Operational Risk Management VP

We are working close with one of the leading financial institutions in Hong Kong who's keen to hire an operational risk professional to join their expanding business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain operational risk management policies and ensure all policies and practices are in compliance with regulatory requirements;

• Responsible for firm-wide operational risk control and management in the role of the 2nd line of defense (LoD);

• Provide guidance to the 1st LoD to develop/enhance key risk indicators (KRIs), consolidate the monthly figures and report the operational risk trends;

• Conduct operational risk event investigation, root cause analysis and validate the completion of remediation action;

• Lead and guide the 1st LoD in performing Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) annually and where necessary

• Lead to co-ordinate matters on business continuity plan and BCP drill test;

• Conduct operational risk-related thematic review and special projects where appropriate;

• Deliver risk management training to other departments regularly

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ operational risk experience gained in leading financial institutions;

• Familiar with SFC requirements and best market practices, prior exposure to investment banking / securities market or product will be an advantage;

• Ability to raise questions and challenge to the 1st line of defense on operational risk issue in a reasonable and effective manner;

• English and Chinese (Mandarin) is essential