Job Description

📍 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Category: Risk & Compliance / Banking Operations / Control Management

About the Role
A leading international banking institution is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Control Manager to join its Risk & Compliance function in Guangzhou. This role supports business units by ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and control standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong banking background, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, including onshore stakeholders.

This position offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact compliance, governance, and risk initiatives within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• The Assistant Control Manager will be responsible for supporting the organisation’s risk and control framework through:
• Ensuring business units comply with internal policies, procedures, and statutory regulations
• Supporting Risk & Control Assessment (RCA) reviews, updates, and documentation
• Conducting data analysis to identify, assess, and monitor operational risks
• Supporting ad hoc risk, compliance, and internal control projects
• Facilitating communication and alignment with onshore managers and key stakeholders
• Coordinating timely and accurate responses to regulatory, compliance, or audit inquiries
• Preparing monthly performance reports summarising control activities and task status
• Monitoring and evaluating control effectiveness using governance metrics, QC/QA results, KPI/KCI tracking, and other compliance indicators

Requirements

• Candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Degree or equivalent qualification in business, finance, risk management, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ banking experience, ideally within retail banking
• Strong understanding of compliance, internal controls, and risk management principles
• Fluent in English and Chinese with excellent written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other operational or reporting tools
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and high level of accuracy
• Effective time management and project management skills
• Proactive, responsible, and able to work independently
• Immediate right to work in China preferred
• Preferred Skills (Added Advantage)
• Experience working in risk, audit, compliance, or control functions
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, operational risk tools, and control testing
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret trends and risk indicators
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and cross-border teams

Who Should Apply: This role is ideal for:

• Risk analysts, compliance officers, or control officers seeking career growth
• Banking professionals transitioning into risk and governance functions
• Individuals who thrive in structured, regulatory-driven environment

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Exposure to global compliance and risk management standards
• Career advancement within an international banking group
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the link below:

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