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Singapore, Singapore

VP – Banking Operations Risk & Control

Our client, a well- established global bank based in Singapore is looking to expand their business within the Asia Pacific region. The company is looking for a VP – Banking Operations Risk & Control to join them. The team thus looks to facilitate identifica

Please contact Sophia Lin on +65 6850 7206 or email your cv directly in word format with job reference no. 13183 to corporategovernance@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

  • Drive a risk and control culture across Banking Operations division
  • Perform operations risk monitoring
  • Manage the Risks and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process for Operations, challenge the appropriateness and completeness of the risk repositories with the functional managers (where required) and interface with ORM (Operational Risk Management) for addition of new risks / amendment of existing risks, etc.
  • Have at least 5 years of experience working in a bank’s backoffice function
  • Understand the various banking operations appropriateness for each transaction, understand the process of payment execution and completion
  • Understand how interbank remittance operations function using SWIFT
  • Analyse incidents / events, perform root cause analysis and identify the strategic outlook of actions proposed
  • Engage in discussions concerning the control framework with Internal / External Auditors (audit related); cooperate in completion of such audits
  • Collaborate with cross divisional / regional counterparts on initiatives looking to enhance the control and governance framework for Banking Operations division
  • Participate in initiatives launched by the Control team to pave way for a better control framework within Operations
  • Prepare materials for training, awareness, case study sessions on themes relevant to the current control environment to ensure uniform appreciation of existing risks and controls among the Operations teams

Role requirements

  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting or in a relevant field with over 10 years of experience working in the Banking industry.
  • At least 5 years of working experience and professional knowledge of back-office operation in banking industry
    • Practical knowledge on SWIFT and international remittance operation
  • Strategic mind-set with the ability to assess and analyze emerging risks for Operations as well as newer industry risks
  • Has relevant experience in backoffice operations, preferably with a risk management background
  • Is articulate and has good presentation skills
  • Is comfortable with negotiating; possesses an ability to seek buy-ins from key stakeholders
  • Has keen attention to details, able to multitask and enjoys problem solving