Senior Operational Risk Officer
Reporting directly to the Head of Operational Risk, the selected candidate will mainly be responsible for assisting the team in maintaining a robust Operational Risk Management Framework across the Bank’s entities.
Malta * Full-time
Duties and responsibilities
- Engaging with the business areas of the Group and its Entities, and contributing to the risk and control culture of the organisation through knowledge sharing and awareness
- Reviewing policies & procedures, risk assessment materials submitted by various departments and to analyse the compliance/operation risks in new businesses / products / systems
- Supporting in the completion of the annual Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) exercise of the Group and its Entities; performing operational risk control assurance testing as required
- Supporting and mentoring the operational risk officer/s
- Participating in the business continuity plans and ensure that remain fit for purpose and organise tests to ensure the control environment is appropriate
- Conducting business impact analysis and risk assessment to identify critical business functions within the Group and its Entities
- Identifying and implementing new strategic improvement including new rules and process with partners related with card business
- Collating data and produce reports that synthesizes card fraud trends for senior managers
- Assisting with the implementation of new processes and software solutions and write corresponding requirements
- Monitoring suspicious transaction activities and resolved fraud in line with Third parties requirements
- Contacting merchants and cardholders to verify charges and prevent losses
- Producing scheduled and ad hoc risk reports to specific stakeholders and present the information where required
Required knowledge, skills and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Banking & Finance or any other related area
- At least 3 years’ experience in the banking Industry, preferably in risk management
- Experience in card risk management will be considered a strong plus
- Being able to work individually and collaboratively with colleagues across the Group
- Excellent spoken and written communication in English; French knowledge will be considered a plus