Your new company A reputable regional bank is seeking an experienced AVP to join its Risk Management team in Hong Kong, focusing on Operational Risk and Technology Risk. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining risk frameworks, supporting risk assessments, and managing service requests related to technology risk. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of risk governance and control processes within a banking environment.
Your new role Operational Risk:
- Support the implementation and enhancement of the bank's operational risk management framework.
- Conduct risk and control self-assessments (RCSA), incident reviews, and root cause analyses.
- Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and operational loss events, and prepare regular risk reports for senior management.
- Collaborate with business units to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
- Assist in regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
Technology Risk
- Maintain and update the technology risk management framework in alignment with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
- Coordinate and manage service requests related to technology risk, including risk assessments for new systems, applications, and infrastructure changes.
- Liaise with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure risk controls are properly documented and implemented.
- Support internal and external audits related to technology risk
What you'll need to succeed - Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in operational risk or technology risk within the banking or financial services sector.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and risk management standards (e.g., HKMA, MAS, Basel, COBIT, ISO 27001).
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in risk reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications.
- Fluent in English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an advantage.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to rowina.lo@hays.com.hk
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