Sr Risk Project Manager

The key elements of this senior risk project manager's position include processes analysis, definitions and reengineering for better systems integration, functionalities & user friendliness resulting in more business automation & time saving. This position will include also the participation in the IRB project implementation, analytical model building but also wider work streams of systems integration, capital reporting infrastructure, model performance monitoring and reporting.

Job Purpose:

- The job holder fulfills a critical role in the implementation and coordination of projects related to Credit Risk management including credit approval process, limit management, production of risk reports and also IRB Basel program of the bank. The required Project Manager will be serving as the Risk mangement group's primary interface for handling business requests from end users integrating also regulatory rules, new risk policies and guidelines updates. The job level will report to the Risk Management Projects Department Manager.

Accountabilities:

- Provide overall credit risk project management of work streams on the credit approval, facility structure and limit monitoring processes, including but not limited to, ownership of Project Plan, gap analysis and actions, writing business specifications, coordination with IT development, systems integration, and working group and steering committee meetings and tasks.

- Provide overall coordination for Risk Management Division to handle regulatory enquiries and requests, in particular but not only those related to Basel II/III regulatory rules and guidelines

- Provide support whenever needed or required for credit work streams

- Lead, guide, mentor and develop people through, timely quarterly assessments, detailed development plans, and development challenging/measurable goals.

Qualification & Experience:

- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics or related field; Master's Degree preferred

- 3-5 years proven direct experience in Basel II program implementation; Detailed knowledge of Basel II & Basel II rules.

Knowledge & Skills:

- End-to-end knowledge of credit approval and implementation process in a Bank/Financial institution, preferably automated credit workflows

- Good knowledge of algorithmics tools (Algo Credit Application, Credit Limit Management and Riskwatch) will be highly appreciated

- Strong analytical and English writing capacity

- Hands-on experience in risk projects development and implementation

- Relevant experience in the Pillar II work streams of Basel II; ICAAP, Risk Appetite Statement, and Stress Testing

- Strong knowledge and understanding of financial services analytics and Basel II IRB-A compliance requirements

- Well-developed management, interpersonal, organizational, negotiation, problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills

- Decision making based around the core value

Salary: 100,000 USD per annum (approximately)