Operational Risk Business Partner

The Operational Risk Business Partner works to identify and limit the risk associated with a company’s operations. Responsibilities involve developing the Operational Risk Framework through assessing business operations, identifying risks in projects, processes and new initiatives, and completing operational risk assessments RCSA on your findings. Develop policies and implement changes by providing oversight in mitigating operational and project risks.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing and supporting risk identification, assessment and measurement to ensure risk is being managed within our risk appetite and that regulatory requirements are being met.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners to ensure risk management is embedded in business processes.
• Liaise with IT Security to continue development of GRC program from an operational risk and privacy lens.
• Maintain and oversee business continuity management program including appropriate testing.
• Consult and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to better understand the business requirements, processes, product needs and alternative solutions.
• Lead the execution identification of risk in projects, processes and initiatives that encompass all aspects of company’s business objectives.
• Manage internal and external privacy requests and inquiries to support the Privacy Officer
• Identify any gaps in compliance with legislation within all projects and operational processes by performing impact assessments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies that manage operational and project risks
• Assess business operations, identify issues in projects, processes and new initiatives and prepare impact assessments on your findings

Job Requirements:

• Minimum five (5) years in a position within a financial institution in the area of Operational Risk or Compliance
• Knowledge of risk assessment
• Change management and project management knowledge and experience
• Aware of and mitigate operational risk factors and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, legislation, policies and procedures