AVP - Operational Risk (Global Markets)

A reputable and international bank is URGENTLY hiring an AVP - Operational Risk Global Markets in Singapore. Please note NO WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP is provided!

Main Responsibilities: -

• Make sure there is proper implementation and application of RISK Governance which to be inline with Group & APAC governance
• Support the 1st Line of Defense on the extension of the Operational Risk management (ORM) framework, and to ensure its compliance with guidelines, as well as its appropriate calibration to manage key risk areas
• Challenge and supervise the 1st Line of Defense (LoD1) on Operational Risk matters in liaison with relevant teams
• Confident in challenging the operational risk profile (actual, potential or emerging) and of the risk mitigation framework, which includes: Regular review such as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA),
• Conducts independent testing reviews (including specifically regulatory reporting reviews) to assess the risks and formulate actions plans to improve the control framework
• Participating to validation process (TAC/NAC), granting of exemptions or the definition of a remediation plan.
• Establish the generic 2nd level control plan for the responsible scope by following up of KRIs to take proper mitigation actions
• Proposing and coordinating thematic controls, local assessments and oversights.
• Ensuring effective implementation of risk mitigation strategies, framework , follow up action plan with LoD1 and independent challenge of controls

Main Responsibilities: -

• At least a University graduate with at least 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in risk management, control function. Preferably, with relevant experience in consulting or audit background is preferable.
• Prior experience in Front/Middle/Back Office, Operations or Functional role(s) will be good
• Strong knowledge of front to back of Global Market and Global Markets Operations activities. (preferred)
• Regulatory requirements knowledge advantageous.
• Strong understanding of operational risk concepts (RCSA, TAC/NAC and incident management)