Senior Officer – Operational Risk

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  • Malta Island
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Ceek Talent is partnering with a well-established financial services organisation in Malta to recruit a Senior Officer – Operational Risk. This opportunity is ideal for a risk professional looking to further develop their expertise across operational risk, third-party risk, and technology risk within a regulated and fast-evolving financial environment.You will collaborate with multiple departments and senior stakeholders, contributing to strengthening the organisation’s risk governance, operational resilience, and outsourcing oversight frameworks.What is expected of you?
  • Support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the organisation’s operational risk management framework
  • Facilitate risk and control self-assessments across various business units
  • Monitor operational risk indicators, incidents, and trends to identify potential risk exposures
  • Assist in preparing risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and governance committees
  • Maintain and update the operational risk register, including incident and loss event tracking
  • Participate in assessments of outsourcing and third-party service providers to evaluate associated risks
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate risk controls are implemented within outsourcing arrangements
  • Review monitoring activities and control evidence to ensure risk controls are functioning effectively
  • Track vendor performance and escalate incidents or issues that may impact operations
  • Support oversight of technology-related risks, including ICT dependencies and operational disruptions
  • Assist with risk assessments relating to technology platforms and external service providers
  • Collaborate with technology and operational teams to identify potential control gaps and risk mitigation actions
  • Support initiatives related to operational resilience, business continuity, and risk governance
What are you expected to bring?
  • 4–7 years of experience in Operational Risk, IT Risk, Third-Party Risk, Vendor Risk, or Business Continuity within financial services
  • Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks and governance structures
  • Knowledge of outsourcing risk, vendor oversight, and third-party risk management principles
  • Familiarity with ICT risk management and operational resilience concepts
  • Understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery practices
  • Awareness of relevant European regulatory expectations related to operational risk and outsourcing
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk exposures and propose mitigation measures
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior stakeholders
What’s in it for you?
  • Hybrid working model providing flexibility
  • Health insurance package including dental coverage
  • Gym allowance
  • Study sponsorship and professional development support
  • Exposure to complex risk and regulatory initiatives within a regulated financial services environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Additional benefits and employee perks
If you are looking to develop your career within operational risk and governance in a dynamic financial services environment, we would be happy to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence

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