Operational Risk Senior Officer

As a recruitment company, DCG understands that every business is powered by experienced professionals. Our management style and partnership approach enable us to meet your needs and provide continuous support. Due to our ongoing growth and the large number of recruitment projects we undertake for our partners, we are currently looking for:

Operational Risk Senior Officer

📝As an Operational Risk Senior Officer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the organization from potential losses arising from operational failures, inadequate controls, and emerging risks. This is a strategic position, requiring a high level of expertise, accountability, and influence across business functions. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in operational risk, and driving meaningful improvements across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and governance of operational risk frameworks, policies, and tools to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate risk
• Proactively assess risks, challenge historical norms, and drive corrective actions by identifying and addressing root causes of operational failures
• Provide oversight and governance for areas such as technology risk, cyber risk, and third-party risk management
• Conduct deep-dive analyses of control failures and lead root cause investigations to implement long-term solutions
• Manage performance indicators (KPI/KRI), issue tracking, and corrective action plans
• Handle escalated issues from vendors or internal teams, ensuring timely resolution and minimal business disruption
• Utilize a wide range of data and performance management tools to analyze risk exposure and strengthen control environments
• Monitor third-party performance, ensuring compliance, service levels, and risk mitigation across the extended supply chain
• Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, vendors, and Lines of Defense to align risk mitigation strategies with evolving business needs
• Ensure all activities are executed with strong consideration for regulatory compliance, company policies, and ethical standards

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in operational risk, controls, or a related function
• Strong communication and influencing skills, capable of interacting effectively at all organizational levels and with external partners
• Proven ability to manage relationships, resolve conflict diplomatically, and guide teams through complex issues
• Deep understanding of operational risk frameworks, control testing, and risk governance
• Experience with Internal Audit and/or a strong ability to challenge control effectiveness and design is highly preferred
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Very good command of English (oral and written)

Offer:

• Private medical care
• Co-financing for the sports card
• Constant support of dedicated consultant
• Employee referral program