First Line Risk Management

Job description

Job description

The role holder is expected to facilitate the maintenance of an effective operational risk and control environment via the execution of the Risk and Control Assessment (RCA) process, provide inputs for identification of relevant risks through Thematic Reviews and ensure adherence to the Incident Management process to enable timely Reporting. The role holder would be required to provide co-ordination and expertise to the WPB business teams on all aspects of operational risks including audits and work closely with Risk & Control teams across DBS and other Global Businesses and Functions focused on the main Non-Financial Risks

Principal Accountabilities: 

·  Ensure that WPB country has a robust and compliant Business Risk Control Management capability within ‘First Line of Defence’ aligned to the Global model.
·  Implement and maintain effective Risk & Control framework, which adds value to the WPB business. Support WPB teams in adherence to both internal and external directives from ‘Second Line of Defence’ including but not limited to Compliance, Operational Risk, Information Security Risk, Business Continuity functions.
·  Assess and report on the adequacy of operational risk and control environment.
·  Ensure that the country WPB team implements compliance policies and procedures in respect of WPB business, including Non-Financial Risks programs as well as regulatory projects (including NFRO, Global Standards, etc).
·  Thematic Reviews in order to ensure appropriate control environment and active risk management.
·  Develop key relationships with country WPB teams including across functional areas ensuring a clear understanding of material Operational risk and control issues.
·  Support WPB Senior Management on compliance and operational risk matters.
·  Assist in internal, external and regulatory audits

Requirements

Requirements:

·         Good understanding of operational risk and controls, preferably gained through experience in front line and risk roles

·         Good understanding of the Group’s Operational Risk Framework

·         Knowledge of the changing regulatory environment especially in the financial services sector

·         Leadership, management and coaching skills

·         Proven problem solving skills with ability to consider alternative and lateral solutions

·         Highly developed communication, presentation and influencing skills set

·         Ability to prioritize and work independently under pressure within a team environment

·         Ability to use strong judgmental skills to identify and resolve complex problems whilst adhering to timelines and quality of output.

 

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

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