Our client, one of the world's largest Consumer Banks, is looking to hire an experienced and qualified Director of Operational Risk to lead the Operational Risk program underpinning the firms substantial branch and ATM network. The successful candidate will have oversight of the Operational Risk framework for Retail Branch banking and associated operations, providing credible advice and challenge to 1LOD and Senior stakeholders focusing on the establishing Operational Risk governance policies with the aim of keeping losses to a minimum. The incumbent will a report directly into the Senior Director of Operational Risk where they will drive a strong risk management culture, influencing senior leaders.
The Operational Risk Director will be responsible forโฆ
- Establishing and overseeing the implementation of Operational Risk policies, standards, governance standards and tools including technology
- Acting SME for all business, technology and cyber, Operational Risks pertaing to branch and ATM network
- Monitoring the efficacy of internal controls
- Assessing, current and emerging operational risks to all business activities proactively ensuring mitigation processes are established and implemented
- Issues management including developing KRI/KPI and action plans
The Operational Risk Director should have the following qualificationsโฆ
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience with 8 years experience gained in an operational risk seat within a large Consumer Bank
- Experience of managing a large Consumer Bank's Operational Risk framework for a branch and ATM network, strongly preferred
- Extensive knowledge of Operational Risks affecting a bank's branch network
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication skills and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical skills