Risk Manager

BNP PARIBAS, Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European bank is seeking an AVP for Operational Risk in Singapore. The role involves investigating operational incidents, ensuring compliance with governance requirements, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience in risk management, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a strong understanding of operational risk frameworks. The bank champions diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where all employees are valued.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Diversity programs

Support for disabilities

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in operational risk or incident management.
• Strong experience in operational incident investigation.
• Sound understanding of operational risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze operational risk incidents.
• Coordinate incident handling across various stakeholders.
• Prepare incident summaries and trend analyses.
• Contribute to the enhancement of incident-related procedures.

Skills

Strong understanding of risk control framework

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

5 to 8 years experience in Operational Risk

Relevant certifications in Risk Management

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

What is this position about?

Act to establish C&C Department as a keen business partner and play a key contributory role to the Bank’s business strategy.

As the first line of defense, to ensure that risk-based, sustainable and efficient strategies are deployed to address Operational, Business and Conduct risks in the region, in close collaboration with the Business of WM in APAC.

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like?

Primary Role Responsibilities

Candidate will assist the Head of Governance, Advisory & Surveillance, WM APAC Conduct and Control to ensure the existence of a risk-based, sustainable and efficient framework surrounding Operational and Business risks, in collaboration with the Business of WM in APAC (HK and SGP).

This role sits within the first line of defense (1 LoD) and is based in Singapore.

1. Incident Investigation and Analysis

Ensure incidents are lodged and escalated on a timely basis.

Lead and coordinate in-depth investigation of operational risk incidents across Wealth Management Business in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Conduct structured fact-finding and evidence analysis to determine root causes and contributing factors.

Assess downstream and upstream impact and to ensure that the actions proposed / taken address the issues taking into consideration immediate, past and future impact. Assess adequacy and effectiveness of proposed remediation actions and preventive measures.

Perform trend analysis to identify opportunities to reinforce control framework.

2. Escalation and Governance

Ensure timely escalation of incidents to Senior Management in line with defined thresholds and governance requirements.

Prepare clear and concise incident summaries, analyses, and reporting materials for management and governance committee (i.e. ICC, ORCC).

3. Stakeholder Coordination

Act as a key point of coordination between Front Office, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Finance, IT and other relevant stakeholders for incident matters.

Liaise with Head Office and regional counterparts to ensure consistency of incident handling and alignment with Group expectations.

Facilitate effective ownership and accountability for incident remediation.

4. Reporting and Continuous Improvement

Produce incident reports (i.e. quarterly reporting), trend analysis for management reporting.

Contribute to the review and enhancement of incident-related procedures, escalation matrices, and governance frameworks.

Support internal audits, inspections, and ad‑hoc risk reviews related to operational incidents.

Assist in the various Risk Reporting(s) required in various forums and to Head Office.

Other contributions

5. Risk Assessment and Reporting

Participate in the review and collation exercise of the annual Enterprise Risk Assessments, such as Risk Cartography Self-Assessment and Risk Identification etc.

6. Take on ad hoc project assigned by the Head of Conduct and Control – Governance, Advisory and Surveillance.

What is required for you to succeed?

Strong understanding of risk control framework and operational risk management.

Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Structured, detail-oriented, and methodical approach.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and articulate risk impacts.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prevent investigation findings clearly and concisely to governance forums.

Required education/certification/licenses

For AVP, at least 5 to 8 years and beyond of relevant experience in Operational Risk, Incident Management, Internal Control, Audit, or related risk functions, preferably within private banking or wealth management.

Strong experience in operational incident investigation, including fact‑finding, timeline reconstruction, root cause analysis, remediation assessment.

Sound understanding Operational Risk Management frameworks, internal controls, and governance within private banking space.

Strong ability in data analysis as this role requires a candidate to work on various dashboard reporting to Management or relevant investigative work.

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance.

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community.

BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization.

Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness.

BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds.

BNP is committed to financing a carbon‑neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net‑Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

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More information

BNP Paribas - Diversity & Inclusion Journey.

BNP Paribas - The Bank Of Green Changes.

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