Business Risk Specialist, Assistant Vice President

OCBC Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Singapore invites applications for a Business Risk Specialist, Assistant Vice President. The role sits in the Investment & Wealth Solutions (IWS) Business & Risk Management team, partnering with Family Office & Wealth Advisory business; you will act as first line of defense for risk management, ensuring governance and controls are integrated.

The role requires at least 8 years in private banking/wealth, collaboration across Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai; strong analytical, stakeholder

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in private banking, wealth management, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Family Office & Wealth Advisory businesses and insurance products.
• Experience partnering stakeholders in business management, governance, risk management, and change initiatives.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to integrate operational risk management framework.
• Strengthen operational, information security risk, and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate risk and control assessments, business continuity planning, third-party risk, and data governance.
• Promote a strong risk culture and educate business stakeholders on risk awareness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

## Business Risk Specialist, Assistant Vice PresidentApply: Onsite: BOS Singapore: Full time: Posted Today: JR00011088**Bank of Singapore opens doors to new opportunities.**At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group’s global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!# **What you do** Investment & Wealth Solutions (“IWS”) generates and delivers holistic investment and wealth advisory solutions to meet client’s diverse financial, wealth planning and succession needs. The team comprises capital markets, customized solutions, wealth advisory, product management, and business and risk management. This role sits within the Investment & Wealth Solutions (IWS) Business & Risk Management team and serves as a key partner to the Family Office & Wealth Advisory (FWA) business. The role provides strategic business management support while acting as a first line of defense risk partner, ensuring the effective integration of risk management frameworks, governance standards, and operational controls across the business. Key responsibilities include: **Business Risk Management:*** Collaborate with business stakeholders on risk management matters, ensuring seamless integration of operational risk management framework by reviewing, providing support, advisory and input on the required controls and processes.* Strengthen the overall operational risk, information security risk, and governance frameworks by providing structured support to IWS stakeholders, enabling them to manage their operational risks in a structured, systemic and consistent manner.* Facilitate and coordinate risk and control assessments, business continuity planning, third-party risk management, data risk governance, risk acceptance processes, physical security controls, and exception management activities.* Promote a strong risk culture and enhance risk awareness through ongoing engagement, guidance, and education of business stakeholders **Business Management:*** Partner with business stakeholders to support the execution of IWS and FWA strategic priorities, business plans, and key initiatives.* Coordinate and facilitate business management activities, including strategic planning, expense management, KPI monitoring, and management reporting.* Prepare and deliver management information and reporting materials to support business and management decision-making# **Who you are*** Minimum 8 years of experience in private banking, wealth management, or financial services, with strong knowledge of Family Office & Wealth Advisory businesses and insurance products.* Experienced in partnering stakeholders in business management, governance, risk management, and change initiatives, including business transformation and technology projects.* Good understanding of operational risk, controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai.* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities effectively, delivering results within established timelines and quality standards.* Good analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines.* Strong communication and presentation skills, coupled with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools such as Power BI.