Vice President, Operational Risk Management, Risk Management Office for Asia

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MUFG is seeking for a Vice President at Operational Risk Management Team. This role offers you the opportunity to play a central part in strengthening the organisations operational risk management. You will be at the heart of cross-functional collaboration working closely with various departments and stakeholders to ensure robust risk management practices are embedded throughout the bank. The position provides a unique platform for professional growth within a supportive environment that values your expertise encourages knowledge sharing and fosters inter-departmental cooperation. If you are looking for a role where your attention to details interpersonal skills and commitment to excellence will be recognised and rewarded this is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career.

• Play a key role as the 2nd line of defense in enhancing operational risk management across a leading financial institution by coordinating operational risk initiatives and supporting critical risk management functions.
• Engage with diverse internal stakeholdersincluding regional teams and group headquartersto drive effective communication build strong peer networks and facilitate seamless collaboration on operational risk-related matters.

What youll do:

As a Vice Presidentin theOperational Risk Managementteambased in Hong Kong you will immerse yourself in a multifaceted role that places you at the centre of the organisations efforts to maintain robust operational risk framework. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve orchestrating operational risk initiatives ensuring regulatory compliance is met across the organization. You will collaborate with colleagues from all departments within the organization as well as Regional and Head Office on managing operational risk initiatives and activities. Your ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels including senior level will be essential as you coordinate operational risk initiatives projects and activities and foster a culture of shared responsibility for risk management. Success in this role will come from your meticulous approach to project management effective communication workflow coordination your proactive support of leadership objectives and your talent for building trusted relationships across the organisation.

• Execute operational risk oversight/management and activities to ensure alignment with the organizations overall strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Execute implementation plan and drive new development enhancement and integration of risk management frameworks collaborating with relevant divisions and head/regional offices in pursuit of longer-term strategic goals set by senior management.
• Develop and implement the operational risk management framework and policies by referring to the regulatory requirement and the industrys best practice.
• Plan and lead operational risk projects and initiatives including local/regional/global enhancement of risk governance and risk controls by leveraging people technology data business processes and controls to address the banks operational risks.
• Understand strategy of Business Units and Supporting Functions as required and support for relevant parties as required to improve relevant risk control capabilities in accordance to the risk management policy and procedure.
• Review & challenge as 2nd line to relevant 1st lines while focusing on raise awareness and instilling in the 1st line risk ownership within the 1st line. Partner with relevant businesses and functions or offices to promote risk governance and right level of risk controls in operational risk and responsible domains.
• Implement effective operational risk management tools including Risk & Controls Self-Assessments (RCSA) Control Testing (CT) KRI Reporting and Operational Risk Management System with proper communication to relevant businesses / functions to facilitate an effective management of operational risk.
• Coordinate and implement bank-wide control testing/assurance program including understanding control designs facilitating on test plan and script preparation and individual sampling.
• Monitoring and reporting of the Banks operational risk profile and exposure to the branch management.
• Perform root cause analysis and investigation into operational risk incidents to identify the root cause(s) provide recommendations to address the control weakness and evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective and preventive control measures applied.
• Provide consultancy and advice to 1st Line of defense in relation to operational risk management.
• Provide the training to promote the staff awareness of operational risk management in the Bank.
• Support to review and provide comments for outsourcing activities information security and IT & Cybersecurity risk
• Assist the team lead for developing (coaching career progression and training) and recognizing team members.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across multiple departmentsincluding regional offices and group headquartersto enhance the organisations operational risk management framework.

• Build relationships throughout the organisation to establish a peer network that supports information gathering and effective inter-departmental collaboration.

What you bring:

To excel as a Vice President in this organisation you will bring proven experience from roles where you have thrived under pressure while maintaining unwavering attention to detail. Your background should include thorough knowledge with risk management initiatives within commercial banking settingsenabling you to navigate complex operational landscapes confidently. You are known for your ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy. Your technical proficiency with Microsoft Office tools allows you to produce insightful reports that inform strategic decisions. Beyond technical skills your natural ability to connect with others through clear communication fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation. A proactive approach ensures that you anticipate needs before they arise; meanwhile your structured mindset helps you break down challenges into manageable steps. Fluency in Cantonese and English positions you well for success in this multicultural environment where teamwork is paramount.

• At least 7 years working experience in operational risk management in bank. Holder of ECF-ORM qualification will be an advantage.
• Strong negotiation skills to communicate/negotiate with different stakeholders including Head Office and Regional Office.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in environments characterised by rapid change and tight deadlines while consistently delivering high-quality results.
• Proven background in risk management within commercial banking operations with a thorough understanding of relevant banking operations processes and controls.
• Excellent project management skills track record of successfully coordinating multiple projects or activities across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication abilities complemented by strong interpersonal skills that promote collaboration and trust among colleagues.
• A proactive attitude combined with motivation to take initiative on tasks without waiting for direction.
• Ability to prioritise workload efficiently based on urgency while maintaining focus on key objectives.
• Structured thinking style supported by logical reasoning when approaching complex problems or making decisions.
• Exceptional attention to detail resulting in accurate outputs even under significant time constraints or pressure situations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook for reporting and analysis purposes.
• Experience in developing and implementing controls frameworks (RCSA and CT) would be an advantage.
• With outsourcing management or IT and cybersecurity risk related experiences is a plus.
• Fluency in both Cantonese and English enabling effective communication within multicultural teams.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit regardless of race religion or gender.