Operasyonel Risk Yöneticisi

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Operational Risk Manager to design, implement, and continuously enhance the operational risk management framework within our 360° Risk Management structure.

This role is responsible for promoting risk awareness across the organization, establishing systematic control mechanisms, and integrating risk data into strategic decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Operational Risk Management Framework across the organization,
• Design, enhance, and manage the incident recording system, perform analytical reviews, and report key findings to senior management,
• Promote a strong risk awareness culture by working closely with branches, operations, IT, finance, and HR departments,
• Plan and oversee Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programs and evaluate their outcomes,
• Define and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), limits, and early warning mechanisms,
• Lead the preparation, update, and testing of Business Continuity and Crisis Management Plans,
• Ensure smooth information flow between Risk Management, Internal Control, and Internal Audit functions, contributing to the 360° risk management cycle,
• Identify digitalization and automation opportunities to improve risk mitigation and process efficiency,
• Prepare and present periodic operational risk reports and analyses to senior management,
• Guide and mentor team members, fostering collaboration and a strong risk management culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Banking, Finance, Econometrics, Engineering, or related fields,
• Minimum 3 years of experience in operational risk, internal control, internal audit, or process management,
• Proven experience in team management or project leadership,
• Experience in financial institutions, preferably in the savings finance or participation finance sectors,
• Strong knowledge of RCSA, KRI, incident management, business continuity, and risk mapping,
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills,
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Power BI, or other analytical tools,
• Detail-oriented, ethical, and collaborative mindset,
• Familiarity with BDDK regulations and the Risk Management Communiqué,
• Preferably holds FRM, CRMA, or ISO 31000 certifications.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a 360° Risk Management culture within one of Turkey’s leading savings finance institutions,
• Work in a structure where operational risks are managed as strategic tools, not just as records,
• Join a dynamic, innovative, and fully regulation-compliant organization, reporting directly to the Risk Management Division.