Manager/ AVP/ VP – Risk and Control Management (Operations Management)

RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Operational Process Risk Management Framework 

• Develop/maintain an operational process risk management prototype in the department to monitor all key risk areas along the operational process from pre-transaction status to transaction processing stage and pro-transaction monitoring phases.
• Promote risk-based management culture and provide training to staff, share good practices and perform case study to improve staff risk awareness mindset.

2. Risk Assessments and Measurements

• Identify and assess different risk factors in the operational processes, including but not limited to operational risk, AML and general compliance risk, fraud risk, business continuity risk and reputational risk. Define the principles, control measures, and inspection models for different risk factors and areas.

3. Process re-engineering with risk management concept embedded

• Identify process loopholes and suggest improvement plan to allow sufficient management oversight towards all critical operations. Design and develop risk control nodes embedded into operational process with the consideration of operational sustainability and resilience to ensure the bank always comply with rules and regulations. 
• Design and deploy solutions with Fintech/Regtech tools, which can effectively manage risk factors in various operational process, continuously improve the intelligence level of operational process risk management

4. Continuous Risk Monitoring

• Formulate and continuously improve the inspection guidelines of operational processes and the monitoring standards of operation quality. Build post-supervision inspection models and optimizing inspection methods.
• Develop/maintain a continuous risk monitoring model (such as set of indicators) facilitating management to oversight risk factors and provide insight for improvements.
• Establish a closed-loop risk management mechanism from operational problem identification to rectification

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Fintech, Financial Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years in banking especially in the field related to operations, project management, risk management and control functions. For less experienced candidate, he or she will be considered as Manager.
• In-depth knowledge of Financial Markets product including Payments, Settlements, Account Opening, KYC/CDD, Trade Finance, Financial Markets, and Wealth Management Products would be preferred.
• Experience in using FinTech/Regtech would be preferred including the use of OCR/RPA/AI/Machine Learning, etc.
• Strong analytical and change mindset, and proficient in data analysis.
• Good presentation and communication skills is preferred.
• Able to work independently and proactively.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Mandarin.