Risk Management Specialist

About the role

ROLE PURPOSE

The ERM Specialist supports the enterprise-wide risk management framework by identifying, measuring, monitoring, and reporting risks across market, liquidity, and operational risk domains. The role ensures effective implementation of the Risk Appetite Framework, strengthens risk governance, and provides actionable insights to senior management, Risk Committees, and the Board.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework by identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting risks across market, liquidity, and operational risk areas in line with the Board-approved Risk Appetite.
• Analyze key risk exposures such as interest rate, FX, and concentration risks using quantitative techniques including VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Oversee operational risk activities including incident management (including fraud), Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), control testing, and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) coordination.
• Monitor Board-approved Risk Appetite and lead the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) as early warning signals for emerging risks. Ensure accurate data collection, validation, and analysis in coordination with business and functional units, and escalate breaches through governance channels.
• Conduct trend analysis and scenario testing to evaluate the effectiveness of risk appetite thresholds and KRIs, and support periodic reporting with recommendations for limit recalibration in response to evolving conditions.
• Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards for senior management, Risk Committees, and the Board, providing insights to support risk-based decision-making and mitigation actions.
• Promote enterprise-wide risk awareness and a strong risk culture by driving training sessions, workshops, and case studies, and acting as a role model for risk governance practices.

Education & Special Training

Essential - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Accounting or related field (or) recognized risk management certification.

Desirable

• Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA (Level I and II) are highly desirable.

Experience

• More than 2-3 years of relevant experience in banking industry.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of financial markets in Myanmar, gained through practical experience.
• Passionate and willingness to continuous learning and development.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills who is good with numbers.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Intermediate to Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A working level understanding of the Power BI tool is preferred.

Languages

• Good interpersonal and communication skills in Myanmar and English, both verbal and written.

Work Location

• Thanlyin Township, Yangon Region, Myanmar

Benefits

• Transportation
• Career Development
• Professional Development Benefit

How to apply: Apply via Yoma Recruit, the Yoma Group's official career portal: open the vacancy, sign in or create an account, then click "Apply" and submit your CV. Apply here: https://yomarecruit.com/jobs/723174470931515