Assistant Manager, GCD Operational Risk and Compliance

The Assistant Manager, GCD Operational Risk and Compliance will support the Risk and Compliance team in Group Operations to ensure the team operates within its defined risk appetite, complies with group risk and compliance policies and standards, and upholds robust governance standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 - 6 years of experience in risk management (second line preferred), compliance or governance roles within the financial services sector (Fund administration experience preferred)
• Good understanding of financial services operations, including regulatory requirements, industry standards and best practices
• Familiarity with financial products, services, and operational processes (e.g., fund administration, Corporate secretarial services, payments, investment services)
• Risk Management Proficiency: Exposure to operational risk frameworks (e.g., RCSA, incident management, control testing
• Experience in identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring operational risks within a financial services context
• Stakeholder Management: Experience working collaboratively with senior leaders, operational teams, and cross-functional partners (e.g., HR, Tech)
• Skilled in advising and influencing stakeholders on risk mitigation and compliance strategies
• Ability to maintain independence and objectivity while fostering strong relationships
• Governance and Reporting: Experience of preparing and presenting risk and compliance reports to senior management, committees, and boards
• Technology and Tools: Experience using risk and compliance management platforms (e.g., MetricStream, Archer, ServiceNow) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Skills and Attributes: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information and provide actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate risks and compliance matters clearly and effectively
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, risk management, business administration, law, or a related field
• Continuous professional development to remain abreast of industry trends and regulatory developments