Trainee, OPC Operational Risk (One Year Contract)

Crédit Agricole SA; Asia; On-site; PEN 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Crédit Agricole CIB in Hong Kong invites applications for a Trainee in Operational Risk Management (OPC/ORM) covering APAC & ME. The one-year program starts Nov 2026, with possible extension up to two years based on performance and business needs.

The role supports coordinating risk controls, mapping key risks, and monitoring level 1/2.1 controls, while gaining exposure to regional ORM processes and cross-functional interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent.
• University Degree or equivalent in Finance/Risks.
• English speaking, reading and writing; French is a plus.
• Recent graduates with up to 2 years’ experience.
• Available to start in Nov 2026.

Responsibilities

• As OPC/ORT in HK: assist ORM to coordinate and elaborate an independent control plan (level 2.2 control).
• Review control plan as the environment changes (organization, internal rules, regulation).
• Perform defined control and report anomalies to ORM.
• Coordinate investigations of operational incidents and follow action plans.
• Support ORM to map operational risk with Asia RPC MRO.
• Monitor key risks indicators and report controls.
• Prepare and maintain ORM KPI.
• As regional role (APAC & ME): review Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and ORM processes.
• Maintain OPC staff awareness (training).

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Operations

Contract type

Internship/Trainee

Job summary

Summary

This Trainee position provides opportunity to be in charge of the following and control of operational risk management for APAC & ME (Middle East) OPC processes.

The ideal candidate should complete the graduation requirement by Oct 2026 and is available to start the position fromNov 2026 onwards. Trainee program is one year to begin with and possible for extension up to 2 years in total, subject to performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

As OPC/ORT in HK

• To assist the ORM to coordinate and elaborate an independent control plan (level 2.2 control) in order to take into account main operational risks areas
• To perform a review of the control plan depending on changes in the controlled environment in terms of organization, internal rules, regulation…
• To perform the defined control, report the anomalies to ORM
• To coordinate the investigation operational incidents reported by OPC operational teams and follow implementation of actions plans
• To support the ORM to perform the operational risk mapping in relation with Asia RPC Operational Risk Management (MRO)
• To follow key risks indicators
• To monitor and report the level 1 and 2.1 controls through the permanent monitoring tool
• To prepare and maintain the Operational Risk Management KPI

As OPC/ORM as regional role (APAC & ME)

• To assist the ORM to review the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and ORM processes within the teams
• To maintain the awareness of the OPC staffs (i.e.: training)

In accordance with the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme implemented by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), a successful candidate for an In-Scope Position who has held a position with an In-Scope Institution in the past 7 years will be subject to a mandatory reference check. For more details, please refer to Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme Phase 2 | The Hong Kong Association of Banks .

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer’s personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.

Geographical area

Asia, Hong Kong

City

HONG KONG

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

University Degree or equivalent in Finance/Risks

Level of minimal experience

0-2 years

Experience

• University graduates with less than 12 months of working experience
• Immediately available preferred

Required skills

• Ability to work independently and with various kind of interlocutors
• Good analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Need to be very rigorous in terms of analysing and reporting
• Excellent sense of urgency and prioritization; able to challenge OPC managers’ analysis

Technical skills required

• Knowledge of products processed by OPC and of post-trade environment
• Versatile with PC tools and applications, e.g. Outlook, Word & Excel

Languages

English speaking, reading and writing. French is a plus

General information

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world.

We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.

As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.

Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.

We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.

By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations.

All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to take part in our mission ?

The Banker, Juillet 2025