Operational Risk Management Specialist

About the Company

A well-established global financial services organization.

About the Job

• Guarantee local operations strictly adhere to overarching corporate risk and compliance structures.

• Provide strategic guidance to business divisions regarding regulatory obligations and risk reduction tactics.

• Manage and carry out the yearly compliance agenda to ensure all milestones are met on schedule.

• Supervise vendor and external sourcing risks, verifying conformity with internal protocols and guidelines.

• Facilitate and align independent evaluations of outsourced functions handled by internal group affiliates to meet regulatory baselines.

• Evaluate and update the parameters of outsourcing contracts while tracking Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to flag and escalate potential issues early.

• Deliver independent evaluation and constructive challenge regarding data, technology, and cybersecurity threats from a second-line defense viewpoint.

• Offer counsel on maintaining alignment with regulatory benchmarks for IT risk management and digital security.

• Track and present updates on IT and data vulnerability trends, breaches, and corrective actions to governing committees.

• Execute targeted, risk-focused assessments and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) to confirm the efficiency of internal safeguards.

• Assist with specialized assignments and strategic programs under the guidance of the Risk and Compliance leadership team.

Skills and Requirements

• Professional Background: 5 to 8 years of dedicated experience in risk management or compliance departments

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of risk frameworks and local compliance mandates, specifically regarding technology risk management and outsourcing guidelines.

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