VP, Compliance & BCP Regional Lead, CRESA, Group CRESA Risk, Group Operations (WD72021)

Job Purpose

• Responsible for implementing Group Operational Risk Management Policy & processes within the unit with the aim of ensuring a sound risk and control environment.
• Ensure Unit BCP obligations/requirements are in place complying with GBCM requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage/coordinate/support CRESA's Risk, Compliance, Audit & BCP deliverables & reports.
• Assume role of unit UORM, BCP Manager & WSH co-ordinator to co-ordinate unit's compliance to RMG, GBCM & Group WSH requirements.
• Ensures Unit BCP Plan is in place for disaster recovery.
• Promote risk & control awareness, including ensuring relevant training is conducted for staff in the unit, covering operational risk, reputational risk, risk culture & conduct and ensure training plans are established and complied with.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping and strengthening our risk governance framework. You'll work closely with the team to:

• Lead Unit's Operational Risk Management: You'll be at the forefront of our operational risk management efforts, driving the implementation of robust policies, procedures, and best practices across the unit. This involves facilitating operational risk reviews, developing and implementing unit-specific guidelines, and ensuring timely approvals for any deviations. You'll proactively identify, analyse, and report on operational risk events, trends, and root causes for strategic decision-making to improve risk control measures.
• Champion a Culture of Risk Awareness: You'll play a key role in fostering a strong risk-aware culture by conducting staff training, sharing knowledge, and promoting best practices. You'll also oversee the establishment and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), to ensure risks are effectively managed and mitigated.
• Streamline Audit and Regulatory Processes: You will coordinate audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely responses. You'll also be responsible for facilitating Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), ensuring that all residual risks are appropriately documented and approved.
• Collaborate and Communicate Effectively: This position demands strong collaboration skills, working closely with various stakeholders including CRESA staff, Group Ops ORM, FCSS, RMG, to manage risk incidents, issues, and events. This includes actively reviewing processes and identifying potential risks across our operations, ensuring sufficient risk control measures are in place.
• Provide Timely Reporting and Support: You will meticulously track and report on key risk metrics, ensuring timely submission of critical reports such as IPT, Litigation, KRI reports. You will also support the management of our CRESA Operations Handbook and contract templates.

Business Continuity Manager

As a key member of our unit business continuity team, you'll play a vital role in developing and maintaining the department's Business Continuity Plan (BCP), ensuring its effectiveness and readiness to handle various scenarios. Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic BCP Development & Implementation: Collaborate closely with the Group Business Continuity Management (GBCM) team and various department sections to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive and effective CRESA business continuity plan. This includes ensuring alignment with corporate policies and standards and promoting a culture of business continuity preparedness.
• Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery: You will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining a robust emergency response team. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our BCP effectively supports our unit disaster recovery efforts and proactively identify potential vulnerabilities to mitigate risks.
• Continuous Improvement & Testing: You'll lead the design and execution of regular BCP testing exercises, including Unit tabletop exercises, full simulations, staff recall exercise, etc. These exercises will be designed to identify areas for improvement and continuously enhance the plan's effectiveness and ensure the team's readiness.
• Plan Maintenance & Updates: This role includes the crucial responsibility of ensuring the annual update and review of departmental BCP plans, ensuring their relevance and accuracy. You will oversee the execution and reporting of annual BCP/recall/tabletop exercises, etc.

Requirements

• 8 - 10 years with at least 5 years' experience focus in real estate matters and administrative support including lease, facilities management or project management. Ability to navigate risks management across DBS major markets including International Centres.
• Good understanding of and experience in ensuring compliance with local, regional, real estate, construction practice/regulation is critical.
• Familiarity with real estate transactions, including due diligence processes, contract negotiations, and closing procedures, risk assessment and compliance.
• Experience in managing risks related to fit-out/construction, property maintenance, insurance, and security is essential.
• Experience in developing business continuity plan during disruptions like natural disasters, cybersecurity incidents, pandemic, terrorism.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.