Operational Risk Specialist

Job Description

Operational Risk Specialist

Location: UAE, Dubai
Department: Operations, Strategy & Project Management Risk
Type: Full-time, Remote

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the worlds largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 280 million people in 100 countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

Responsibilities ERMF & Governance:

• Assist in the development of risk policies/procedures and prepare risk training materials
• Provide support to maintain effective risk governance across the firm which includes but is not limited to assisting in establishing Key Risk Indicators, supporting the Board Committee reporting
• Provide support and guidance to Risk Champion/Risk Owner in the 1st line of defense, and assist in collating Business Units risk reports

Country Risk Management (CRM):

• Consolidate regional incidents and perform regular trending analysis and thematic review
• Assist regional team in establishing key risk indicators in line with the firms risk governance framework
• Assist and support in enabling central risk team to maintain ongoing oversight on regional team

Product Risk Management (PRM):

• Support in product risk assessment, work closely with Risk Owner to conduct risk and control assessment on risk exposure across different Crypto products
• Perform validation of controls identified via product risk assessment and ensure remedial actions are implemented on time
• Perform risk assessment on new products/services

Functional Risk Management (FRM):

• Responsible for overseeing the outsourcing framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing both intra-group and external third-party service providers
• Collaborate with Vendor owner, Legal, Procurement, Compliance, and Group teams to establish and maintain robust controls and contractual protections
• Assist in establishing and maintaining key risk indicators matrices amongst all risk pillars (both global and regional)
• Assist risk pillar SME in establishing key risk indicators as necessary in line with the firms risk governance framework
• Assist and support in enabling central risk team to maintain ongoing oversight on all risk pillars

Others:

• Support Operational Risk team initiatives, including but not limited to Third Party Risk management, Incident management, Business Continuity planning
• Perform Risk Dashboard and Report for management oversight
• Perform ad-hoc projects and tasks as requested by the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree holder in Business/Commerce/Finance/Risk Management or other related disciplines is preferred
• 5 years working experience in financial services/operational risk/audit/advisory services/product management
• Experience in database management systems, and governance, risk & compliance tools will be an advantage
• Strong execution and project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive initiatives concurrently and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Good attitude, strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Self-disciplined, able to work under pressure & meet deadlines

Why Binance

• Shape the future with the worlds leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

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