Senior Operational Risk Control Manager

7 days ago

Hong Kong Island China Kane Poulter Talent Solutions Full time HK$1,200,000 - HK$2,400,000 per year
About the Role
 
Our client, a well-established banking institution in Hong Kong, is looking to strengthen their risk management function by appointing an experienced Senior Operational Risk Control Manager. 
 
This is a key hire that will contribute to enhancing the organization's operational risk capabilities and supporting their continued growth in Hong Kong's competitive banking sector.
 
Position Overview
 
As Senior Operational Risk Control Manager, you will be instrumental in advancing the bank's operational risk management practices. You will work across the organization to embed effective risk controls, drive compliance with regulatory standards, and foster a robust risk culture throughout the business.
 
Core Accountabilities
  • Framework Development & Implementation
  • Build and maintain a comprehensive operational risk management framework, focusing on practical solutions that integrate seamlessly with current resources
  • Create and roll out risk mitigation strategies to address operational challenges in the bank's day-to-day activities
  • Ensure alignment between risk management practices and the institution's operational risk policies and strategic objectives
  • Regulatory & Best Practice Guidance
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on regulatory obligations relating to operational risk, operational resilience, and business continuity management
  • Guide senior stakeholders on industry best practices and emerging regulatory developments
  • Lead capital assessment processes for operational risk in accordance with regulatory standards
  • Risk Event Management & Reporting
  • Partner with business divisions and operational teams to enhance control effectiveness and risk management practices
  • Examine operational risk incidents, maintaining comprehensive documentation including causation analysis, impact levels, accountability, and corrective measures
  • Track and communicate Key Risk Indicators pertaining to operational exposures
  • Perform systematic reviews of bank-wide operations to detect potential operational weaknesses
  • Lead Risk & Control Self Assessment exercises, ensuring thorough participation and validation of outcomes
  • Deliver educational sessions to build awareness and strengthen the internal control culture across the organization
  • Identify and recommend enhancements to incident management procedures

Candidate Profile
 
Professional Background
  • Degree qualified in a related field
  • 8+ years of operational risk management experience within the financial services sector
  • Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) certification would be viewed favourably
  • Core Competencies
  • Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing concurrent priorities and initiatives
  • Strong decision-making skills with the ability to operate autonomously in demanding environments
  • Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and systematic in approach
  • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities and intellectual curiosity
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office suite

Language Proficiency
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Cantonese
  • Putonghua proficiency would be advantageous

What they Offer
 
This position provides an opportunity to join a respected banking institution where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will directly impact the organisation's operational resilience and risk management maturity.

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