Operational & Sustainability Risk Officer

The Operational & Sustainability Risk Officer is responsible for supporting the identification assessment monitoring and mitigation of operational and sustainability-related risks across the Bank.

The role involves implementing the Banks operational risk management framework monitoring key risk indicators supporting risk assessments and incident management and promoting effective internal controls. The role holder will also support the integration of environmental social and governance (ESG) and sustainability considerations into the Banks risk management practices business activities and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Identify assess analyze and report on adverse risks across the Bank.
  
• Develop strategies for identifying prevalent risks across the Bank and report the impact of the risks to the Board and Management Risk Committees.
  
• Develop & Implement mechanisms for early detection of risk trends and implement corrective actions.
  
• Ensure implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework and other Board-approved Operational & Sustainability Risk Policies across the Bank.
  
• Proactively measure and monitor identified risks using relevant tools in collaboration with Business Units.
  
• Monitor key risk trends against internal thresholds and regulatory limits and escalate breaches as required.
  
• Responsible for loss incident monitoring reporting and management bank wide.
  
• Embed globally acceptable sustainable practices into day-to-day operations across the Bank and ensure compliance with ESG and sustainability-related regulatory requirements.
  
• Prepare and submit Adhoc weekly monthly and quarterly risk and Credit Risk reports (internal and regulatory).
  
• Ensure implementation and ongoing compliance with the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in line with ISO 22301 standards.
  
• Maintain accurate customer credit information on the Banks IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss (ECL) computation tool to support proper impairment assessment of the loan portfolio.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Risk Management Finance Economics Accounting Business Administration Environmental Management or a related discipline.
  
• Professional qualification in Risk Management Sustainability ESG Audit Compliance or a related field is an advantage.
  
• Minimum of 35 years relevant experience in operational risk enterprise risk management internal control audit compliance sustainability/ESG or a related field.
  
• Experience within the banking or financial services industry is preferred.
  
• Good understanding of operational risk management principles risk assessment methodologies internal controls and business continuity management.
  
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability risk principles and emerging regulatory requirements will be an advantage.
  

Benefits

Whats in it for you

• Limitless Growth.
  
• Positive and Inclusive Work Environment.
  
• Tailored Rewards and Recognitions.
  
• Continuous learning environment.
  
• Health and Wellness Benefits.
  

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Risk Management Finance Economics Accounting Business Administration Environmental Management or a related discipline. Professional qualification in Risk Management Sustainability ESG Audit Compliance or a related field is an advantage. Minimum of 35 years relevant experience in operational risk enterprise risk management internal control audit compliance sustainability/ESG or a related field. Experience within the banking or financial services industry is preferred. Good understanding of operational risk management principles risk assessment methodologies internal controls and business continuity management. Knowledge of ESG and sustainability risk principles and emerging regulatory requirements will be an advantage.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1