Optimus Bank is a digital-driven financial service platform built with a bold ambition of offering optimum banking experiences to millions of customers globally.

Job Description

• The Operational & Sustainability Risk Officer is responsible for supporting the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of operational and sustainability-related risks across the Bank.
• The role involves implementing the Bank’s operational risk management framework, monitoring key risk indicators, supporting risk assessments and incident management, and promoting effective internal controls.
• The role holder will also support the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability considerations into the Bank’s risk management practices, business activities, and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Identify, assess, analyze, and report on adverse risks across the Bank.
• Develop strategies for identifying prevalent risks across the Bank and report the impact of the risks to the Board and Management Risk Committees.
• Develop & Implement mechanisms for early detection of risk trends and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework and other Board-approved Operational & Sustainability Risk Policies across the Bank.
• Proactively measure and monitor identified risks using relevant tools in collaboration with Business Units.
• Monitor key risk trends against internal thresholds and regulatory limits, and escalate breaches as required.
• Responsible for loss incident monitoring, reporting, and management bank wide.
• Embed globally acceptable sustainable practices into day-to-day operations across the Bank and ensure compliance with ESG and sustainability-related regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit Adhoc, weekly, monthly, and quarterly risk and Credit Risk reports (internal and regulatory).
• Ensure implementation and ongoing compliance with the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in line with ISO 22301 standards.
• Maintain accurate customer credit information on the Bank’s IFRS 9 Expected Credit Loss (ECL) computation tool to support proper impairment assessment of the loan portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification in Risk Management, Sustainability, ESG, Audit, Compliance, or a related field is an advantage.
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in operational risk, enterprise risk management, internal control, audit, compliance, sustainability/ESG, or a related field.
• Experience within the banking or financial services industry is preferred.
• Good understanding of operational risk management principles, risk assessment methodologies, internal controls, and business continuity management.
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability risk principles and emerging regulatory requirements will be an advantage.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• Limitless Growth.
• Positive and Inclusive Work Environment.
• Tailored Rewards and Recognitions.
• Continuous learning environment.
• Health and Wellness Benefits.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.