Operational Risk Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain operational risk management policies and ensure all policies and practices are in compliance with regulatory requirements;

• Responsible for firm-wide operational risk control and management in the role of the 2nd line of defence (LoD);

• Provide guidance to the 1st LoD to develop/enhance key risk indicators (KRIs), consolidate the monthly figures and report the operational risk trends;

• Conduct operational risk event investigation, root cause analysis and validate the completion of remediation action;

• Lead and guide the 1st LoD in performing Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) annually and where necessary

• Lead to co-ordinate matters on business continuity plan and BCP drill test;

• Conduct operational risk-related thematic review and special projects where appropriate;

• Deliver risk management training to other departments regularly

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ operational risk experience gained in leading financial institutions;

• Familiar with HKMA & SFC requirements and best market practices, prior exposure to investment banking / securities market or product will be an advantage;

• Ability to raise questions and challenge to the 1st line of defence on operational risk issue in a reasonable and effective manner;