Operational Risk Manager

Overview

• Support the global operational risk program, focusing on identifying and managing risk events and issues.
• Maintain and enhance the operational risk framework and governance processes across the organization.
• Collaborate globally with business, risk, support, and control teams to strengthen the control environment.
• Engage with fund boards, oversight committees, and senior management on operational risk matters.
• Respond to regulatory requests and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Provide holistic risk oversight across interconnected risk disciplines within the organization.
• Work in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote collaboration effectively.
• Contribute to the operational risk and resilience frameworks in alignment with global standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage and maintain the operational risk framework, ensuring its integration across all products and strategies.
• Investigate operational risk events, performing root cause analysis and control assessments.
• Conduct deep-dive reviews on significant events, providing recommendations to enhance controls.
• Track external loss events and analyze their applicability to the organization.
• Support risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs) across business units.
• Administer operational risk tools and support system changes implementation.
• Train employees on operational risk database usage and related processes.
• Prepare and present operational risk reports for committees and governance forums.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, addressing errors and breaches effectively.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree with a minimum of five years in operational risk management.
• Experience in asset management or banking industry preferred, with familiarity in global regulations.
• Proficiency in operational risk frameworks and applications like Wolters Kluwer/OneSumX.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly motivated self-starter with attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
• Team player with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Knowledge of risk appetite development and alignment with industry best practices.