Operational Risk / Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) Specialist

Responsibilities:

Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) & Governance
• Support the development and enhancement of enterprise risk management policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Prepare and maintain risk awareness and training materials to promote a strong risk culture across the organization.
• Assist in maintaining effective risk governance by supporting the establishment and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Support the preparation of risk reports and materials for senior management and Board Committees.
• Partner with Risk Champions and Risk Owners across the First Line of Defense to provide guidance and consolidate business unit risk reporting.

Country Risk Management (CRM)
• Consolidate operational risk incidents across regional entities and perform trend analysis and thematic reviews to identify emerging risks.
• Support regional teams in establishing and maintaining KRIs aligned with the firm's risk governance framework.
• Assist the central risk function in maintaining effective oversight of regional risk management activities.

Product Risk Management (PRM)
• Support product risk assessments by partnering with Product and Risk Owners to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks across crypto and digital asset products.
• Validate the effectiveness of controls identified during product risk assessments and monitor timely implementation of remediation actions.
• Conduct risk assessments for new products, services, and business initiatives.

Functional Risk Management (FRM)
• Support the development and maintenance of KRI matrices across global and regional risk functions.
• Assist Risk Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in establishing KRIs aligned with the enterprise risk framework.
• Enable the central risk team to maintain ongoing oversight across multiple risk pillars and functions.

Operational Risk Initiatives
• Support Operational Risk programmes including, but not limited to:
  • Third-Party Risk Management
  • Incident Management
  • Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
  • Prepare risk dashboards, management reports, and risk analytics to facilitate effective management oversight.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects and perform ad hoc assignments as required.

Requirements:

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management, Audit, Advisory, Financial Services, or Product Risk Management.

• Experience in the financial services, fintech, or digital assets/cryptocurrency industry is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platforms and database management systems is an advantage.

• Strong project management and execution capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) implementation and governance.

• Familiarity with operational risk methodologies, including Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), incident management, and risk reporting.

• Exposure to regulatory expectations within financial institutions, fintech, or digital asset businesses.

• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CRISC, CIA, or equivalent are advantageous.