Key Responsibilities :
- Risk Identification & Assessment :
- Collaborate with business process owners to identify operational risks throughout business processes and systems.
- Facilitate and support BUs in performing Process Self Risk Assessments (PRSAs) and other risk assessments.
- Assist in the ongoing review and updating of PRSA criteria to align with evolving regulatory requirements and internal standards.
- Control Monitoring & Testing :
- Conduct independent control monitoring and testing, supplementing the testing efforts by BU process owners.
- Proactively identify high-risk areas that require intervention and focus, utilizing automated alerts and conducting vertical process testing.
- Risk Reporting & Insights :
- Compile thematic risk reports to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends, root causes, and mitigation strategies.
- Review risk dashboards and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to ensure effective ongoing monitoring of risks.
- Cross-BU Process & Control Mapping :
- Review and categorize controls, mapping them to associated risks and business processes across different BUs.
- Advise BUs on the identification of risks, product changes, and control improvements, particularly in the context of New Product Governance (NPG).
- Collaboration & Communication :
- Support the sharing of insights, better practices, and lessons learned across the enterprise to improve risk management effectiveness.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, business units, and external stakeholders to ensure effective risk management and compliance.
- Continuous Improvement :
- Support efforts to enhance risk assessment methodologies and improve the overall risk management framework.
- Provide guidance on the identification of areas of risk for intervention and ensure consistent quality assurance practices.
Required Qualifications :
Experience :3+ years of experience in operational risk management, ideally within Risk or Internal Audit functions.Strong understanding of the operational risk management lifecycle, including risk identification, control testing, and reporting.Skills & Expertise :Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.Proficient in analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, evaluate risk scenarios, and drive actionable insights.Knowledge & Governance :Experience in process governance and a solid understanding of processes aligned with regulatory frameworks and internal operational standards.Experience working with risk frameworks, regulatory requirements, and operational risk management practices.Preferred Qualifications :
Educational Background :Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications in Risk Management (e.g., ORMCM) are advantageous.Experience in Specific Areas :Experience in providing identification and assessment of operational risks across business processes and systems.Experience facilitating and enhancing risk assessments and associated methodologies.Experience in independent control monitoring and recommending improvements.Experience in thematic risk reporting, including analyzing risk trends, levels, and root causes.Industry Experience :Experience in the financial services industry is highly preferred.Knowledge of sales conduct testing will be considered a plus.Skills Required
Project Managment, Analytical Skill, Risk Management