Operations Risk Management Head

We are looking for an Operations Risk Management Head for our client in Makati.

Role: Operations Risk Management Head
Job Rank: AVP
Industry: Banking
Location: Makati
Set up: Onsite
Schedule: Mon-Fri, dayshift
Salary: 100k-200k

Primary Job Scope:

The Operations Risk Management Head will be responsible to lead in the design, and implementation of the operational risk management framework of the Bank, which includes risk identification, assessment, management, control, and reporting of operational risks, with a particular focus on scenario analysis,
capital assessment, risk analytics and insight, risk appetite, and MI Reporting

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the Operational Risk team as a second line of defense in the day-to-day execution and management of the operational risk framework to include key risk management activities such as Operational Risk Event reporting and error resolution, Risk & Control Self-Assessment, New product risk assessment, setting of Key Risk Indicators and training to the risk owners to promote awareness of operational risk.
• Support the Chief Risk Officer to roll out the operational risk framework and strategy for the Bank within an agreed timeframe with particular emphasis on the risk and control self-assessments. This includes defining the Operational Risk governance, top risks reporting, risk appetite & tolerance metrics, strong control inventory framework, capital assessment using the standardized method, scenario analysis, and MI reporting.
• Support the Chief Risk Officer to manage and constantly enhance the Risk Management Committee reports ensuring the dashboard on risk performance is well-developed and appropriate.
  Own and drive the process of embedding the operational risk framework throughout the business areas and contribute to the risk and control culture of the organization through knowledge sharing and awareness of the importance of risk management.
• Organize and facilitate workshops for process mapping of key business processes, and the identification and assessment of inherent business risks and controls.
• Influence and monitor the progress of action plans to improve the risk and control environment arising from risk assessments, risk monitoring, internal and external audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Engage with stakeholders at Senior Management levels and Risk & Compliance functions providing support for risk-based decision-making and assurance that controls are functioning well within the first line of defense.
• Act as the second line of defense to ensure the business continuity plan remains fit for purpose and participate in the tests to ensure the control environment is appropriate. 
• Build and maintain credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders including external and internal audit.
• Promote an appropriate culture of awareness and attention to OR throughout the bank in line with evolving regulatory requirements by embedding the three lines of defense and enhancing the OR reporting and governance.
• Give quality advice, guidance, and training to the business lines so that the business owners can manage their risks and meet their regulatory obligations.
• Maintain knowledge and adhere to the relevant regulatory and legal obligations of the function managed, including local and wider group policies.
  
  

Competence Requirements:

Professional/Academic Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should be at least a College graduate with Operational Risk Management experience within the financial services industry; however strong candidates with transferable operation risk experience not gained within financial services will also be considered

Experience/Knowledge:

• Candidates will have a strong advantage if: - They have experience in change leadership or transformation within the operational risk environment and/or have been involved with regulators in remediating crystallized incidents and/or- Have developed a strong operational risk network and knowledge of industry developments and/or - Have operational risk related qualifications
• Minimum 7 years of Operational Risk Management experience of which a minimum of 3 years has been spent in managerial roles
  Solid quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong Excel skills
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral);
• Strong desire to build a career in operational risk management and the entire risk management spectrum
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a fair degree of autonomy and demonstrate initiative and a sense of personal accountability, but remain a team player and enjoy contributing in a cooperative environment;
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team.
• Must be willing to work on-site.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with using standard statistical and data visualization packages is a plus.