Risk and Operations Director, Mainland China

Regulatory compliance

 Engage and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure Control Risks remains compliant with relevant regulations.

 Work with other team members to execute a government affairs strategy.

 Work with relevant internal teams to make changes to policy or processes.

 Ensure continued internal compliance by implementing risk training, working together with China business leaders, legal and other functions as required.

Risk Management

 Monitor risks to the China business and report as appropriate to geomarket head

 Provide regular updates to both mainland China and regional leadership on any changes in risk posture.

 Participate as a key member of the China Risk Management Team (CRMT) offering advice and guidance to internal stakeholders. Review all proposals and scopes in accordance with CRMT standards.

 Engage with Control Risks teams both in China and across the world to ensure projects are in line with Control Risks standards of risk assessment.

 Own the risk register for the mainland China business and support the implementation of all initiatives.

Operational delivery

 Direct Line Management and oversight of Office Managers for both Shanghai and Beijing offices

 Manage issues that emerge in day-to-day office operations and administration issues for Shanghai and Beijing offices, working closely with the geomarket lead and business support functions such as HR and finance.

 Act as initial point of escalation for Finance, Legal, HR and DTS teams and work with them to create solutions for presentation to the geomarket head and regional leadership.

 Own and keep up to date the Business Continuity plan for the Mainland China business.

Consulting engagements

 Work closely with the geomarket head and business practice leads to troubleshoot any operational issues that may emerge within consulting practices.

 Work with consulting practices to review and improve work methodologies and work templates.

 If required, support and lead the design, implementation, and delivery of consulting cases.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience

Essential

 Understanding of key regulatory mechanisms which may be relevant to consulting in Greater China, including but not limited to data and information management, data protection.

 Demonstrated ability to identify and solve operational and risk concerns

 Experience coordinating across global teams.

 Understanding of government affairs and external engagement in China.

 Prior work in a legal or compliance function

Preferred

 Legal education background

 Experience in a professional services company.

 Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

Qualifications and specialist skills

 Chinese and English work proficiency

 Effective decision making and judgement

 Excellent planning and organizational skills

 Assertiveness and drive with strong influencing skills

 Strong interpersonal skills-building trust and rapport

 Excellent communication skills – written and oral (informal and presentation)

 IT literacy – MS office packages, advanced Excel

 Project management skills