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WBG Manager, Operational RiskNew

Position:Professional | GHDeadline:8 Sep 2026 (20 days left)Job ID:38126Posted on:18 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
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Job Description

The operational-risk manager will lead a group-wide programme that identifies, assesses and mitigates material risks across the World Bank Group. Working with business units, risk partners and senior governance bodies, the role will strengthen controls, scenario planning and reporting, helping the institution prevent, respond to and learn from significant operational-risk events.

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

12 years

Employment type

Full-time

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Recruitment scope

International recruitment

Contract duration

4 years

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Lead the annual operational-risk work programme across World Bank Group business units
  • Oversee risk assessments, scenario analysis, controls and quarterly risk reporting
  • Coordinate risk partners and governance forums on material operational risks
  • Drive escalation, remediation and lessons learned from significant risk events

Role Requirements

  • Advanced degree in business administration, technology, finance or a related field
  • At least twelve years of operational-risk, integrated-risk or related experience
  • Fluency in English

Skills

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from World Bank Careers, on 18 Aug 2026.