Associate Vice President, Operational Risk Incident Management, Research & Regulation Group Greater Singapore Area

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President for Operational Risk Incident Management within its Research and Regulation Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for the independent review and challenge of operational incidents, including the assessment of issue completeness, root cause analysis, and the confirmation of appropriate closure of action plans. This role also involves the escalation of key issues, preparation of management reports, and engagement with stakeholders to drive process enhancements and remediation. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant discipline, professional certifications are advantageous, and a minimum of 5-7 years' commercial experience in a financial institution, with a strong background in risk and control, operational risk, regulatory reporting, internal audit, or compliance. Applicants for this role at the company should possess hands-on familiarity with incident management systems, RCA methodologies, and operational risk event taxonomy. Exposure to APAC regulatory regimes and experience in process improvement or workflow optimization is preferred. The role requires a proactive, self-driven individual with strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to work with incomplete information. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing skills, and communication abilities are essential. The candidate will also be involved in AI and digital enablement initiatives, so experience with automation tools and a keen interest in digital transformation is an advantage.

Hiring Company

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group