Vice President, Operational Risk

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking in Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned Operational Risk professional to support the Asia-Pacific & Middle East region in embedding the Risk Framework across all business lines. You will help identify, report, and manage risks, coordinating with local and global teams.

The role covers KRIs, NPNA review, risk mapping, incident management, and training of Risk Correspondents, with strong emphasis on communication, analysis, and governance to strengthen the bank's

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in risk management within the financial services industry.
• Experience implementing and operating risk management frameworks and regulatory reporting.
• Strong writing and presentation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to run meetings and coordinate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Operational Risk APME in embedding the framework across regions.
• Produce and manage KRIs and regular risk reporting for management.
• Contribute to risk mapping and self-assessment processes (RCSAs).
• Review NPNA and non-standard transactions approvals.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc APME risk reporting for leadership.
• Participate in the APME Operational Risk Committee and present topics.
• Collaborate with Global Operational Risk and other functions on initiatives.
• Liaise with Compliance, Cyber, Tech & Outsourcing; train risk correspondents.

Skills

Risk management

Operational risk management

Reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team player

Education

University degree

Tools

PowerBI

Power Automate

MS Office

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+).

Context of the Job

The objective is to assist the Asia-Pacific & Middle East (APME) Operational Risk team to pro-actively implement and embed the Operational Risk Management Framework in the Asia Pacific & Middle East region by ensuring that the operational risks are identified, reported and managed across all business lines and support functions of the bank.

Scope

• The position has a regional coverage across APME and will directly report to the Head of Operational Risk APME in Hong Kong.

Main Responsibilities:

Supporting the Head of Operational Risk APME with the implementation of the Operational Risk Framework through:

• Incident management / deep dive reviews / investigation and loss data collection following internal incidents, near misses and external events
• Production and management of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in addition to other regular reporting as appropriate
• Support the firm's risk mappingprogram and operational risk self-assessment process (i.e. RCSAs)
• Review and input into the New Product New Activity (NPNA) and non-standard transactions approval process
• Preparation of routine as well as ad-hoc APME Operational Risk reporting for management
• Contribution to the APME Operational Risk Committee, including preparation and presentation of certain topics
• Coordination with the Global Operational Risk team on global projects and other initiatives to improve the Operational Risk framework, tools and processes
• Liaison with other functions particularly with regards to non-financial risks (such as Compliance, Operational Resilience, Cyber, Technology & Outsourcing)
• Maintenance of the network of APME Operational Risk Correspondents including the delivery of training and assistance to those correspondents regarding operational risk methodologies, procedures, tools, support and on follow up actions
• Contribution to APME regional and other ad-hoc initiatives on management request.

Required Skills:

• University degree with at least 6 years of work experience in the financial services industry (e.g. Risk Management, COO/ Operations, Internal Audit, Control Function etc.)
• Ideally attained HKIB's Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) on Operational Risk Management (either AORP or CORP)
• Technical knowledge: Solid understanding and experience in risk management and operational risk practices within Global Markets (Equities, Fixed Income and FX)
• Business knowledge: Good understanding of Corporate and Investment Banking products
• Strong research, report writing and presentation skills
• Good critical thinking and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Team player with excellent communication skills and an ability to run meetings and deal with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), PowerBI and Power Automate.