Risk Management Officer (Operational Risk)

What youll do:

As a Risk Management Officer (Operational Risk), you will play an integral role in supporting the Chief Risk Officer by overseeing the identification, measurement, and management of operational risks across the organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve developing comprehensive frameworks that underpin sound risk management practices while fostering a culture of awareness and accountability. You will be responsible for analysing emerging risks, monitoring exposures against set tolerances, and ensuring compliance with internal policies as well as external regulations. By facilitating regular training sessions for staff members, you will contribute significantly to building organisational capability in risk management. Additionally, your expertise will be instrumental in engaging with senior leadership through insightful presentations that shape strategic direction. Success in this position requires not only technical proficiency but also excellent interpersonal skills to promote collaboration across teams. Your efforts will directly support the maintenance of high service standards and contribute to recognition initiatives that celebrate outstanding performance.

• Assist the Chief Risk Officer in identifying, measuring, and managing the organisations risks within established appetite and policy frameworks, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain an effective Risk Management Framework encompassing policies, procedures, and monitoring systems that support robust risk oversight across all business units.
• Promote a strong risk-aware culture throughout the organisation by enhancing awareness, accountability, and best practices at every level.
• Identify and analyse key risks as well as their underlying drivers across various operations, ensuring comprehensive coverage of potential exposures.
• Continuously monitor risk exposures against established tolerances, preparing detailed reports for committees and relevant stakeholders to inform decision-making.
• Evaluate and update the Risk Management Framework regularly to ensure ongoing effectiveness and alignment with evolving organisational needs and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate training sessions and development initiatives for staff members to build organisational capability in risk management practices.
• Engage with executive stakeholders through board-level presentations and strategic discussions to communicate risk insights and recommendations effectively.
• Support the implementation of recognition programmes that reinforce high service standards and enhance customer experience through operational excellence.

What you bring:

To excel as a Risk Management Officer (Operational Risk), you will bring proven experience from within the banking sectorideally having worked extensively on operational risk matters or held roles involving enterprise-wide oversight. Your academic background equips you with critical thinking skills necessary for navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Beyond technical expertise, your interpersonal strengths enable you to connect meaningfully with colleagues at all levelsfrom facilitating group training sessions that nurture talent development through mentoring initiatives to engaging confidently with senior executives during strategic discussions. Your analytical approach ensures thorough identification of emerging risks while your communication style makes it easy for others to understand intricate concepts. A genuine commitment to collaboration underpins everything you you thrive when working together towards common goals while remaining sensitive to individual perspectives. Adaptability is another hallmark of your professional profileyou are always ready to refine processes or frameworks so they remain fit-for-purpose amid evolving challenges.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or any related field is required to provide foundational knowledge essential for success in this role.
• Relevant banking experience is necessary, with a strong preference for candidates who have gained exposure to operational risk management and enterprise-wide oversight responsibilities.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with executive stakeholders through board-level presentations and participation in strategic discussions is highly valued.
• Demonstrated track record of building organisational capability via talent development initiatives such as coaching, mentoring, or structured training programmes.
• Excellent analytical skills enabling you to identify key risks, understand their drivers, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies within complex environments.
• Strong communication abilities are essential for preparing clear reports for committees as well as delivering impactful training sessions across diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements governing banking operations ensures compliance with industry standards at all times.
• A collaborative mindset coupled with empathy allows you to foster positive relationships within teams while promoting shared responsibility for risk outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous learning supports your ability to adapt frameworks proactively in response to changing organisational needs or external developments.

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Whats next:

If you are ready to take your career in risk management further within a supportive team environment that values growth and collaboration, this is your momentapply now!

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