Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management 1

VP, Enterprise Risk Management-Risk Management Infrastructure and Project Management

• Plan, manage and drive system/data development/procurement and project implementation to support enterprise-level Risk Management strategies, initiatives and frameworks in APAC
• Lead enterprise-level Risk Management project planning and execution in APAC and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Manage enterprise-level Risk Management system/data requirements and lead change management for risk management in APAC
• Manage and maintain enterprise-level risk management tools, frameworks and systems in APAC for effective risk identification, treatment, monitoring and reporting
• Design, develop and update enterprise-level Risk Management policies and frameworks to support the enhancement of Data (BCBS 239) and Model Risk governance in APAC
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices
• Liaise with key stakeholders in the 3 Lines of Defence to facilitate consultation, due diligence and approvals for APAC risk management frameworks, systems and projects
• Provide training and support to risk management colleagues, including from APAC offices, to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management infrastructure and frameworks in APAC

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and enhancement of risk frameworks, standards and policies, and provide oversight across the 1st Line of Defence
• Review and challenge the effectiveness of risk controls in the 1st Line of Defence and implement best risk management practices 
• Provide oversight over the systems and data infrastructure needed to support risk management activities in APAC
• Oversee the design of risk management data architecture as well as its alignment with the overall technology, data and model strategy of SMBC
• Manage the life cycle of Risk Management systems and work with users and stakeholders to maintain and enhance the systems in line with strategy, policy and framework changes in APAC
• Engage important stakeholders (risk managers, front office, vendors, etc.) to communicate and resolve issues pertaining to risk management systems and projects
• Prepare and present risk management reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Lead and facilitate risk management workshops and meetings
• Plan, manage and prioritize actions to manage regulatory expectations and audit requirements

Requirements

• Self-starter and critical thinker with good leadership skills
• Strong project management skills
• Good knowledge of data sets and data models; prior experience in implementing or managing GRC or any risk management system preferred
• University Graduate (BA or BSc in an analytical field)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance and Project Management; Prior experience in working with GRC system preferred
• Any risk management-related certification (eg. FRM, PRM, SCR) preferred
• Proactive, resourceful and able to think and act strategically and tactically
• Able to multi-task and work independently under tight timelines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills 
• Culturally sensitive