Senior Operational Risk Manager

An opportunity to join the Operational Risk function of a global financial services organisation, supporting Front Office businesses through the identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of operational risks. This role offers broad exposure across trading and business activities, working closely with business stakeholders and control functions to strengthen risk governance, enhance controls, and drive effective risk management practices.

The position is suited to professionals with experience in operational risk, business process improvement, or financial services control functions who are looking to work at the intersection of risk management and Front Office activity.

Responsibilities:
- Partner with business units and internal stakeholders to identify, assess, monitor and report operational risks across Front Office activities.
- Lead and coordinate Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) activities for Front Office functions.
- Review and challenge risk and control assessments from a second line of defence perspective, providing effective oversight and independent risk views.
- Investigate operational risk events, conduct root cause analysis, and evaluate remediation actions designed to prevent recurrence.
- Proactively identify emerging risks, support escalation where appropriate, and assist stakeholders in developing mitigation strategies.
- Provide practical risk management advice to Front Office teams and support the enhancement of operational controls.
- Promote the implementation and consistent application of the operational risk management framework across business areas.
- Analyse significant operational risk events and cross-functional risk themes, contributing to the ongoing development and maturity of the firm's risk and control framework.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Partner directly with Front Office stakeholders to identify, assess and mitigate operational risks across business-critical activities.
- Take ownership of key risk management processes, including RCSA, operational risk event reviews and control assessments.
- Influence risk and control improvements by acting as a trusted advisor to business and control functions.
- Gain broad exposure across Front Office operations, risk management and business process enhancement within a global risk framework.
- Develop specialist expertise in operational risk while working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Employee Benefits:
Social insurance and statutory benefits in accordance with Japanese law. Additional benefits are available and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Essential:
- Business-level to fluent Japanese and English language skills.
- Experience or strong interest in operational risk management, operational improvement, or issue management.
- Experience participating in cross-functional business process improvement initiatives.
- Strong communication skills, including written communication and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred:
- Experience in risk management within a financial institution, including operational risk management.
- Experience within Front Office or Middle Office functions in financial services.

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