Risk Officer - IT Risk & Data Management (Base in Beijing)

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced IT Risk Management professional to develop frameworks, establish monitoring mechanisms, and support operational risk initiatives. This role requires advanced expertise in technology and data risk management along with excellent analytical skills and effective communication. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree related to finance or business and a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant practical experience in IT risk management.
• Expertise in technology risk and operational risk management.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT risk management frameworks that comply with internal and external requirements.
• Establish monitoring mechanisms to address emerging threats.
• Lead implementation of control assurance activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent)

Job description

Develop IT risk management frameworks and practices that comply with applicable internal and external requirements.

Establish continuous monitoring mechanisms to track and report the effectiveness of first line risk management initiatives and promptly address emerging threats.

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans to address identified risks in alignment with industry best practices.

Data Management

Contribute to the development of data management frameworks and practices and ensure all second-line accountabilities are delivered.

From a second line of defence perspective, establish continuous monitoring mechanisms to track and report the effectiveness of data management initiatives and promptly address emerging threats.

Lead the implementation of control assurance activities.

Provide operational risk insight to the development of new and amended products.

Contribute and support the implementation of the operational risk framework, system, and tools.

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 -10 years (5-8 for Officer, 8-10 for Senior Officer) of relevant practical experience in relevant areas.

Advanced expertise and experience in technology risk, data-related risks and broad experience in operational risk management.

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Creativity and appetite for continuous improvement.

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

A team player able to operate in a diversified and multicultural work environment.

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in finance, business, or related fields.