Operational Risk Manager - ICARA - Banking

Operational Risk Manager - ICARA - Banking

Excellent opportunity opens for a Risk Manager with strong Operational Risk experience to join a dynamic Bank and assist in a crucial, flexible role. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management and oversight of the Risk department and all required processes. This role is suitable for an individual with well-rounded knowledge of Operational Risk, with experience in dealing with the ICARA requirements under IFPR Rules. We are looking for a flexible individual who can adapt to changing priorities and is willing to immerse themselves into different tasks. 

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Key involvement with the Company’s ICARA to ensure it is inline with IFPR Regulations. Assisting senior management and other business areas to update the documents as required.
• Review the existing BCP set-up and advise on areas of improvement.
• Contribute to the Risk component of the Risk & Compliance Committee as required.
• Monitoring and due diligence checks on countries and clients that the Bank trades with.
• Oversee due diligence on account openings, reviewing limits for existing/new accounts, ensuring no overnight positions, and identifying any exposures on accounts.
• Overseeing status changes to client mandates.
• Assisting in third party risk assessments.
• Oversight of counterparty ratings and limits.
• Managing operational risk incidents and relevant reporting.
• Process review to identify ways to streamline and heighten efficiency.
• 4-eye checks on daily processes as required.
• Risk control and information security monitoring program.
• POA list management.

Key and desirable attributes required for the role:

• Attention to detail
• VBA Macro Excel (Advanced Level)
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Perceptiveness – ability to see what needs to be done before being asked
• Well-organised and can deliver to timescales
• Proactive – ability to be alert and escalate and report where required.
• Self-sufficient – trying before asking
• Self-aware
• Motivated
• Adaptable
• Resilient
• Collaborative
• Flexible
• Strong work ethic and values
• Pragmatic
• Methodical/solution orientated approach to problem solving

Interested? Please Apply!

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