Job Profile
Key features of the position
People management
- Contribute to the strengthening of the team spirit and the fostering of a collaborative work environment
- Build highly impactful relationships with global and regional stakeholders across functions in the Bank
Client management (internal & external)
- Maintain a continuous and collaborative relationship with the relevant stakeholders and ensure they receive clear guidance and information on key risk topics
- Act as GPS liaison and provide risk management support for all risk-related matters in Asia such as policy documentation, control related activities not limited to controls execution, operational incidents, regulatory requests, etc
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to analyse, identify and develop new solutions to optimise/ automate control processes with a focus on risk management and mitigation measures
- Conduct trainings on risk related topics
Business management
- Support the team’s strategic objectives and operational goals, driving business outcomes and results
- Provide support to maintain the Asia risk governance and controls framework in accordance to the Risk Management governance, ensuring that such controls meet regulatory requirements and internal policy guidelines and that they are reviewed regularly for effectiveness and consistency
- Support the control design and administration of the internal control tool (e.g. creating new controls, editing existing controls and assigning roles as required), including the performance of various internal controls centrally
- Proactively identify and assess key operational and business risks and, if/where relevant, propose solutions to manage/mitigate identified risks
- Monitor the development of the regulatory landscape, industry trends and global minimum standards and conduct impact analyses, if/where relevant for in Asia, in close collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams
- Conduct regular process reviews as required for in Asia while ensuring effective risk management and operational scalability
- Provide inputs/updates for the various management committees which may include representation at various forums
- Identify opportunities to enhance functional efficiency and productivity, proposing process improvements and workflow optimisations, where relevant/appropriate
- Provide other adhoc business/risk management support as required
- Regulatory responsibilities &/or risk management
- Establish, promote and maintain effective risk prevention, mitigation, and response mechanisms for in Asia
- Meet all legal, regulatory, and compliance standards/requirements
- Adhere to the standards and expectations outlined in the relevant user manuals and guidelines
- Demonstrate appropriate values and behaviours including, but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Skills requirements of the position
Personal & social
- Able to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds in a highly articulate and professional manner
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathic personality, charisma, and power of persuasion
- Open and approachable as well as displaying genuine interest in people
- Drive for results
- Strong ability for planning, organising, and communicating a clear vision
- Good judgement and ability to work under pressure
Professional & technical
- 5 years or more of private banking knowledge and experience, specifically in a risk advisory/control/ compliance role
- Relevant higher educational and professional background
- Familiar with investment products and services, along with associated risks
- Strong commercial judgement, business acumen and a broad understanding of the financial markets and products
- High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Regulatory
- Familiarity with Singapore and/or Hong Kong regulatory expectations and requirements
- Understanding of cross border rules and regulations