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Manager, Operational Risk Management

Job-title: Manager, Operational Risk Management
Location: Tokyo
Specialisation: Banking & Financial Services / Insurance
Salary: 9.0M ~ 13.0M
Reference: IJB2012309
Job-published: June 16, 2026 10:51

Job Description

- Play a key role in improving the enterprise-wide risk management framework within the Operational Risk Management Division.

- Strengthen first-line risk management by supporting control understanding and enhancing risk data quality.

- Promote a strong risk culture through the internal program and deliver education and training initiatives.

- Facilitate timely and effective escalation of risk issues by building trust and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including senior management.

- Lead cross-divisional collaboration to increase the effectiveness of risk management practices.

- Manage and develop the ORM team by providing training, upskilling, and supporting career growth to enhance expertise and performance.

- Oversee operational risk, fraud risk, backlog management, financial risk reporting, and support the Risk Management Committee.

Qualifications

- Extensive experience in operational risk management, internal controls, auditing, or related fields, preferably within life insurance

- Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and drive successful project delivery

- Strong leadership skills with experience in team management and talent development

- Adaptable and proactive approach to thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments

- Deep understanding of risk culture integration and hands-on experience with organizational change and cultural transformation

- Solid project management skills combined with comprehensive knowledge of insurance industry operations

- Native Japanese and oral and written communication skills in Japanese and English

Benefits

In accordance with Japanese labour law