Director & Head of Trade Business Risk Management

As the Director & Head of Trade Business Risk Management based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring all trade operations within the country adhere strictly to both local and group-wide policies, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards. You will be accountable for embedding a strong culture of risk awareness and operational compliance within the Trade Operations teams, overseeing risk management frameworks, and driving strategic initiatives aligned with the Group Risk Management Framework (RMF). Your role will involve implementing and enhancing trade operations controls, liaising actively with key country and regional stakeholders including Legal, Compliance, and Operational Risk, to ensure seamless and compliant business practices. The position demands a proactive approach in identifying emerging regulatory changes and leading initiatives to drive continuous improvement in operations risk management and governance. A key part of your responsibility will include supporting the Heads of Risk & Compliance (HRC) to foster an environment where risks are effectively managed and controlled to maintain the integrity, reputation, and sustainability of trade operations.

Strategic Leadership and Oversight

Lead the development and execution of operational risk strategies specific to trade operations, ensuring that business priorities align with regulatory expectations and Group risk appetite. Collaborate closely with regional and global teams to drive operational excellence and risk control automation, embedding preventive management practices to reduce operational losses and enhance business resiliency.

Operational Excellence and Compliance

Champion the design and ongoing review of trade operations controls, ensuring that all activities conform with regulatory guidelines and internal policies. Spearhead root cause analyses of operational incidents, facilitating timely and effective remediation plans to mitigate future risk exposure. Oversee the accurate booking and reconciliation of operational losses, ensure robust incident management protocols, and contribute to the continuous refinement of workflows leveraging technology enhancements.

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