls; Familiarity with SAP, SAP GRC, or user access management processes is a strong asset; Strong problem solving, analytical skills and critical thinking abilities; Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment; Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong team-oriented mindset. Ability to challenge processes constructively and identify opportunities for improvement; Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; Proactive, organized, and solution-oriented mindset; Interest in process improvement, automation, and digital tools (e.g., Copilot). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, data analytics tools, or reporting tools is a plus; Our Story SWIFT is a global, member-owned cooperative that provides secure financial messaging and connectivity services to more than 11,000 financial institutions and corporations across over 200 countries and territories. At SWIFT, you will find meaningful challenges, opportunities for professional growth, and the flexibility to build your career in an international and collaborative environment. What we offer We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.