Head of Ops Risk, Market Risk & Fraud

Job Description

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Our client is a top-notch bank that is looking for a qualified candidate to join their firm.

Job Description

1. Management & Leadership

Develop departmental objectives, functions, responsibilities, and annual work plans aligned with the Bank’s overall strategic goals.

Prepare annual budget plans, staffing structures, and cost allocations for the Department.

Lead and direct all departmental operations in line with the Bank’s Risk Management strategy, ensuring each division achieves its assigned KPIs.

Oversee employee discipline, work ethics, and compliance with the Bank’s internal regulations.

Recruit, train, and develop staff; provide career development orientation and performance evaluation.

Ensure effective communication and dissemination of management directions to all subordinate units.

Foster a professional, collaborative, and high-performance work culture within the Department.

2. Professional & Technical Responsibilities

Risk Management Operations

Develop, organize, and oversee the implementation of risk management frameworks across key areas : Credit Risk (QLRRTD), Core Credit Systems, Operational Risk (QLRRHĐ), and AML / Compliance (PCRT & TTKB).

Establish and maintain mechanisms for risk identification, assessment, classification, and risk modeling across business units.

Develop and implement a comprehensive set of risk management policies, manuals, and procedures aligned with international standards.

Build and maintain internal risk databases and portfolio management dashboards to support decision-making and regulatory reporting.

Oversee the operation and enhancement of the core credit risk management system, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s enterprise risk framework.

Provide professional feedback and control review on internal documents and policies from a risk governance perspective.

Supervision & Compliance

Monitor, analyze, and evaluate the implementation of internal risk management policies to ensure full compliance and alignment with Basel II / III and international best practices.

Manage and coordinate projects that enhance or support enterprise-wide risk management capabilities.

Risk Awareness & Advisory

Promote risk awareness across the Bank to ensure transparency and accountability in all risk categories.

Provide strategic direction and quality assurance for risk management initiatives developed by subordinate divisions.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Banking, or International Trade.

Skills & Competencies

Strong ability in strategic planning, goal setting, and operational execution.

Proven leadership and decision-making skills, with a focus on people development.

Excellent presentation and communication skills; articulate and persuasive in both written and spoken communication.

Skilled in negotiation, coordination, and conflict resolution across departments.

Ability to build strong connections, influence teams positively, and drive collaboration.

Language Proficiency

English proficiency : IELTS 6.0 or equivalent and above.

Professional Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in the Finance / Banking industry, with at least 5 years in Risk Management or related leadership roles.

Deep understanding of Credit Risk, Operational Risk, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) frameworks.

Strong expertise in risk measurement and modeling methodologies.

In-depth knowledge of Basel II principles and regulatory risk standards.

Additional Requirements

Ability to adapt and perform effectively in a fast-changing environment.

High resilience and capacity to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Willingness to travel frequently and work beyond regular hours when required.

Strong systematic and analytical thinking, with a solution-oriented mindset.

Quick, flexible, and accurate in handling emerging issues.

Collaborative mindset with a willingness to share knowledge and mentor others to enhance departmental expertise.

Contact : Huong Do

Due to the immense number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.