Job Description

General information

Entity

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *.

We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.

As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.

Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.

We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.

By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations.

All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to take part in our mission ?

*By balance sheet size - The Banker, Juillet 2025

Reference

2026-115203

Update date

03/09/2026

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Risk Management / Control

Job title

Head of Risk and Permanent Control Division

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Expected start date

01/02/2027

Management position

Yes

Job summary

To assume the functions of Head of RPC Japan, responsible for the management of the Risk Management Division locally, responsible of the follow-up, monitoring and reporting of all the counterparty, market, and operational risks borne by CA-CIB Japan in all its activities.

To build and maintain a good working relationship with business lines, coverage bankers and Senior Country Officer to anticipate risks, to manage business in a sound manner, and to disseminate the Risk culture of CA-CIB.

To proactively manage the portfolio with on-going monitoring and reporting of any risk event on a counterparty or an industry, in order to recommend/take both pre-emptive and follow-up actions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Business Planning

To act as the unique RPC representative in Japan vis-à-vis the management and the other departments of the unit, as well as vis-à-vis third parties, for maintaining adequate Human Resources, for participating to the BCP and for other daily administrative matters; to attend various committees relevant to its Risk and Permanent Control function, including but not limited to, Market Risk Committee, Business Committee, Credit Risk Committee, Internal Control Committee, Risk Anomalies Committee, ALM Committee and etc.

To manage, supervise and coordinate all the local RPC functions (SCS, FSP, CMR, MAM, MRO) as defined in the respective Job Descriptions of these functions; to review their reports and make necessary improvements; to attend their meetings; to adequately review & update local policies & procedures under RPC responsibilities.

To maintain a good quality of the portfolio through:

• To lead Risk portfolio reviews & participate in CSP reviews for risk appetite defining
• Proactively manage the portfolio with on-going monitoring, reporting of counterparty or industrial sector risk events with pre-emptive &/or follow-up actions.
• To alert the local management and CRO APAC about any possible degradation of risks in the Country
• To maintain integrity of risk data and parameters and monitoring the annual review cycle of the counterparties and guarantors of the Country and their rating process through monthly reporting to CRO APAC and monthly alerts to the local Management.
• Monitoring of Market Risks and of respect of limits imposed on traders.

To coordinate and supervise the implementation in Japan of all CA-CIB projects (e.g. Basle IV, FRTB, evolution of Risk systems infrastructure, evolution of Risk methodologies and processes);

Supplementary Information

1. Management and Reporting

Senior Country Officer / Head of RPC Asia Pacific

Full disclosures and reporting of all risks borne by CA-CIB Tokyo, to the Senior Country Officer, CRO Asia Pacific, Internal Audit, Inspection Generale, Local Regulatory Authorities and External Auditors.

1. Risk

See above

1. Communication

Including primarily all relevant departments across the bank as well as external inspectors and auditors

1. Systems Used

Internal

Outlook, Office, Intranet, Phidias, Anadefi

External

Debtwire, Rating Agencies, News providers

1. Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

· Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the Japan Compliance manual and Compliance policies and procedures as issued from time to time; Financial Security requirements, including, but not limited to, the prevention of Financial Crime and Fraud including reporting obligations to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

· Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.

Position location

Geographical area

Asia, Japan

City

TOKYO

Remote work

hybrid

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

University degree or equivalent. Master’s degree or equivalent is desirable.

Level of minimal experience

11 years and more

Experience

At least 10–15 years of investment banking experience, with strong experience in Risk Management. Experience across investment banking products, including ECM and derivatives, is desirable.

Required skills

· Strong people and team management skills

· Strong risk culture and analytical skills

· Proven decision-making capabilities

· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to identify, monitor and escalate emerging risk issues

· Team-oriented and able to work effectively with senior stakeholders

Technical skills required

· Strong knowledge of financial and risk analysis

· Strong knowledge of counterparty, market and operational risk

· Understanding of investment banking products and risk management frameworks

· Good IT literacy and strong numerical skills

Languages

Good communication skill in English /Japanese language skills are preferred.