About Our Client:

Our client, a leading financial institution with a growing presence across Asia, is seeking a head of operational risk and business continuity management (BCM). As part of a high growth business, this is a key appointment and will be leading a team to manage operational risk and BCM across all lines of business at group level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Continuity Management: Work with regulators to ensure that BCM and BCP processes are up-to-date and in line with operational requirements.
• Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior management to understand business needs and adapt operational and BCM requirements to specific business units and regions.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a BCM team at group level, providing mentorship and growth opportunities to further enhance team capabilities.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: 15 – 20 years or more of leadership in Operational Risk and BCM.
• Skills: Strong ability to balance risk with business acumen with BCM policies. Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills are essential.