Vice President - Risk and Control (Quality Assurance) - Singapore

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:

• Drive a risk and control culture across Operations
• Perform risk monitoring
• Execute Quality Assurance reviews within Operations
• Manage the Risks and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process for Operations, challenge the appropriateness and completeness of the risk repositories with the functional managers (where required) and interface with ORM for addition of new risks / amendment of existing risks, etc.
• Oversee the KRI breaks and exceptions periodically to assess impact
• Analyse incidents / events, perform root cause analysis and identify the strategic outlook of actions proposed
• Engage in discussions concerning the control framework with Internal / External Auditors (audit related); cooperate in completion of such audits as well as the SOX Audits
• Collaborate with cross divisional / regional counterparts on initiatives looking to enhance the control and governance framework for Operations
• Participate in initiatives launched by the Control team to pave way for a better control framework within Operations
• Ensure consistent understanding of relevant of standards and guidelines applicable to operations
• Prepare materials for training, awareness, case study sessions on themes relevant to the current control environment to ensure uniform appreciation of existing risks and controls among the Operations teams
• Prepare relevant updates for cross border forums, monthly meetings, etc., as required.
• Oversee regulatory compliance activities including but not limited to deliverables to regulators (via Compliance), regulatory incident analysis, etc.

Key objectives critical to success for this role will be: the development and implementation of a strong Quality Assurance function within the team, with the skills and capability to proactively support Operations management in strengthening the control environment.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Experience of Audit and/or Quality Assurance
• Strategic mind-set with the ability to design new processes
• Collaborative working style, with strong communication skills
• Has relevant experience in Operations, preferably with a risk management background
• Is a confident communicator with good presentation skills
• Is comfortable with negotiating; possesses an ability to seek buy-ins from key stakeholders
• Has a keen attention to details, able to multitask and enjoys problem solving
• Possesses strong analytical skills and an ability to quickly learn new products and systems; needs to be able to thrive in a challenging constantly changing environment
• Is dynamic - with a strong character and excellent interpersonal skills