Banking- Operational Risk Lead FTC

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational risk professional who enjoys working in a collaborative banking environment while maintaining independence within the risk control framework.

My client, a well-established international bank in London, is looking to appoint an Operational Risk Lead to join its Legal & Compliance function. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the effective implementation and oversight of the bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) across the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert in operational risk, working closely with business and support functions to identify, assess and mitigate operational risks. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, regulatory awareness and the ability to independently drive operational risk initiatives across the bank.

Job Title BANKING-Operational Risk Lead-Mandarin Speaking

Location City of London

Work style: 100% office based

Salary: 300/day

Languages: Fluent Mandarin and English

Length: 6 Month MAYBE Extend

Key Responsibilities

· Oversee and ensure the effective implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) across the bank.

· Lead and maintain the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process to identify, measure and monitor operational risks.

· Develop and maintain the bank’s Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting framework and ensure effective risk monitoring.

· Analyse, document and report operational risk events, ensuring appropriate escalation and follow-up actions.

· Provide guidance and challenge to business units and support functions regarding operational risk management and mitigation strategies.

· Support the development and enhancement of operational risk policies, procedures and risk infrastructure.

· Facilitate operational risk scenario analysis and risk assessments across the organisation.

· Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, including Risk Committee and Operational Risk forums.

· Deliver training across the organisation on operational risk frameworks, including RCSA, KRI and risk event reporting.

· Work closely with internal stakeholders to improve operational processes and strengthen risk controls.

Requirements

· Strong experience in Operational Risk Management within the banking sector, ideally in a commercial banking or treasury environment.

· Solid knowledge of operational risk frameworks, including RCSA, KRI reporting, risk event analysis and operational resilience.

· Good understanding of the UK regulatory environment relating to operational risk.

· Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and risk committees, with strong communication and reporting skills.

· Ability to work independently as a subject matter expert while collaborating effectively with wider teams.

· Familiarity with a broad range of wholesale banking or treasury products and their operational processes.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence and drive change.

· Degree level education in finance, accounting, mathematics or a related discipline, and/or relevant professional qualifications.

· Fluency in both Mandarin and English is highly desirable due to regular reporting to international stakeholders.