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Associate, Operational Risk & Control

On-site in Kwun Tong·Full-time·Added 8 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

DBS Bank

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Kwun Tong
Contract
Full-time
Experience
3+ years

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in operational risk, internal controls, audit, compliance, or banking operations, preferably within consumer banking or wealth management.
  • Sound knowledge of operational risk, internal controls, incident management, and banking operations, with practical experience in applying relevant policies and procedures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an inquisitive mindset and the ability to assess complex information, identify control weaknesses and emerging risks, constructively challenge the status quo, and recommend practical improvements.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail, a responsible and proactive working attitude, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with data analysis, reporting tools, automation, or AI-enabled solutions is an advantage.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

The role

Technology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented operational risk professional to join the Consumer Banking Wealth Management Operations (CBWMO) Risk and Control team. The role is responsible for supporting management of operational risk and controls, monitoring key risk indicators, coordinating the follow-up of control issues, and preparing risk and governance information. The successful candidate should bring relevant experience in banking operations, risk management, internal controls, audit, or compliance, together with the ability to work independently and engage effectively with stakeholders.

What you'll do

  • Incident Management: Coordinate fact gathering, impact assessment, root cause analysis, incident documentation, and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions for operational incidents.
  • Risk & Control Assessment: Support Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), thematic reviews, process reviews, and other risk assessments to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls across operational processes. Analyze relevant information and review findings, identify control gaps and improvement opportunities, constructively challenge existing practices.
  • Reporting & Governance: Compile and update key risk indicators (KRIs), quality metrics, incident records, meeting materials, and routine management reports.
  • Stakeholder Management: Work closely with operations teams and relevant risk and control functions to provide practical guidance, facilitate timely issue resolution, and support the implementation of sustainable control enhancements.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance risk and control processes through data analysis, automation, and appropriate use of digital or AI-enabled solutions. Support the development and implementation of practical improvements that strengthen control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
  • Risk Culture: Support the promotion of a strong risk culture by developing and delivering risk awareness training, workshops and other engagement activities.

How you'll work

Regular

Business Function

Role Overview

Key Requirements

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Location: Two Harbour Square

Job

Risk Management

Employee Status

Full time

Hiring process

3 steps1 interviewa task to do
  1. Apply

  2. Getting to know you

    With a Talent Advisor · Not every role

    Before meeting, candidates may complete a short challenge — an assessment, a case study or a quick chat with a Talent Advisor.

  3. Interview

    A meeting to learn about your skills, how you handle challenges and what motivates you, with scenario-based questions.

  4. Pre-Employment Check

  5. Offer

  6. Onboarding

    After accepting the offer, onboarding covers paperwork and introductions.

  • The second step is optional and may take different forms (assessment, case study, or chat with a Talent Advisor).

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