Front Risk Manager

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The Front Risk Manager conducts First Line of Defence (FLOD) activities mandated by the Bank’s control framework. He/she will be an integral part of a team working in close interaction with other FRM teams and the 2nd Line of Defence (2LOD) both locally and across regions.

Front Risk Management (FRM) supports the Frontline (Group Heads) in the management and control of risks. FRM supports/performs controls and enhances the Frontline Risk Management and Control Framework in close collaboration with the Head Front Risk Management of the Region/ Segment/ Division, other FRMs as well as the 2nd Line of Defence (2LoD). FRM supports the performance of the required risk control self-assessments and ensures the risk reporting to the Regional Management.

FRM also supports in audit inspections, risk trend analysis and engaging with Front Management in establish-ing structured risk discussions.

He/she has a solid reporting line to the Greater China FRM Team Head. This role focuses on supporting the Greater China (SG) market in FLOD matters.

**YOUR CHALLENGE**:
**Risk Framework**
- Supports the setup, operation, and maintenance of a consistent and effective Front Risk Management framework, with focus on the Greater China SG team in close coordination with the CRO/ 2LOD functions.

**Risk Assessment and Controls**
- Identifies risks, reviews and challenges, processes, systems, people and proposes mitigating measures.
- Supports the Head FRM on thematic and business specific risk reviews.
- Supports/performs the required risk control assessments, guided and supported by the 2LoD and/or the Head FRM.
- Supports/performs FLOD controls - including quality controls on process embedded risk controls.

**Monitoring**
- Monitors risks, manages incidents and remediation measures/projects.
- Maintains a control plan for the Market.
- Supports that front-related audit issues (regulator, external auditors and GIA) are timely and sustainably resolved.

**Reporting**
- Supports the Management Reporting process.
- Reports misconduct and policy breaches to frontline management (HR, Head FRM).

**Interaction with Stakeholders**
- Supports close and systematic collaboration/information flow between the FLOD and the 2LOD;
- Supports audits and other internal/external reviews/ audits.

**Regulatory Responsibilities &/or Risk Management**
- Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Initiates appropriate measures together with stakeholders in case of negative control results (if deemed appropriate), defines and monitors interims risk mitigating measures.
- Supports/monitors clean-up activities and follow-up on 2LOD or Head FRM risk inputs and monitors remediation/mitigation measures and projects.
- Supports Market (Head) in elaboration and assessment of Market strategy and business cases to ensure risk management angle is an integral part from the beginning.
- Supports the development of front-related system improvements from a risk and control aspect.

**YOUR PROFILE**:

- University degree or equivalent education in Banking and/or Finance, Compliance, Law, Risk Management or Business Administration.
- At least 10 years of professional, relevant working experience in financial industry/ Private Banking, preferably in Front Risk Management, Business Management, Business Support, Compliance, Legal, or Audit.
- Excellent analytical problem solving and interpersonal skills as well as high level of flexibility and adaptability to changes.
- Solid banking products knowledge (e.g. Fixed Income, Equities, Funds, Structured Products etc.) to perform the respective controls and follow-ups.
- Good interpersonal skills to liaise with RMs, ARMs as well as other departments and stakeholders.
- Ability to work on own initiative, willing to take on responsibility. Good lateral thinking capabilities and self-control/self-solve abilities.
- Thorough and detailed working style, attention to detail.
- Ability to work with/ oversee complexity and work under high pressure.
- Professional and convincing communication skills with stakeholders in various roles and functions.
- Decisive, well-organized, proactive and act with care and assertiveness.