Operational Risk Manager (Fintech)

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Operational Risk Manager to design and implement risk management policies and control frameworks across collections, payments, and remittance operations in compliance with regulatory standards.

You will lead audit assignments across AML/CFT, KYC, and sanctions, perform RCSA, track risk indicators, and employ data analytics to strengthen risk evaluations and governance.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience implementing control frameworks in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement risk management policies and control frameworks.
• Lead audit assignments across compliance functions including AML/CFT, KYC, and sanctions.
• Conduct RCSA (Risk & Control Self-Assessments) and track key risk indicators; perform control testing.
• Utilize data analytics tools to enhance audit procedures and risk evaluations.
• Ensure policies support governance and align with regulations.
• Drive escalation and remediation of control issues with corrective actions.

Skills

Auditing

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced operational risk manager to join our client in Singapore. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in internal audits, risk management, and regulatory work. This position requires a high level of diligence, analytical thinking, and an ability to operate within a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement risk management policies and control frameworks, particularly across collections, payments, and remittance operations in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead audit assignments across compliance functions including AML/CFT, KYC, and sanctions screening, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
• Conduct regular RCSA (Risk & Control Self-Assessments), track key risk indicators, and perform control testing in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Utilise data analytics tools to enhance the effectiveness of audit procedures and risk evaluations.
• Ensure that internal policies support good governance and are in alignment with external regulations.
• Drive prompt escalation and remediation of control issues, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification
• 7 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated success in implementing control frameworks and maintaining compliance in high-risk and regulated environments.
• Proven track record in identifying and implementing process improvements and workflow automation.