SVP/VP, Unit Operational Risk Manager

About the role The Unit Operational Risk Manager (UORM) plays a pivotal role in

strengthening GFMO’s operational risk posture and ensuring a resilient,

well‑controlled operating environment across Global Financial Markets processes.

The UORM partners closely with unit leaders, Group Ops COO‑ORM, RMG‑OR and other

stakeholders to embed the Group’s Operational Risk Management (ORM) Framework,

drive proactive risk identification, elevate risk culture, and support the

implementation of GFMO’s 2026 Risk Roadmap and Group Operations Scorecard

priorities. Responsibilities Governance and ORM Framework Implementation

Implement Group ORM policies, standards, taxonomies and guides. Maintain

GFMO‑specific procedures to meet ORM expectations. Coordinate audits and

regulatory inspections Operational Risk Identification, Assessment & Profiling

Lead RCSA, ensuring quality assessment of risks and controls. Identify emerging

risks via thematic reviews and issue trends. Drive KRI monitoring and

escalation. Control Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement Assess design and

operating effectiveness of GFMO controls. Review surveillance and exception

trends to identify themes and uplift control discipline. Rationalise BAU

monitoring activities for relevance and value. Incident Management Ensure

timely, accurate and well‑analysed incident reporting. Oversee robustness of

corrective and preventive actions. Manage timely closure and minimise

extensions. Reporting, Insights & Stakeholder Engagement Maintain an accurate

and up‑to‑date operational risk profile, ensuring transparency of key risk

exposures, emerging themes and control effectiveness. Prepare insightful

dashboards, analysis and management updates that translate data into actionable

risk intelligence and support decision‑making. Engage actively in risk forums

and partner with relevant stakeholders to drive cross‑functional alignment,

strengthen risk governance and ensure consistent understanding of GFMO’s risk

landscape. Building a Strong Risk & Control Culture Promote ownership,

transparency and ethical conduct. Drive mandatory learning compliance. Lead

communication, uplifts and behaviour‑reinforcement programmes. Risk & Control

Advisory for New Business & Change Initiatives Provide proactive, value‑adding

risk and control advisory on new business proposals, transformative initiatives

and change activities led by GFMO managers. Assess proposed processes, controls,

and impacts using an operational risk lens to ensure alignment with ORM policies

and governance expectations. Partner with GFMO leads to identify potential risk

exposures early and recommend practical mitigations throughout the change

lifecycle. Requirements Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent.

Operational risk, audit or control background; T&M familiarity preferred. Strong

analytical, problem‑solving and communication abilities. Able to influence and

collaborate effectively. High integrity and strong risk culture champion. Apply

Now We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional

advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and

recognises your achievements. Location: DBS Asia Gateway Job: Risk Management

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