Head Of Risk Management

Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Banking, Securities, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Econometrics, Risk Management.
Relevant Knowledge/ Expertise
- Holder of a Securities Practicing Certificate;
- Holder of certificates in securities analysis or fund management; CFA, FRM, ACCA, or other international finance certifications are preferred;
- Deep understanding of securities industry, capital markets, proprietary trading, equity and bond investment and other securities business activities, together with their associated risks, across Vietnam and international markets;
- Deep specialist expertise in Margin lending and associated risk management, incl early warning systems and stress testing
- Good understanding of and ability to apply laws, regulations and regulatory requirements governing securities companies and capital market;
- Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles, risk governance, the Three Lines of Defense model, risk appetite/ risk limit framework, risk taxonomy, risk reporting and escalation mechanisms, as well as risk assessment and measurement methodologies (stress testing, scenario analysis, KRIs and other leading risk management tools);
- Solid understanding of key risk areas relevant to securities business operations, including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, technology and cybersecurity risk, operational risk, third-party risk, compliance risk, reputational risk and other material risks;
Skills
- Strategic leadership and organizational management, with the ability to lead Risk Management department and drive risk management initiatives
- Risk governance and executive advisory skills, with the ability to provide independent assessment and risk advice to the BOD, CEO and senior management
- Strategic thinking, analytical and critical thinking, with the ability to evaluate complex risk issues, balance risk and business objectives, and make sound risk-based recommendations.
- Stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the Board, the CEO, business units, operational and control functions, VPBank Group and other external stakeholders (e.g. regulators);
- Communication and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare and present complex risk matters clearly to executive management and governance bodies at VPBankS and VPBank Group;
- People leadership, coaching and talent development skills, with the ability to build high-performing teams and foster a strong risk culture.
Relevant Experience
- 10 years of experience in securities, banking or other financial services, including at least 3-5 years in a managerial role within the Risk Management function of a securities company.
Required attributes
- Commitment to long-term employment with the Company.
- Integrity and independence, with the ability to make objective risk-based decisions and uphold the Company's risk governance principles, as well as build trust and credibility across the organization
- Understanding of matrix reporting structure and Group Governance responsibilities
- Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and respond proactively to changing business, market and regulatory environments.
- Professional working proficiency in English, including the ability to communicate effectively and prepare reports and presentations.
- Strong accountability and ownership, with the ability to drive results and lead the Risk Management function effectively.
- Learning agility and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements, market practices and emerging risks.