Branch Business Manager

Job description: Branch Business Manager

Tasks

• Act as an independent, trusted risk advisor to branch management, assessing and clearly presenting risk issues to facilitate decision making
• Support the establishment, operation and maintenance of an effective risk management framework for the office, working closely with various stakeholders in business, BRM or CRO functions
• Support branch management on branch-wide projects and initiatives that drive a positive risk culture and improved control framework
• Support branch management in interactions with auditors and regulators
• Evaluate and monitor risk metrics, identify thematic risks and escalate concerns or emerging trends/hotspots to Branch Management, including thematic risk reviews to identify areas for control improvement and assess specific issues presented to the Risk Committee
• Oversee branch-wide implementation of front-line (APAC and non-APAC) business practices and risk standards, policies and procedures
• Ensure close and systematic cooperation and information sharing between the 1st LoD and the 2nd LoD
• Promote a positive risk culture and awareness across the office, including delivering training and control/support initiatives within the front office, acting as an interface between front and control/support units (Risk, Compliance, Operations, Technology)
• Ensure that business objectives are achieved while maintaining an appropriate balance with regulatory requirements, risk tolerance and operational resilience

Audit management (mainly front focus)

• Support Branch Management as point of contact for annual regulatory and front office audits, including preparation, coordination and alignment across functions, and ensure factual accuracy of observations
• Monitor corrective actions identified from audits or reviews to ensure they are implemented in accordance with the Committee's timetable and their effectiveness

Regulatory responsibilities and risk management

• Demonstrate appropriate values and behaviors, including but not limited to standards for

Requirements

Personal characteristics

• Driven and passionate to bring about positive change in the organization
• Very organized and able to handle a variety of topics
• Solution-oriented, taking into account both business value and risk mitigation
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills - team player
• Strong empathy for people and all cultural backgrounds

Professional and technical requirements

• University degree or equivalent education in banking and/or finance
• More than 5 years of relevant professional experience in the financial industry, preferably in private banking risk management, compliance or internal audit
• Ability to organize content, present ideas and recommendations in a clear and structured manner
• Strong understanding of the private banking business and regulatory requirements in Singapore
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to integrate different positions into workable tasks and/or actions

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