Description

Our Client is a leading commercial bank in Hong Kong, and known for its innovation and stability. They are seeking for a leader to fortify the bank's resilience and spearhead the evolution of its Operational and Climate Risk frameworks in response to an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Your Responsibilities

• Framework Governance & Strategy: Architect and maintain a robust Operational and Climate Risk framework. Lead a high-performing team to implement rigorous processes for risk identification, measurement, assessment, and control across all business lines.
• Resilience & Crisis Management: Serve as the primary architect for the bank's operational resilience. Oversee the end-to-end implementation of BCP and HKMA OR-2 standards, including large-scale testing, drills, and incident management protocols.
• Climate Risk Integration: Pioneer the bank's climate risk strategy, integrating environmental factors into periodic stress testing and the broader risk appetite statement to meet emerging regulatory expectations.
• Executive Advisory & Reporting: Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and Senior Management. Deliver high-impact, actionable reporting that translates complex risk data into strategic business insights.
• Operational Oversight: Provide expert guidance to business units on risk-related matters, ensuring a proactive risk culture while monitoring incident management and remediation effectiveness.

Key Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Risk Management within the banking sector, including at least few years managerial capacity.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of banking operations and a sophisticated understanding of global market standards for risk control and non-financial risk management.
• Regulatory Acumen: Proven track record of interacting with regulators (e.g., HKMA) and a strong ability to interpret and implement regulatory requirements into tangible bank policies.
• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional investigative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex operational incidents under pressure.
• Credentials: A Bachelor's degree is required. Professional designations such as FRM, CFA, or ECF (ORM/CRM/GSF/Compliance) are highly preferred and considered a distinct advantage.
• Communication: Mastery of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) is essential for effective stakeholder engagement.

Interested parties please click Apply Now to submit your CV to us. For any enquiries and immediate response, please feel free to send you CV or contactCarrie Chanat c.chan@gravitasgroup.com