Operational Risk Professional
Role Summary
We are working with a leading banking institution in Australia. This highly credible role has become available to provide SME risk advice to all business units across the Consumer / Retail Bank and the distribution network.
This role is responsible for performing risk analysis, strategic advisory and business partnering with the Heads/Seniors of Consumer Bank (Line 1). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of operational risk management principles and be able to apply them in a real-world setting.
The successful candidate will master risk profiles for the designated business units, assist with the development of risk strategies on both the Business and the Group levels, conduct deep dive and thematic reviews of issues, assess inherent & residual risks and their underlying impacts under the current regulatory landscape.
Key responsibilities include:
* Function as an instrumental Senior Manager in performing risk analysis, strategic advisory and business partnering with the Heads/Seniors of Consumer Bank (Line 1)
* Master risk profiles for the designated business units, assist with the development of risk strategies on both the Business and the Group levels
* Conduct deep dive and thematic reviews of issues, assess inherent & residual risks and their underlying impacts under the current regulatory landscape
* Contribute to 2nd Line Operational Risk in Projects initiatives, strategies and cost-effective embedding to BAU
* Be a trusted advisor to the business to strengthen risk culture, provide insights on key risks, controls, metrics and trends, be a forward thinker for continuous improvement and efficiency of risk management process
* Document findings for management and committee reporting, actively contribute in the risk forum and committee meetings
* Step up and act in the Executive Manager role in their absence and maintain a high performing 2nd Line Specialist team
Skill Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:
* 5+ years of Operational Risk and/or Compliance experience in Banking & Financial Services (Line1 or 2)
* Practical risk advisory and partnering experience with the business to continuously add value
* Outstanding ability to verbalise / articulate operational risk issues to influence senior stakeholders
* Basic knowledge of the prudential and regulatory environment where a Retail Bank is operating in (APRA, NCCP Responsible Lending, Privacy Act, AUSTRAC etc.)
* Ability to manage workload and drive the process especially in a matrix working / reporting environment
* Consumer banking product knowledge (Mortgages, Cards, Secured and Unsecured Lendings, Deposits etc.) is desirable but not essential
To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV or contact Eugena Gong for further information.