EMEA Operational Risk Manager, VP – Global Markets recruitment

Reporting to the Risk Director of the EMEA business you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with colleagues in Enterprise Risk Management to provide a sound risk management program for the Global Markets business.

• Identifying, assessing and measuring operational risk profile using a variety of tools, including risk control self-assessment and operational key risk indicator reporting. Implement required elements of the corporate operational risk program within the business in support of Basel II compliance.

• Analysing risks and recommend appropriate internal control improvements.

• Independently managing projects designed to improve risk management strategies.

• Investigating operational losses, analysing root causes and trends.

• Preparing risk reports suitable for executive management review which highlights key exposures and areas of focus.

• Monitoring business changes and advise senior management of risk mitigation strategies.

• May act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, internal and external advisors and other internal control groups on risk related issues.

• First level supervisory position responsible for the direction and training of subordinate staff.

• Chair the Operation Risk Committee.

Candidate requirements:

• Significant capital market risk experience.

• Experience with securities transition management.

• Operational risk experience.

• Strong, organization, project management and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to negotiate, influence and build consensus.

• Ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships within the business unit and across the corporation.