Vice President – Operational Risk Management Huntsmen & Barons

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 2,628,000 - 4,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute seeks a Vice President – Operational Risk Management to safeguard the firm’s resilience and strategic stability. You will design and execute risk frameworks, working with senior leadership to ensure robust, agile controls.

This role drives a proactive risk culture, translates complex data into actionable strategies, oversees internal controls, audit, and regulatory interfaces, and leads business continuity planning to protect assets and reputation while enabling

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of progressive experience in operational risk within financial services.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical risk procedures.
• Strong data analytics capabilities for executive-level risk reporting.
• Exceptional stakeholder management across diverse business units.
• Deep understanding of global governance standards and audit environments.
• Excellent communication skills for board-level discussions.
• Postgraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration or related quantitative field.
• On-site leadership in Mumbai.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise-wide risk frameworks across all business lines.
• Oversee internal control environment ensuring compliance with global standards.
• Lead business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Direct internal audit and compliance functions for independent assurance.
• Leverage risk analytics to provide predictive insights for decision-making.
• Drive process excellence and scalable risk-aware productivity.
• Manage relationships with regulators and external auditors.

Skills

Operational risk portfolio management

Regulatory interpretation

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Governance & audit

Executive reporting

Leadership in risk

Education

Postgraduate degree in Finance/Business Administration or related quantitative field

Job description

Role Overview:

As the Vice President – Operational Risk Management, you will serve as a critical pillar in safeguarding the firm’s operational resilience and strategic stability.

You will lead the design and execution of comprehensive risk frameworks, working closely with senior leadership, business unit heads, and regulatory bodies to ensure that our internal controls are both robust and agile.

This role is pivotal in driving a proactive risk culture, where you will translate complex data insights into actionable business strategies that protect the firm’s assets and reputation while supporting sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement enterprise-wide operational risk frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats across all business lines.
• Oversee the internal control environment, ensuring that all processes are aligned with global regulatory standards and internal governance policies.
• Lead the business continuity and disaster recovery planning initiatives to ensure seamless operations during unforeseen market or systemic disruptions.
• Direct the internal audit and compliance functions to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of risk management practices.
• Leverage risk analytics to provide senior management with predictive insights, enabling data-driven decision-making and strategic resource allocation.
• Drive process excellence initiatives by identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions that enhance productivity without compromising risk appetite.
• Manage relationships with external regulators and auditors, ensuring transparent communication and timely resolution of compliance-related inquiries.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex operational risk portfolios within the financial services sector, backed by 15 – 20 years of progressive experience.
• Proven ability to translate intricate regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned operational procedures.
• Strong analytical acumen with the ability to synthesize large datasets into meaningful risk intelligence for executive-level reporting.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the capacity to influence cross-functional teams and drive consensus across diverse business units.
• A deep understanding of global governance standards and a track record of successfully navigating high-stakes audit environments.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex risk narratives to board members and external stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• A postgraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field from a premier institute is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, on-site environment in Mumbai, maintaining a hands-on approach to leadership and team mentorship.