Branch Risk Manager

About the role

The Branch Risk Manager will support the branch’s strategic agenda by providing risk, assurance, control and governance oversight. Working closely with the Head of Risk and Control and branch management, the role ensures that processes comply with internal policies, external regulations and the Bank’s standards.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain strong risk, assurance and governance oversight in partnership with senior branch stakeholders.
• Govern key processes such as Anti‑Money Laundering, sanctions checks, data protection and asset safeguarding.
• Review and enhance controls for new and existing initiatives, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Facilitate operational risk management, monitoring losses, control issues and risk matters.
• Coordinate governance forums, risk reviews, regulatory audits and related submissions.
• Support implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework across branch activities.
• Work with process owners to ensure compliance with Customer Due Diligence and remediation plans.
• Uphold the Group Code of Conduct and proactively address risk, conduct and compliance issues.

Required profile

• Strong experience in operational risk management, governance, assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Good understanding of branch operations, process governance and risk frameworks.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders, auditors and regulators effectively.
• Strong judgement, decision‑making and capability to manage ambiguity.
• Proven collaborative approach with a client‑focused mindset.

Required skills