Vice President, Operational Risk

Natixis CIB Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is seeking a seasoned Operational Risk professional for APAC with regional responsibility. You will oversee risk identification, monitoring and control across Asia-Pacific and interact with Front Office and support units to sustain risk discipline.

The role emphasizes independent risk assessment, KRIs, risk mapping, and participation in committees, with training delivery and global coordination as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in financial industry in a control function.
• Strong risk management knowledge and practices.
• Analytical skills in risk/control contexts.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business knowledge of Corporate Banking and Capital Markets products.
• Ability to manage large workloads and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to facilitate meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Operational Risk framework in the region by ensuring risk situations in the Region are identified and under control
• Provide independent assessment and monitoring of the firm's Operational Risk profile
• Incident management and loss data collection
• Production and management of Key Risk Indicators and weekly/monthly reporting
• Management of risk mapping program and operational risk self-assessment
• Provide review and input into new product and complex transactions approval process
• Relationship management with Front Office and Support Functions
• Contribution to the Operational Risk Committees
• Deep-dive reviews, risk assessments or investigations following incidents
• Delivery of training to regional operational risk correspondents
• Coordinate with Global Operational Risk on reporting, standards or tools
• Participate in global initiatives to improve the OR framework
• Support regional initiatives from an Operational Risk perspective
• Liaison with other functions via meetings and Committees
• Support Head of Operational Risk APAC in HK

Skills

Operational risk management

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Capital Markets

Corporate Banking

Financial risk controls

Organization skills

Facilitation

Education

University degree

Job description

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings(Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A2, Fitch: A+, R&I: A+).

Company Description

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings(Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A2, Fitch: A+, R&I: A+).

Job Description

Main responsibilities and duties of the role

• Support the implementation of the Operational Risk framework in the region by ensuring risk situations in the Region are identified and under control

• Provide independent assessment and monitoring of the firm's Operational Risk profile:
  • Incident management and loss data collection
  • Production and management of Key Risk Indicators in addition to other weekly and monthly reporting as appropriate
  • Management of the firm’s risk mapping program and operational risk self-assessment process
  • Provide review and input into new product and complex transactions approval process

• Relationship management with Front Office and Support Functions
• Contribution to the Operational Risk Committees
• Undertake deep-dive reviews, risk assessments or other internal investigations following internal incidents or near misses; external events or for the most material projects
• Delivery of training and assistance to regional operational risk correspondents on operational risk methodologies, procedures, tools, support and on follow up actions
• Coordinate with Global Operational Risk function on reporting, standards or tools implementation
• Actively participate to global initiatives to improve the OR framework, tools and processes
• Provide assistance and support to regional initiatives from an Operational Risk perspective
• Liaison with other functions via various meetings, working groups and Committees
• Support the Head of Operational Risk APAC in the implementation of the OR Framework.

Scope

The position has regional coverage across Asia-Pacific.

The position will directly report to the Head of Operational Risk APAC in HK.

Main internal and external relations

• Internal relations: Both Front Office and Support Functions
• Externally: Represent the Operational Risk department in industry meetings, conferences where required

Qualifications

• University degree and at least 6 years of working experience in the financial industry in a control function (e.g. Financial Control, Operations, Internal Audit, Risk Management)
• Solid understanding and experience of risk management and operational risk practices
• Strong analytical skills in the context of risk and control environments
• Excellent communication skills (in English, verbally and in writing) and interpersonal skills
• Business knowledge: practical understanding of Corporate and Commercial Banking products as well as Capital Markets: Equity and Fixed Income products
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as the role involves a high amount of interaction with a diverse group of stake holders in business units and support functions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent organizational skills and execution ability to meet timelines and achieve desired results, with the ability to manage large workloads and conflicting priorities
• Ability to facilitate meetings and discussions