Your new company A well-established bank with over a century of history and a strong footprint across Greater China, Southeast Asia, the UK, and the US. The institution is known for its commitment to prudent risk management and innovation in financial services.
Your new role You will lead the operational risk function, overseeing risk governance, control assessments, and incident management across business units. This role involves strategic oversight, regulatory engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen the bank's operational resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the operational risk management framework, policies, and procedures.
- Lead Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), Key Risk Indicators (KRI) monitoring, and incident reporting.
- Provide oversight and challenge to business units on risk identification and mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with internal audit, compliance, and business continuity teams to ensure integrated risk management.
- Prepare risk reports and updates for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Support regulatory reviews and ensure alignment with HKMA and global standards.
What you'll need to succeed - Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, or related discipline; professional qualifications (e.g., CPA, FRM) are a plus.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in operational risk within banking or financial services.
- Strong knowledge of HKMA guidelines and international risk frameworks (e.g., Basel, COSO).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- 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, or share your profile to rowina.lo@hays.com.hk
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