Head of Operational Risk

Il y a 4 jours

Brussels Metropolitan Area, BRU, Belgique Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking - SGCIB Temps plein
Company Description Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking (SGCIB) is a key pillar of the Societe Generale Group’s universal banking model, supporting the real economy through investment banking, financing, and markets activities. The bank is recognized for its strong advisory capabilities, particularly in risk anticipation and management, and for offering tailored solutions that align with clients’ ambitions. Its client coverage model combines sector-specialized bankers with cross-asset product expertise to deliver bespoke, sophisticated financial solutions. SGCIB is known globally for its leading engineering expertise, high-quality product suite, and trusted advisor status among corporate and financial institution clients. Role Description The Head of Operational Risk will lead the operational risk framework for SGCIB in the Brussels Metropolitan Area, ensuring robust identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of operational risks across businesses and support functions. This full-time, on-site role involves setting risk policies and standards, overseeing risk controls, and coordinating business continuity planning to maintain resilience in critical processes. The role includes analyzing incidents and key risk indicators, preparing risk reports, and presenting findings and recommendations to senior management and governance committees. The Head of Operational Risk will collaborate closely with front-office, support, and control teams, as well as group-level risk functions, to promote a strong risk culture and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. This position also requires driving continuous improvement in operational risk practices, tools, and methodologies and supporting strategic initiatives with risk insights. Qualifications
- Strong expertise in Business Continuity and Business Continuity Planning, with the ability to design, implement, and test continuity and crisis management frameworks.
- Proficiency in Enterprise Risk Management, including operational risk methodologies, control frameworks, and regulatory expectations within corporate and investment banking.
- Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret complex data, assess risk trends, and produce clear, actionable reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Relevant academic background, such as a master’s degree in finance, economics, business, risk management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in operational risk, internal control, or audit within a financial institution, ideally in corporate and investment banking.
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and foster a strong risk and compliance culture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of French and/or Dutch is an asset.
- High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a rigorous, detail-oriented approach to risk management.