assistant manager/ manager, risk & governance.

Designed for a proactive governance professional, this high-visibility position grants comprehensive ownership over operational risk frameworks, regulatory oversight, and enterprise resilience across business operations.

• Oversee regulatory compliance and advisor governance frameworks to maintain seamless adherence to local authority standards.
• Lead operational risk reviews, risk and control self-assessments (RCSA), and business impact analyses for new product launches, digital integrations, and vendor arrangements.
• Drive business continuity and operational resilience exercises, ensuring testing protocols align with regulatory expectations and internal governance standards.
• Manage end-to-end interactions with auditors, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies while steering the timely resolution of audit observations and control deficiencies.
• Deliver strategic risk reporting and executive insights to board-level risk committees, driving continuous improvement in control environments.

About the manager/team
Working directly under an experienced head of function, you will join a progressive and collaborative governance team that offers direct exposure to C-suite stakeholders and cross-departmental strategy.

Skills and experience required

• Solid grasp of local regulatory guidelines, operational risk management tools (RCSA, BCM), and compliance testing methodologies.
• Proven track record in operational risk oversight, compliance reviews, or project governance within the financial services sector.
• Degree in any relevant field, with familiarity or exposure to digital transformation, artificial intelligence, or automation tools considered an advantage.
• Self-motivated team player with an agile mindset, capable of managing multi-stakeholder initiatives and navigating dynamic regulatory landscapes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities with the ability to engage, influence, and partner effectively with stakeholders across all organizational tiers.