Operational Risk Manager

Binance; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global blockchain ecosystem is seeking a Risk Manager to develop risk policies, consolidate incidents, and manage operational risks. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in the financial sector, strong project management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role offers competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a user-centric organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Work-from-home options

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial services, operational risk, audit, or product management.
• Experience with database management systems and GRC tools is advantageous.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing risk policies and prepare training materials.
• Consolidate regional incidents and perform trending analysis.
• Support ongoing oversight of regional teams by the central risk team.

Skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-discipline

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Risk Management

Tools

Database management systems

GRC tools

Job description

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 280 million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

Responsibilities

1. ERMF & Governance:
   • Assist in developing risk policies/procedures and prepare risk training materials.
   • Support effective risk governance across the firm, including establishing Key Risk Indicators and supporting Board Committee reporting.
   • Guide Risk Champions and Risk Owners in the 1st line of defense and collate Business Units’ risk reports.
2. Country Risk Management (“CRM”):
   • Consolidate regional incidents, perform trending analysis, and conduct thematic reviews.
   • Assist regional teams in establishing key risk indicators aligned with the firm’s risk framework.
   • Support ongoing oversight of regional teams by the central risk team.
3. Product Risk Management (“PRM”):
   • Assist in product risk assessments, working closely with Risk Owners.
   • Validate controls from risk assessments and ensure timely remedial actions.
   • Conduct risk assessments on new products/services.
4. Functional Risk Management (“FRM”):
   • Oversee outsourcing frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and managing third-party providers.
   • Collaborate with various teams to establish and maintain controls and contractual protections.
   • Assist in establishing and maintaining key risk indicator matrices across all risk pillars.
   • Support ongoing oversight of all risk pillars by the central risk team.
5. Others:
   • Support initiatives in Operational Risk, including Third Party Risk, Incident Management, and Business Continuity Planning.
   • Create Risk Dashboards and Reports for management oversight.
   • Perform ad-hoc projects and tasks as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Risk Management, or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience in financial services, operational risk, audit, advisory, or product management.
• Experience with database management systems and GRC tools is advantageous.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-disciplined, able to work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Why Binance

• Shape the future with a leading blockchain ecosystem.
• Work with world-class talent in a flat, user-centric organization.
• Engage in innovative, fast-paced projects with autonomy.
• Enjoy career growth opportunities and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Work-from-home options, depending on the team’s nature.

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