Introduction

Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions. Our long-term outlook, institutional weight and global breadth provide our clients with a stable and reliable financial partner, whether in Corporate or Personal Banking or our Trade Services, Commodities, Financial Institutions and Global Markets lines of business.

Overview

The VP will support the following operational risk management activities in accordance with OCC Heightened Standard using a guideline such as COSO. Specifically, this position will be responsible for administering and managing Operational Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) including Control Testing. The role will participate in the design, supervision and implementation of an RCSA program to provide support in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and escalating the risk assessments performed by the First Line Units (FLUs) of the Bank.

Responsibilities

Process, Risk, Controls, Testing

• Support bank-wide coordination of the RCSA process in close collaboration with FLUs to ensure consistency with sound risk management standards and internal policy and procedures
• Execute the following operational risk management activities: Risk and controls assessment, Process library management, Risk and controls taxonomy, Controls testing, Issues management, Risk analytics
• Maintain all associated process documentation (managed by FLUs), risk taxonomies, policies and procedures
• Execute testing programs and QA all associated documentation
• Ensure the effective implementation of the Branch’s operational risk programs through training, awareness and monitoring
• Promote sound operational risk culture across the Branch by supporting and providing oversight to the first line of defense through various operational risk management programs
• Review and challenge risk assessments conducted by both FLUs and IRM
• Ensure a timely and efficient remediation plan is developed for operational risk management framework issues, and oversee the implementation of rectification
• Support all ad hoc tasks as they arise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum 10 years of work experience in banking, with at least 10 years of work experience in operational risk management plus at least 5 years of experience related to RCSA or other risk and controls are required
• Solid analytical skills and computer skills (Microsoft office including Microsoft Access and Visio) are required
• Familiarity in knowledge of regulatory environment, processes, activities, requirements of a foreign banking organization, operational or enterprise risk management concepts, framework, methods, and governance practices
• Deep understanding of RCSA or Enterprise Risk Management Risk Assessment and Control testing program is required
• CFA, CPA, FRM or other Risk Management-related certifications are preferred, but not required

Pay Range

Actual salary is commensurate with candidate’s relevant years of experience, skillset, education and other qualifications.