Vice President, Operational Risk

The successful candidate will assist Head of Operational Risk to manage the Bank’s operational risk as well as other risk matters such as strategic risk and reputation risk.

Job Duties:

• Advise management and internal stakeholders on the methodology and/or mechanism adopted to identify, measure, mitigate, monitor and report on the Bank’s operational risk as well as other risk matters such as strategic risk and reputation risk
• Formulate and regularly review and update the Bank’s policy framework as well as related policies, guidelines and procedures for the management of operational risk, strategic risk and reputation risk
• Advise on and challenge the design and effectiveness of controls established by the first-line-of deference for the management of operational risk, strategic risk and reputation risk
• Perform reviews on operational risk, strategic risk and reputation risk to ensure that the controls established in place for management of the aforesaid risks are effectively implemented in daily operation
• Review operational risk events, identify root cause of the incident, highlight areas for improvement and recommend remedial actions to the risk owner
• Prepare the operational risk event report for submission to the HKMA and senior management for review 
• Compile the operational risk-related management reports for submission to the respective Management Committees and Board-delegated Committees for review 
• Oversee and drive various projects under the responsibility of the Operational Risk Management Department (the “Department”)
• Handle other risk-related matters such as the Bank’s Risk Appetite Statement, Recovery Plan, ICAAP and BCP 
• Prepare meeting minutes for the relevant Management Committees of which the Department serves as Secretary
• Prepare training materials for the conduct of staff training
• Take up ad hoc tasks assigned by management from time to time
• Lead a team to execute the above-named duties
• Deputize for Head of Operational Risk during his/her absence

Requirements:

• Degree holder or above in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, or other related disciplines
• Holder of ECF on Operational Risk Management certification is preferred 
• Minimum 15 years of experience in operational risk management or internal control of bank acquired from sizable banks, Big 4 consulting firms or regulators of which at least 8 years was at managerial level
• Experience in bank compliance/operational risk audit and knowledge of technology risk management will be an advantage 
• Sound knowledge of banking operations and well-versed in the local regulatory requirements applicable to operational risk management including HKMA SPM OR-1 and OR-2
• Effective communication and business writing skills with proficiency in English and Chinese
• Good team player with strong leadership and analytical skills 
• Good time management and able to work independently and under pressure

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with candidate’s background.  If you look for a friendly and harmonious working environment with steady career progression, here is the right opportunity for you.  Please submit your full resume with current and expected salary to the Human Resources Division by clicking “立即申請” or visiting https://www.shacombank.com.hk/eng/about/career/Career.jsp.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants who are not contacted within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. Applications may be retained for 24 months for consideration of other suitable openings.

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