RISK ORM GM Operational Risk Officer

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in APAC is looking for an experienced Operational Risk Officer to oversee risk management within the Global Markets division. This role involves conducting risk assessments, supporting analysis of risk events, and ensuring compliance with operational risk frameworks. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in related fields and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Fluency in English is a must, while Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in operational risk, audit, compliance or control functions.
• Strong technical understanding of operational risk management concepts.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin and/or Cantonese skills considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight of operational risks across APAC Global Markets businesses.
• Assist in the execution of the operational risk framework.
• Support analysis of risk events and perform root cause identification.
• Contribute to internal risk committees and engage with key risk partners.
• Prepare high-quality risk reporting for senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Risk management concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Operational Risk Officer to join their APAC Global Markets Operational Risk Management (ORM) team, based in Hong Kong. This role focuses on managing and mitigating operational risk within the Global Markets (GM) business, supporting the implementation of the firm's risk framework across the Asia-Pacific region. The position requires strong collaboration with both first and second line of defence teams, as well as business stakeholders, to ensure effective risk identification, monitoring and reporting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operational risk profile of the GM division. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, control testing, risk reporting, and ensuring compliance with regional and global risk policies. The role also involves leading or contributing to risk reviews of new products, initiatives and business activities, as well as participating in various governance forums.

Responsibilities:

• Provide independent oversight of operational risks across APAC Global Markets businesses.
• Assist in the execution of the operational risk framework, including risk assessments, control monitoring, and scenario analysis.
• Support analysis of risk events and perform root cause identification and remediation tracking.
• Facilitate the risk governance process by contributing to internal risk committees and engaging with key risk and control partners.
• Advocate and reinforce a strong risk culture across the front office and support functions.
• Contribute to regulatory responses and examinations related to operational risk matters.
• Support the rollout of risk initiatives and global strategic projects within the region.
• Prepare high-quality risk reporting and analysis for senior management consumption.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance, economics, risk management or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in operational risk, audit, compliance or control functions within a financial institution.
• In-depth knowledge of Global Markets products, services and associated business processes.
• Strong technical understanding of operational risk management concepts and regulatory requirements across the APAC region.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple deliverables.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin and/or Cantonese skills considered an advantage.