Director Operational Risk Management

The organisation

Are you a qualified and experienced Operational Risk Manager? Do you want to work for leading International Bank? Then keep reading.

The position

For a growing and leading International Bank I am searching for a Director Operational Risk.
ORM forms part of the Risk Management Division which is responsible for:

• Identification, assessment, monitoring and evaluation of all risks in the bank.
• Support and advice in design and deployment of the overall risk management framework, including risk culture, policies, appetite and limits.
• Challenge and escalation of risk and/or control issues to the Management Board.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Manage ORM team, communicate objectives and perform appraisals;
• Prepare annual ORM business plan and ensure that work meets bank's standards and is delivered timely;
• Provide mentoring/coaching to team members and support them in their professional development;
• Support Head of RMD in promoting risk culture in the bank;
• Provide expert advice and guidance to the 1st Line to ensure identification, assessment and consistent management of all operational & IT system risks,
• Monitor adherence to the banks' framework of rules and policies as well as local laws and regulations and ensure embedding of risk management principles and practices in the Bank's daily business operations.
• Escalation of (potential) risk events and regulatory breaches in accordance with the Bank's risk governance framework.
• Contribute to increased risk awareness in the organisation by providing appropriate training.
• Contribute to enhancement of risk management policy house, including drafting, reviewing and updating policies, guidances, procedures and work instructions;
• Lead or participate in required projects or initiatives in facilitating the identification and evaluation of risks and controls, providing expertise and recommending proportional cost effective and efficient solutions.
• Provide advice and guidance to team members including motivation, support and the sharing of best practice.
• Being critical and promote changes to systems, processes and working practices in order to achieve operational control.

Candidate profile

Skills and Experience

• Fluent language skills in English;
• At least 10 years of relevant managerial work experience in banking or advisory roles;
• Academic degree in Economics, IT, Operational Auditing or other relevant field of study;
• Experience in preparing presentations to senior management and regulators;
• Up to date understanding of relevant guidelines and regulation in EU;
• An up-to-date understanding, of the wider financial services industry, IT industry, regulatory changes and pertinent economic and political factors which may impact on the business
• Analytical Ability/Financial Acumen/Problem Solving

Personal Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to explain a complex topic in a structured and clear manner;
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to build relationships, and display organizational sensitivity;
• Takes initiative, works structurally and translates ideas into practical solutions;
• Think independently, critically and demonstrates ability to lead or collaborate in cross-divisional teams;
• Demonstrate good work ethic, high attention to detail and pragmatism;
• Ability to handle a significant and diverse workload;
• Sense of humor and ability to work in multicultural environment.

The offer

You will be offered a market salary with excellent secondary benefits. You have the chance to have significant impact in a leading international organisation and in an international scope.

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the form below.