Director (Risk and Controls)

Description

**Description and Responsibilities:** **Working Hours:** 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM **Level:** Managerial and Executive **Employment Regime:** Statutory Responsible for the executive management of projects, programs, and activities related to risk assessment, internal controls, auxiliary supervision, and associated processes; monitoring adherence to internal policies, regulatory standards, reporting criteria and procedures; controlling limits and mitigating risks; supporting internal audit; coordinating inspections conducted by the Central Bank at the cooperative; preventing and correcting potential deviations and frauds; protecting the assets of involved parties; and providing technical consultancy, among other functions—leading teams, processes, and resources to achieve goals and strategies ensuring operational compliance, system credibility, financial health maintenance, adherence to regulatory requirements and applicable legislation, in synergy with Sicoob system guidelines, the Board of Directors, and/or the Executive Board of the entity under their responsibility. The Risk Director at a credit cooperative plays a strategic and comprehensive role, focusing on developing the strategic plan for their area of responsibility in alignment with objectives set by the Board of Directors and Sicoob guidelines. They coordinate periodic executive meetings, represent the Executive Board before the Board of Directors, and promote achievement of objectives across all coordinations, management units, and superintendencies under their oversight. The Director’s primary focus is ensuring efficiency and continuity of critical area processes, considering regulatory, legal, and normative requirements issued by Sicoob. Additionally, they safeguard the institution’s reputation before public and governmental bodies, cooperative members, customers, employees, and partners, thereby strengthening the Sicoob system brand. The Director also plays a vital role in disseminating and implementing controls and risk management practices, contributing to the development of norms and systems, and staying current with changes. They ensure internal control provisions are accessible to all employees, respond to requests from senior management and boards, and represent the company before stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and institutions of interest. Furthermore, they promote transparency and compliance in Executive Board matters, participate in assemblies and meetings, and manage budgetary control oversight. Their commitment to governance, compliance, and market best practices underscores their importance to the cooperative’s success. **Requirements:** Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting Sciences, or related fields, as well as a mandatory postgraduate degree in risk management, finance, corporate governance, internal control, cooperativism, or related areas. A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in executive or leadership roles in risk management, internal controls, auditing, compliance, or financial management is required, preferably within financial institutions or similar organizations. Proof of academic qualifications and professional experience must be submitted together with the candidate’s updated resume; failure to do so will result in disqualification. Candidates are hereby informed that those selected by the Selection Committee will undergo an interview with the Board of Directors, which holds final authority in selecting the professional. Candidates must fully satisfy all established requirements, submit mandatory certificates, and formally declare that they are not disqualified from holding the position, per the Cooperative’s Bylaws (Annex I), the Sicoob JUS-MP Administrator Succession and Renewal Plan (Annex II), and the supplementary document (Annex III), available for consultation at the link **\[LINK REMOVED]**. Candidates must review all documents available at the link. Non-compliance with any of these requirements will result in immediate disqualification from the selection process. **Documents must be submitted strictly between 00:01 on May 20, 2026, and 23:59 (Brasília time) on June 9, 2026, via the email address: \[EMAIL REMOVED] .** **Benefits:** No benefits provided