Vice President, Operational Risk

Groupe Bpce; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe BPCE is seeking a Regional Operational Risk professional to support the implementation of the OR framework across Asia-Pacific. You will identify risk situations, conduct independent assessments, manage incident data, and produce KRIs and regular reporting.

The role collaborates with Front Office, Support Functions and Global OR teams. You will contribute to risk committees, perform deep-dive reviews, train regional correspondents, and assist in new product approvals.

Qualifications

• University degree and at least 6 years of experience in financial industry control functions.
• Strong understanding of risk management and operational risk practices.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of Corporate and Commercial Banking products as well as Capital Markets: Equity and Fixed Income.
• Ability to present complex data clearly and concisely.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage large workloads and conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Operational Risk framework in the region by ensuring risk situations 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 the firm\'s risk mapping program and self-assessment process.
• Review and input into new product and complex transactions approval process.
• Relationship management with Front Office and Support Functions.
• Contribute to Operational Risk Committees.
• Deep-dive reviews and investigations following incidents or material projects.
• Delivery of training to regional operational risk correspondents.
• Coordinate with Global Operational Risk on reporting and tools.
• Participate in global initiatives to improve OR framework and processes.
• Support regional initiatives from an Operational Risk perspective.
• Liaison with other functions via meetings and committees.
• Assist Head of Operational Risk APAC in implementing the OR Framework.

Skills

Risk management

Operational risk

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Meeting facilitation

Education

University degree

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