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Tonik

Operational Risk Lead

5-7 Years
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Job Description

What You'll Own:

  • Reports to Chief Risk Officer
  • Lead the Operational Risk Management (ORM) Frameworkensure our methodology, tools, and thresholds stay fit for growth, innovation, and regulatory alignment
  • Build and empower your teamlead a group of risk officers or associates, providing the training, direction, and support they need to perform at their best
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business unitsconsult on risk identification, mitigation strategies, and implementation of new processes
  • Deploy and maintain risk monitoring tools; lead incident reviews and guide teams through root cause analysis and resolution planning
  • Collaborate closely with Audit, Compliance, and Legal to maintain transparency, accountability, and timely closure of audit findings
  • Champion Business Continuity Planning (BCP)ensure all business units are prepared and response-ready for disruption scenarios
  • Own the Outsourcing Risk Management frameworklead onboarding assessments and ongoing third-party risk reviews
  • Embed a risk-aware culture by conducting training, walkthroughs, and awareness sessions across teams
  • Support Risk Committee secretariat functions and cross-functional risk initiatives
  • Deliver reporting and support for KPI monitoring and executive reviews
  • Execute ad hoc tasks assigned by the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) with professionalism and urgency

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
  • Minimum of 57 years of experience in operational risk within banking, fintech, or consumer finance (at least 34 years in a lead role)
  • In-depth knowledge of risk regulations and governance frameworks applicable to the financial services industry
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skillsable to distill complex risk scenarios for leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical mindset and a proactive approach to issue resolution and policy development
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Self-driven and organizedcomfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-change environment
  • Prior experience in fintech or startup ecosystems is a strong advantage

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