Key responsibilities:
- Own and maintain the Operational Risk management governance framework
- Ensure monitoring and controlling of Operational Risk management governance implementation across the group.
- Proactively identify and seize opportunities to improve Operational Risk management governance across the bank.
- Coordinate development and maintenance of the bank's Operational Risk metrics
- Provide expert opinion related to Operational Risk and its management
- Oversee the execution of Operational Risk scenario analysis activities
- Support the development of Operational Risk stress testing models
- Lead interactions from the Operational Risk Department with relevant internal and external stakeholders on the framework, ESG and non-financial risk quantification-related topics
- Guide, support and train Operational Risk framework employees and oversee their activities to guarantee that timeliness, integrity, quality of deliveries and communication is maintained
- Prepare for and participate in discussions with regulatory authorities
- Collaborate as a member of the bank's Operational Risk Leadership Team
Required experience and professional competencies:
- Higher education in a related field (e.g., business, finance, legal, risk management)
- A thorough understanding of the banking industry and risk management, including the development and implementation of risk governance frameworks
- Fluent English is required in spoken and written communication
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including knowledge in quantitative modelling and measurement
- Extensive experience in project management, including large, diverse and decentralized project teams within financial services
- Effective verbal and written communication with stakeholders, including senior management, employees and board members. It should include the ability to convey information clearly and concisely
- Ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities, as well as to motivate and inspire team members
- Ability to analyse complex data and information to identify trends and patterns that could indicate potential operational risks
- Capability to identify and analyse problems and implement solutions to mitigate them
- Strong understanding of the banking industry and the specific operational risks that may be present. It requires a readiness for ongoing learning and professional development
