Department Overview
- Developing the operational risk strategy and governance framework
- Establishing a set of operational risk products and services to support the business areas’ management of operational risk
- Developing the tools and templates to allow the effective collection, review and use of operational risk information
- Working with Risk & Control officers across the business to embed an operational risk culture throughout the organisation
- Operational Risk forms part of the Second Line of Defence within the Risk Department.
Overview
The role resides in the EMEA Operational Risk function with key responsibilities for 2LoD oversight of the Technology Department and Business Resilience.
The Technology Operational Risk Manager role will involve:
- Supporting the EMEA ORM Head of Technology Risk (2LoD) face off to senior 1st line stakeholders (mostly in the Technology function, but additionally in the Business Resilience and other departments as required), in region and globally.
- As part of the 2nd Line of Defence responsibilities, challenge the completeness and accuracy of their risk self-assessments, and ensure risk mitigation actions are implemented appropriately.
- Support the global Technology Risk team in establishing a global understanding and consistent approach to Technology risk management by the business.
- Developing a close working relationship with key business stakeholders and providing ongoing communication of key Operational Risk developments and requirements
- Providing support and challenge to key business stakeholders in their development and maintenance of Operational Risk products; including: RCSAs, KRIs, Scenario Analysis and event management
- Identifying key trends, issues and other insights requiring further investigation and following up with the business as appropriate.
Key objectives critical to success
- Excellent relationship management skills with Technology/Business Resilience management throughout the region and globally. ORM forms a key element of driving good risk management culture throughout the organisation, and OR Managers are expected to drive this through their business relationships.
- Strong Technology & Business Resilience Risk management skills, with expert knowledge of established industry Technology Risk & Control frameworks, such as NIST, ISO27001, COBIT, CIS, etc. and Business Resilience regulations such as DORA and UK Operational Resilience rules.
- Good coordination, documentation and presentation skills. Aspects of the ORM role involve performing deep dive investigations into business risk drivers or executing risk scenario analysis. These processes require working with teams across the Lines of Defence, and socialising outcomes with business and risk leaders.
- Working well as part of a global team. The ORM team has both regional and global aspects, and team members are expected to work well across different regions and disciplines to build a strong, effective and coordinated risk oversight function.
Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required
- Experience in operational risk or related functions in financial services institutions, particularly in relation to Technology risk and Business Resilience
- A good understanding and awareness of regulatory drivers or laws in the Technology and Resilience space.
- Good data analysis abilities using Excel.
- An understanding of the role of Operational Risk in a Wholesale business
- Display commercial awareness and an understanding of key business priorities
- Have solid understanding of the components of an operational risk management framework
Desirable but nonessential attributes
- Possess investment banking and / or capital markets knowledge and experience
Nomura competencies
Explore Insights & Vision
- Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
Making Strategic Decisions
- Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
Inspire Entrepreneurship in People
- Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
Elevate Organizational Capability
- Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
Inclusion
- Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
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