The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB or the Bank) is seeking to recruit a national from its member countries to fill the position of Operational Risk Officer (ORO) in the Office of Risk Management. The successful candidate will be based at CDB’s headquarters in St. Michael, Barbados.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Office of Risk Management (ORM) is an integral part of the Bank’s activities – a dynamic, strategic and responsive office leading CDB’s second-line function, fully supporting the President, the Senior Management Team and the Board of Directors in the management of all core, non-core and emerging risks across the organization. The ORM, headed by a Chief Risk Officer (CRO), implements, monitors, and maintains an efficient and effective Enterprise Risk Management Framework, supporting CDB’s strategic vision and mandate and protecting the Banks’ external rating.
ORM is responsible for risk oversight and monitoring of risk exposures and enabling clear reporting of CDB’s risk profile. It must ensure balance and attainment of three key goals simultaneously:
THE ROLE
Reporting to the CRO, the ORO will lead the operationalization of the operational risk management policy as core non-financial risk within the enterprise risk framework. The ORO will ensure that first line functions consistently and comprehensively identify, measure, monitor, mitigate, and report on operational risks The ORO will provide support to the CRO, in strategic and cross-cutting enterprise risk matters and the formulation and implementation of CDB’s policies, guidelines, processes. tools/systems and culture/awareness on operational risk management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Operational Risk Officer will be required to:
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate for this role should have:
The following is considered an asset:
A professional qualification in Risk Management and/or Internal Audit
Function-Specific Competencies
Candidates should have :
Organisational Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong proficiency in the following competencies:
Competency | Definition |
Acting as a Champion
for Change
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Actively identifies problems and opportunities for change and implements solutions where appropriate. Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; and supports people in their efforts to try new things.
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Acting Decisively
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Moves quickly to make decisions and commits to a clear course of action; comfortable making decisions based on partial information; willing to take risks in order to maintain momentum; shows a strong bias toward action.
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Acting Strategically
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Aligns day-to-day activities around broader organisational goals and objectives; prioritises resources based on the strategic objectives of the organisation; recognises and rewards people based on how their actions support the broader needs of the organisation.
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Championing
Customer Needs
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Calls attention to issues that impact customer satisfaction; views situations from the perspective of customers; encourages people to think about customers when making decisions and develops and sustains productive customer relationships.
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Communicating
Effectively
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Consistently communicates with clarity and thoroughness to optimise audience understanding. Communicates information in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Demonstrates effective speaking and presentation skills.
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Delivering High
Quality Work
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Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality; addresses problems that could impact quality; makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations; does not make the same mistakes twice.
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Displaying Technical
Expertise
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Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialised knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others.
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Driving for Results
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Bottom-line oriented and pushes self and others to achieve results. Keeps current on project status; makes sure people are aware of project status and what they need to do to keep things moving; redirects project resources and activities to overcome setbacks; elevates project concerns to senior levels of leadership when appropriate.
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TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
This role is a full-time position with the successful candidate being contracted on a two-year basis in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The benefits package includes a pension plan, life and medical insurances.
Before you proceed to apply, please consider the following requirements:
CDB fully respects the need for confidentiality of information supplied and assures you that we will not discuss your background and interest with anyone including references, without your prior consent.
The deadline for submission of applications is October 14, 2024 at 11:59 pm AST.
The Caribbean Development Bank is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Bank provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request such accommodation.