Senior Operations Risk Manager - Corporate Investment Bank

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,080,000 - 1,320,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking a Senior Operations Risk Manager to lead operational risk management for Capital Markets Operations and Financing, Trade & Payment Operations across APAC and the Middle East. You will develop independent Level 2.2 control plans, perform risk assessments, monitor KRIs and oversee control effectiveness.

You will investigate incidents, challenge remediation plans, and drive governance activities including RCSA and risk mapping, producing dashboards

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in investment banking operations and operational risk.
• Strong knowledge of RCSA, risk assessments, control testing, and KRIs.
• Understanding of post-trade activities and banking products.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating across regional or international locations.
• Degree in Finance, Risk Management, or related field; strong English.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational risk management for Capital Markets Operations and Financing, Trade & Payment Operations across APAC and the Middle East.
• Develop independent Level 2.2 control plans, perform risk assessments, monitor KRIs and oversee control effectiveness.
• Investigate operational incidents, challenge remediation plans, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate regional RCSA, operational risk mapping exercises, and governance activities to maintain consistency.
• Produce management reporting, risk dashboards, and KPI analysis while liaising between regional teams, Head Office, and local risk stakeholders.
• Drive risk awareness and training initiatives, promoting strong operational risk culture and standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Finance/Risk management degree

Job description

As a Senior Operations Risk Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead operational risk management for Capital Markets Operations and Financing, Trade & Payment Operations across APAC and the Middle East, ensuring a robust risk and control framework.

• Develop and execute independent Level 2.2 control plans, perform risk assessments, monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), and oversee the effectiveness of operational controls.

• Investigate operational incidents, challenge remediation plans proposed by operational teams, and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.

• Coordinate regional Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), operational risk mapping exercises, and governance activities to maintain consistency across the region.

• Produce management reporting, risk dashboards, and KPI analysis while acting as the key operational risk liaison between regional teams, Head Office, and local risk stakeholders.

• Drive risk awareness and training initiatives, promoting strong operational risk culture and control standards throughout the organization.

Looking for operational risk exp from international bank must have corporate and investment banking bkgd

A successful Senior Operations Risk Manager should have:

• 10+ years of experience within investment banking operations, operational risk, control, or governance functions, ideally with exposure to capital markets and post-trade environments.

• Strong knowledge of operational risk frameworks, including RCSA, risk assessments, control testing, incident management, risk mapping, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).

• A solid understanding of banking products, operations processes, and post-trade activities, with the ability to identify and challenge operational risks effectively.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage senior management and challenge business decisions when necessary.

• Experience working in a regional or international environment, coordinating across multiple locations and functions.

• A degree in Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline, together with strong English language skills;

My client is a leading global corporate and investment bank that provides financing, capital markets, securities services, and transaction banking solutions to corporate and institutional clients worldwide.

• Competitive annual salary: HKD 1,080,000 to HKD 1,320,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Work for an international corporate investment bank
• Permanent position offering job stability.