Job Title:
Operational Risk Manager
Role Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Operational Risk Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing operational risk and compliance in a global financial institution.
* Represent the business on change projects to ensure risks are appropriately identified and addressed whilst ensuring business objectives are met
* Document and assess the design effectiveness of controls which capture any regulatory changes, and the impact of change is appropriately assessed within the risk & compliance appetite; ensure process documentation is sufficient to ensure seamless delivery into BAU
* Ensure appropriate monitoring controls and KRIs are implemented to provide ongoing oversight of operating effectiveness
* Provide input to issue prioritisation and remediation, undertaking incident management and risk reporting when required
* Establish a risk aware and safe escalation culture within Projects, collaborating across LoD and 2LoD to ensure all compliance obligations relevant to Financial Markets are incorporated into business unit compliance plans and supported by robust compliance processes
* Ensure Projects meet the minimum requirements for managing operational risk in Projects, including completion of the Risk Control Matrix
* Lead and supervise a small team of risk managers when required
Key Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
* a minimum of 5 years' experience of operational risk & controls in institutional banking / financial markets (including those gained overseas)
* the ability to assess operational risks, design / test adequate controls and assist with implementation as a LoD function
* demonstrated ability to provide advice / recommendation on the design effectiveness of controls
* outstanding ability to verbalise complex operational risk language to business leaders to make sure key messages are delivered and comprehended
* pragmatic and self-motivated Risk Leader who's willing to get their hands dirty
* knowledge / experience in global-scale regulatory reforms (ie. MiFID, Initial Margin CFTC, GDR) gained in Australia or overseas is highly desirable
For further information on this role or to apply, please send your up to date CV to the contact details provided.
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