Business Risk Manager 100% (f/m/d) - (Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Leave Replacement - 12 months)

Tasks

• Supports the front office in risk-related tasks, such as conducting risk and control self-assessments, evaluating and addressing operational risk events, providing ad hoc business support, and conducting post-implementation and post-release reviews as well as periodic (at least annual) conduct reviews
• Collaborates with the second and third lines of defense, Front Management, and other relevant stakeholders in the region to ensure a consistent approach to risk management and adherence to the highest quality standards
• Prepares and provides regional and/or market-specific risk reports in collaboration with the front office to ensure transparency and regulatory oversight by regional and/or market management, particularly with regard to the handling of regulatory and quality assurance matters
• Initiates and promotes measures to raise risk awareness and provide training
• Provides risk-related support and consulting for regional and/or market-related projects, as well as risk control self-assessments
• Monitors and supports the resolution of risks, incidents, and control issues to ensure a sustainable solution to the gaps identified by the second line of defense, internal audit, or regulatory authorities
• Coordinates with other business risk managers and interacts with various internal stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Compliance, Audit), depending on the issue
• Leads and implements change initiatives to improve risk management processes and ensures that the team is aligned with evolving regulatory and business requirements
• Supports strategic decisions that align regulatory objectives with risk management considerations, while weighing various perspectives and potential consequences

Requirements

• A team player with a proactive mindset and the ability to relate to colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and stakeholders at various management levels
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach, with confident communication across all departments and hierarchical levels
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and under pressure without compromising quality, precision, and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with digital collaboration tools