Job Responsibilities:
- Support the Operational Risk function for Asset Management in Taiwan and across Asia Pacific.
- Provide oversight and challenge risks, processes, and controls identified by the first Line of Defense.
- Engage with the business to enhance operational risk processes and support safe business growth.
- Independently assess operational risks and control environments, raising issues for remediation.
- Provide operational risk oversight in key governance forums and liaise with regulators as needed.
- Stay informed on industry news and regulatory developments to identify and mitigate risks.
- Determine and define the Operational Risk Monitoring and Testing program for the region.
- Liaise with stakeholders across all Lines of Defense on monitoring and testing activities.
- Assess Operational Risks for new business initiatives and determine pre-go live requirements.
- Provide timely and relevant information through reporting mechanisms like scorecards and dashboards.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least eight years of experience in risk management, control management, or related fields.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex business processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective interaction with senior management.
- Ability to make independent decisions and work with limited supervision in a dynamic environment.
- Effective influencing and stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive change.
- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of Asset Management business and products, including fixed income, equities, and investment management.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin).
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience in the financial industry, particularly in compliance and audit.
- Curiosity and interest in understanding business operations and risk management.
- Ability to design data visualizations to communicate complex ideas effectively.
- Familiarity with the Asia Pacific financial regulatory environment.