Head of Operational Risk (Bank)

Our Client is a leading commercial bank in Hong Kong, and known for its innovation and stability. They are seeking for a leader to fortify the bank's resilience and spearhead the evolution of its Operational and Climate Risk frameworks in response to an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Your Responsibilities

• Framework Governance & Strategy: Architect and maintain a robust Operational and Climate Risk framework. Lead a high-performing team to implement rigorous processes for risk identification, measurement, assessment, and control across all business lines.
• Resilience & Crisis Management: Serve as the primary architect for the bank's operational resilience. Oversee the end-to-end implementation of BCP and HKMA OR-2 standards, including large-scale testing, drills, and incident management protocols.
• Climate Risk Integration: Pioneer the bank's climate risk strategy, integrating environmental factors into periodic stress testing and the broader risk appetite statement to meet emerging regulatory expectations.
• Executive Advisory & Reporting: Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Senior Management. Deliver high-impact, actionable reporting that translates complex risk data into strategic business insights.
• Operational Oversight: Provide expert guidance to business units on risk-related matters, ensuring a proactive risk culture while monitoring incident management and remediation effectiveness.

Key Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Risk Management within the banking sector, including at least few years managerial capacity.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of banking operations and a sophisticated understanding of global market standards for risk control and non-financial risk management.
• Regulatory Acumen: Proven track record of interacting with regulators (e.g., HKMA) and a strong ability to interpret and implement regulatory requirements into tangible bank policies.
• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional investigative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex operational incidents under pressure.
• Credentials: A Bachelor's degree is required. Professional designations such as FRM, CFA, or ECF (ORM/CRM/GSF/Compliance) are highly preferred and considered a distinct advantage.
• Communication: Mastery of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) is essential for effective stakeholder engagement.

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