Join a leading global financial services organisation as an Operations Risk & Control Governance Associate to VP. This role offers the opportunity to play a central part in strengthening operational risk governance, enhancing internal controls, and supporting business transformation initiatives. Working in a collaborative international environment, you will partner with cross-functional teams to improve governance frameworks and ensure operational excellence across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor operational risks, incidents, and key risk indicators across business processes to support effective risk management.
- Prepare risk reports and management updates that enable informed business and governance decisions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen control frameworks and enhance operational risk governance.
- Lead control improvement initiatives, support policy and procedure enhancements, and drive continuous process optimisation.
- Coordinate new business approval processes to ensure operational readiness and compliance with governance standards.
- Deliver operational risk awareness training and promote consistent control standards across teams.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Over 6 years of experience in securities trading operations, securities regulatory reporting, operational risk, internal controls, or process improvement within a global financial services organisation.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong understanding of operational risk management, governance frameworks, and financial services operations.
Soft Skills:
- Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across multicultural teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native level.
- English: Business level.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of regulatory reporting and governance processes.
- Experience developing policies, procedures, and operational documentation.
- Exposure to business transformation or control enhancement projects within investment banking or financial services.
About the Company
Our client is a globally recognised financial services organisation with a strong presence in Japan. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to operational excellence, the company provides employees with opportunities to work on impactful governance initiatives while partnering with experienced professionals across international teams.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work opportunities.
- Casual dress code and a healthy work-life balance with minimal overtime.
- Flex-time and opportunities to contribute to high-impact governance and transformation projects.
- Collaborative international environment with excellent career development opportunities.
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