Job Description

Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (“MRC”) for Hong Kong

The Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme is a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions (“AIs”) to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual’s previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions.

For information related to MRC Scheme, “Frequently Asked Questions for In Scope Individuals” is published by HKAB/Industry Guidelines ( https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/home) or further information will be available upon request, if it is applicable to the position(s) applied.

Country of Location:

China Hong Kong

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist to maintain the operational risk management framework by referring to the best practice of risk governance and management.
• Responsible for execution of operational risk framework by reviewing the adequacy of the implemented controls.
• Responsible for operational risk identification, response, monitoring and reporting.
• Review the status of risk acceptance or mitigation and whether residual risk still persists.
• Conduct reviews on operational controls, including understanding relevant control designs, review scoping, control testing, and communication of findings with reviewee teams.
• Perform deep-dive reviews or investigation into operational risk incidents to identify the root cause(s), provide recommendations to address the control weakness and evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective and preventive actions applied.
• Provide consultancy on the processes and controls in relation to operational risks.
• Review and provide comments for new products proposals and outsourcing activities in terms of risk management and controls.
• Identify, investigate and advise businesses on existing and emerging risks.
• Keep track of operational risk intelligence from regulatory initiated platform and industry alliances, and advises the corresponding preventive actions.
• Provide consultancy and advice to BUs and non-BUs in relation to operational risk management, in particular new business and IT initiatives.
• Support BUs and non-BUs to manage risk by designing and implementing risk management processes and frameworks.
• Prepare the bank-wide awareness or education program to promote the cultures operational risk management in the Bank.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree holder in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management or related disciplines.

• Holder of ECF-AORP qualification will be an advantage.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in audit, internal control, operational risk management in financial institution

• Experience in leading programmes to enhance operational risk management frameworks, and developing & reviewing robust controls frameworks to support the operational resilience strategy.

• Knowledge in the risk prevention and control monitoring in financial institutions.

• Self-motivated, detail-minded, organized and able to work independently.

• Good PC, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).