AVP, Operational Risk Manager – Division

As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

 Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

 We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why join?

Are you a seasoned Operational Risk professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? Join OCBC Bank as an Operational Risk Manager – Division within our Group Risk Management (GRM) division. At OCBC, we're committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment where you can thrive and develop your career. We offer opportunities for growth across our global network. If you're passionate about risk management and driven to succeed, rise to the challenge today

How it works?

You will join our high performing division aligned Operational Risk Management (ORM) team in Group Risk Management. The division aligned ORM team is a 2nd Line of Defence (2 LOD) function providing risk and control oversight, review and challenge coverage and support for our key business and support divisions.  

• Key business divisions – Private Banking (BOS), Global Wholesale Bank, Global Treasury and;

• Key support divisions – Group Operations and Technology, Group Finance, Group Legal and Compliance and Group Human Resource.

For you to be successful in the role, you must have board experience in Operational Risk Management as well as deep process/ product expertise in the divisions you are covering.

What you do?

• Collaborate with 1st Line of Defence functions across divisions on various risk-related matters

• Ensure divisions operate in a controlled and compliant manner

• Profile key risks of the division for senior management awareness

• Conduct root cause analysis of significant risk events

• Identify, assess, and test key risks and controls relevant to the business

• Address risks related to new products and third-party relationships

• Ensure compliance with key regulatory and internal policy requirements

Who you are?

• 5 to 10 years of experience in risk and control, audit, or compliance roles

• End-to-end knowledge of treasury, retail, and/or wholesale banking products and processes

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Analytical, inquisitive, and tenacious mindset

• Results-driven self-starter with strong problem-solving and quantitative skills

• Comfortable communicating with senior management

• Creative thinker able to synthesize data across operational risk domains

• Capable of producing a comprehensive view of the division's operational risk profile

Who you work with

Group Risk Management works independently to protect, build, and drive our businesses. The team support good decision-making. With strong risk analysis. And a crucial, comprehensive role in sharpening our competitive edge. Optimising risk-adjusted returns. It's about seeking and adopting best-in-class practices. Protecting the group from unforeseen losses. Keeping risk within appetite. Embracing change and managing growth in one of the world's strongest banks.

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.