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. 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