VP, Non Financial Risk

A globally respected financial institution is seeking a Vice President, Non-Financial Risk Management to join their Singapore office. This role offers you the opportunity to shape risk management standards across the organisation and play a pivotal part in driving organisational awareness and strengthening control frameworks.

What you'll do:

As Vice President Non-Financial Risk Management in Singapore, you will be responsible for driving the standardisation of issues management processes while collaborating with key business functions and risk management teams.

• Collaborate closely with business functions and associated risk management teams to ensure robust controls are established and maintained throughout the organisation.
• Perform quality assurance across the issue management lifecycle by reviewing issue descriptions, action plans, target date extensions, risk acceptances, closure packages, and ensuring thorough documentation.
• Develop comprehensive metrics reporting for senior leadership and key stakeholders related to issues status, risk acceptances, progress updates, and remediation actions.
• Monitor material issues across APAC markets including incidents, breaches, remediation actions, overdue items; escalate concerns as needed using platforms such as OpenPages.
• Ensure Business Unit Risk Managers’ teams review new and closure issue packages thoroughly before presenting them at tollgate meetings for review and challenge.
• Engage proactively with key stakeholders including management, Business Unit Risk Managers (BURMs), Second Lines of Defence (Solid), Third Lines of Defence (TLoD), ensuring risks are understood across all lines of defence.
• Lead a dedicated team focused on findings management and end-to-end oversight of remediation processes including risk identification and threat assessment.
• Design governance frameworks that clarify roles and responsibilities among various teams involved in remediation validation, business unit risk management, and findings ownership.
• Establish routines for organisation-wide awareness of open findings by developing procedures that ensure ownership and execution of control gap closures.
• Coordinate targeted deep dives or special reviews where recurring issues indicate broader non-financial risk concerns across APAC markets.

What you bring:

To excel as Vice President Non-Financial Risk Management in Singapore you will bring extensive experience gained from internal audit control assurance issue management or operational risk roles ideally within financial institutions or highly regulated environments such as 'Big 4' audit firms.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Business, Finance, Operations, Risk Management, Audit or a related field is required.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in internal audit, control assurance, issue management lifecycle oversight or operational risk roles within financial institutions or highly regulated environments such as 'Big 4' audit firms.
• Prior exposure to reviewing audit findings, analysing control gaps, investigating root causes of incidents as well as planning remediations and documenting closure evidence is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to drive thematic reviews or remediation programmes including lessons learned initiatives or control uplift projects within corporate banking or investment banking operations.
• Deep knowledge of issue management processes including incident tracking, breach analysis, interpretation of control testing outputs (RCSA findings), remediation tracking methodologies is vital.
• Strong project management skills enabling prioritisation of multiple concurrent priorities; includes pragmatic problem-solving abilities within complex stakeholder environments.
• Effective communication skills allowing engagement with business units at country/regional level as well as risk stakeholders; able to promote transparency & early escalation.
• Constructive challenge capabilities regarding root cause analysis ownership assignment remediation quality evaluation & closure evidence verification set you apart.
• Experience coordinating targeted reviews where incidents/issues/control weaknesses suggest broader concerns; able to scope & coordinate deep dives effectively.
• Professional certifications in risk/audit/compliance/controls are beneficial but not mandatory; relevant internal training also acceptable.

What sets this company apart:

This employer stands out as one of the world’s leading financial institutions with a rich heritage rooted in trustworthiness, reliability, and commitment to customer success. The Singapore Branch forms an integral part of its global network offering employees exposure to international best practices while fostering a culture built on collaboration and inclusivity. Here you will find supportive leadership that encourages professional growth through ongoing training opportunities designed to keep your skills current amidst changing market dynamics. By joining this organisation you become part of an institution that prioritises ethical conduct, compliance excellence, and genuine care for its people—making it an employer of choice within the financial sector. Employees benefit from generous training opportunities that nurture both technical expertise and interpersonal skills while working alongside knowledgeable colleagues who value teamwork above all else. The company’s commitment to integrity ensures every employee feels respected and empowered to contribute meaningfully toward organisational goals while enjoying flexible working arrangements tailored to individual needs whenever possible.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in non-financial risk management to new heights within a globally respected institution in Singapore—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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