The posting
We are looking for an experienced Operational Risk Expert to strengthen our Client's non‑financial risk management capabilities within a dynamic, international banking environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, executing, and enhancing the operational risk framework, with particular focus on incident management, RCSA, internal controls, and business continuity.
Key responsibilities
- Support and further develop the operational and non‑financial risk management framework across the organisation.
- Identify, analyse, and report operational losses and incidents; maintain and improve the incident database and reporting in dedicated Group tools.
- Coordinate and perform Risk and Control Self‑Assessments (RCSA), including action plan monitoring and regular follow‑up with business owners.
- Support the design, execution, and continuous improvement of internal control programmes, including coordination of periodic control campaigns.
- Contribute to Business Continuity Management: Business Impact Analysis, continuity strategies, testing of plans, and ongoing maintenance of BCM documentation.
- Perform risk assessment of outsourcing and other third‑party providers, including cross‑border cooperation where needed.
- Review, update, and draft internal procedures and policies in line with Group standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Prepare risk reports, indicators, and management information to senior stakeholders, including presentations for governance committees and boards.
- Cooperate closely with Compliance, business and operational units to embed risk culture and ensure effective implementation of risk mitigation measures.
- Deliver training sessions and workshops to increase awareness of operational and conduct risk, BCM, and internal control standards.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience in operational / non‑financial risk, internal control, or business continuity in banking, leasing, factoring or broader financial services.
- Proven hands‑on experience with RCSA campaigns, incident/loss data collection and analysis, and reporting of key risk metrics.
- Practical exposure to Business Continuity Management (BIA, continuity plans, testing) is a strong asset.
- Good understanding of regulatory environment for non‑financial risk in financial institutions.
- Experience working in an international or Group set‑up and cooperating with multiple stakeholders and countries is an advantage.
- Very good analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks under time pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively challenge and support business partners.
- Higher education in finance, economics, risk management or a related field; postgraduate studies in risk management will be treated as an asset.
- Very good command of English (spoken and written).
What we offer
- Opportunity to work in a growing international financial institution with a strong focus on non‑financial risk and governance.
- Real impact on the shape of the operational risk framework and internal control environment.
- Exposure to cross‑border projects and cooperation with stakeholders in multiple countries.
- Professional development through specialised trainings and access to best practices in risk management and BCM.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid working model, and a friendly, collaborative culture.



