Your new company

Our client is a reputable Hong Kong-based licensed bank with a well-established presence across Hong Kong and Greater China. The bank provides a comprehensive range of corporate, commercial, and retail banking services, with a strong focus on cross-border business and regional growth. Due to continued business expansion, they are seeking an Assistant Manager, Operational Risk to join their Risk Management team.

Your new role

• Support the implementation and enhancement of the Bank's Operational Risk Management Framework.
• Conduct Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) across business and support functions.
• Review operational risk incidents and loss events, providing analysis and recommendations for remediation.
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and prepare regular management reports.
• Assist in operational risk governance, committee reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Perform thematic reviews and risk assessments for new products, processes, and initiatives.
• Liaise with business units to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
• Support business continuity management and operational resilience-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance, and other control functions on risk matters.
• Keep abreast of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 4-8 years of operational risk, enterprise risk, internal control, audit, or related banking experience.
• Good understanding of operational risk frameworks, RCSA, KRIs, risk incidents, and control assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with HKMA regulatory requirements and banking risk management practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in preparing management reports and committee papers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin preferred).

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or share your profile to rowina.lo@hays.com.hk.
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