Vice President - Operational Risk Manager (gn)

Vice President - Operational Risk Manager (gn)

For our client, a leading global universal bank with its European headquarters in Frankfurt, we are currently looking for a Vice President - Operational Risk Manager (gn) to strengthen the team.

Purpose of the job

The role is responsible for providing independent oversight and continuous development of the Bank's operational risk management framework, including RCSA processes, key risk indicators, scenario analysis and risk appetite monitoring. Furthermore, the role requires strong risk and governance expertise to challenge risk exposures, track remediation progress and report clearly to senior management and regulatory stakeholders.

Tasks

• Contribute to the design, rollout and continuous improvement of the Bank's Operational Risk Management Framework, ensuring it reflects current regulatory requirements, Group-wide standards and recognised industry practice.
• Provide independent second-line review and challenge of risk assessments, control structures, remediation actions and risk acceptance decisions across business and support units.
• Evaluate and challenge operational risk events, incidents and scenario assessments, ensuring sound root cause analysis, appropriate remediation and meaningful lessons learned.
• Monitor operational risk indicators, appetite metrics and emerging risk patterns, feeding into effective governance and risk reporting processes.
• Develop clear, high-quality reports and analyses for senior management, risk committees and regulatory purposes, including input to ICAAP and other prudential requirements.
• Function as a dependable Operational Risk contact for stakeholders, offering advice, independent challenge and representation across relevant committees, forums and regulatory interactions.

Requirements

• Solid professional background in Operational Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Internal Controls, Audit, Risk Management or a comparable role within a regulated financial services organisation.
• Sound knowledge of Operational Risk Frameworks, including RCSA, risk event management, issue tracking, KRIs, risk appetite, scenario analysis and governance reporting.
• Working knowledge of corporate and/or investment banking products, processes and control environments, enabling credible 2nd Line challenge and oversight.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks, control gaps and remediation activities, identify emerging risk trends and formulate clear, well-substantiated recommendations.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing abilities, with the confidence to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
• University degree or equivalent professional experience; relevant certifications in Risk, Audit, Banking or related fields are a plus. Fluent English is required; German language skills are an advantage.