Prestigious International Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit a Senior Risk Control Officer, to join their expanding Risk Department. To be considered for this position, candidates must speak Mandarin.
As a member of the Operational Risk Team, work with the other Senior Risk Control Officer and Department Head to:
* Co-ordinate with Senior Management (Executive Committee) to develop, implement and maintain a strategic plan to prevent or mitigate operational risk.
* Take the lead role in Head Office projects, initiatives and reporting, including but not limited to operational risk management reporting and projects, the 6-monthly Head Office ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) exercise and supporting the Head of Department and ERM Team Head in liaising with the Head Office Risk Department – ERM Division.
* Pro-actively challenge the first line, second line and other departments’ identification and management of operational risk.
* Assist departments to identify and manage operational risk in their respective activities, escalating to Senior Management for risk-acceptance when required.
* Develop and maintain effective operational risk management policies and standards.
* Maintain the operational risk incident management and reporting framework, including operational risk root cause investigation, identification, assessment and countermeasures, and promotion of the risk-acceptance process.
* Lead and co-ordinate the Bank-wide Operational Risk Control Self-Assessment, and maintain the Risk Register.
* Lead and co-ordinate the Head Office Operational Risk Control Self-Assessment, and maintain the Risk Register.
* Maintain and archive operational risk management documentation, including policies, procedures, action trackers, risk registers, KRIs, etc.
* Promote and build a culture of operational risk awareness by providing regular training, developing strong, open and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, and by keeping up-to-date with current operational risk management theory and industry best practice.
To be considered for this position, ideal candidates must have the following experience and skills;
* Good knowledge of and working experience in operational risk management and ERM (at least 5 years in operational risk, preferably with a reputable financial institution), including the ability to demonstrate and articulate risk skills and methodologies.
* Awareness of industry trends and best practices in risk management (particularly operational risk management but with a broad understanding of other ERM categories).
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
* Tact, discretion, good judgement and common sense in dealing with sensitive and/or confidential situations.
* Sound understanding of the relevant regulatory regimes and requirements governing the control and management of ERM, particularly operational risk management.
* Ability to deliver accurate and comprehensive risk reports, and to propose constructive, forward-looking and proportionate solutions and suggestions.
* Good team working skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the Bank as well as externally.
* Be capable of managing risk management projects.
* Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Due to the high volume of CVs that we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your time and patience.
Candidates without the required language skills or right to the UK will not be considered for this position.