Risk Division Head

Posted 7 Days Ago
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West Perry Center, NY
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
The Risk Division Head will oversee risk management strategies, operational risk oversight, governance, compliance, and implement risk management tools and frameworks while collaborating with senior management.
Summary Generated by Built In

Do you want to take the first step in making Filipinos’ lives better everyday? Here in GCash we want to stay at the forefront of the FinTech industry by creating innovative, meaningful, and convenient financial solutions for the nation! G ka ba? Join the G Nation today!

You will be responsible for the following:

Strategic Design and Implementation:

  • Assists the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in designing, embedding, and implementing continuous enhancements to Risk Management functions.
  • Fosters a management philosophy and culture aligned with effective risk management throughout the organization.

Operational Risk Oversight:

  • Spearheads and oversees enterprise-wide operational risk identification and
  • assessment.
  • Utilizes various ORM tools, including Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Project Risk Assessment/Advisory activities (PRA), Key Risk Indicators (KRI), Incident Management, Issue and Action Management.

Risk Tools Implementation:

  • Ensures the comprehensive implementation of all Risk Tools.

Risk Management Activities:

  • Strategic Design & Implementation: Work closely with the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to design, embed, and continuously improve risk management functions across the organization.
  • Operational Risk Oversight: Lead enterprise-wide efforts in operational risk identification, assessment, and mitigation, utilizing various tools such as Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Project Risk Assessment (PRA), and Incident Management.
  • Risk Tools Implementation: Oversee the deployment of risk management tools and methodologies to ensure comprehensive coverage and effectiveness.

Risk Governance & Reporting:

  • Guidance & Review: Provide guidance on risk acceptance, contract reviews, and policy/procedure updates.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Analyze and provide feedback on new regulations and laws that impact risk management and the company's operations.
  • Governance & Escalations: Review risk reports, escalate key risks to senior management, and ensure prompt resolution of non-compliance issues.

Planning & Organization

  • Takes the lead in orchestrating business planning activities for Risk Management.
  • Collaborates with teams to shape comprehensive strategies for the overall Risk Group.
  • Contributes critical insights to shape individual work plans and assigned areas.
  • Facilitates the creation of short, mid, and long-term strategies for the Risk Governance (RG) function.
  • Plays a pivotal role in formulating and implementing operational risk management strategies.
  • Ensures strict adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Develops and regularly reviews the Risk Management Framework.
  • Contributes significantly to the establishment and enhancement of Policies and Guidelines mandated by Regulatory bodies. Governance, Reporting and Escalations
  • Reviews and provides inputs to all risk reports, results, issues, and decisions to the CRO, Senior Management, and the Board
  • Escalates key risks and actual/potential non-compliance incidents to respective risk owners through the CRO to ensure that potential risks or incidents are managed effectively.
  • Validates gap analysis against required regulation / laws / Internal policies, performs escalations and collaborations in addressing gaps
  • Formulate and implement operational risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Regularly review and update the Risk Management Framework and associated policies.
  • Play a pivotal role in enhancing policies and guidelines in line with regulatory standards.

We are looking for:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field (Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred).
  • Proven experience in risk management, operational risk, or governance, ideally in a leadership capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, tools, and regulatory standards.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with senior management and lead cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

Opportunity for career growth and development in the #1 FinTech company in the country Working with a dynamic and highly collaborative team who want to change the game A company that values their people with highly competitive and flexible compensation and benefits package

Top Skills

Incident Management
Key Risk Indicators
Project Risk Assessment
Risk And Control Self-Assessment
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The Company
HQ: Bonifacio Global City, Metro Manila
2,570 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Mynt is the first and only duacorn in the Philippines. It's a leader in mobile financial services focused on accelerating financial inclusion through mobile money, financial services, and technology. Mynt operates two fintech companies: GXI, the mobile wallet operator of GCash — the #1 Finance App in the Philippines, and Fuse Lending, a tech-based lending company that gives Filipinos access to microloans and business loans.

Mynt, through its fintech operations, is a staunch supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly UN SDGs 5,8,10, and 13, which focus on safety & security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, respectively.

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