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Operational Risk Specialist

Company:  ALPHA BANK
Date:  12 Sept 2025
Location: 

ΑΘΗΝΑ, GR

Job Posting Expiration Date:  30/09/2025

 

At Alpha Bank we are shaping the future of banking in Greece.

 

Through our large-scale Transformation Program, we are changing the way we operate, the way we deliver results and the way we service our Customers.

 

  • We understand our Customers’ needs and design experiences around them.
  • We work in partnership and invite diversity of skills and perspectives.
  • We are forward-thinking and drive continuous improvement.
  • We make things happen; we execute quickly and focus on what is essential.

 

If you are a change enthusiast who sets ambitious goals and works with a sense of purpose, we want to get to know you!

 

Join our team #AlphaBank

 

#WeAreAlpha #EnablingProgress # AlphaCulture #ValuesThatLead #OneTeamOnePurpose

 

Purpose

 

As a Non-financial risks specialist you will play an active role in the implementation of the Group's non-financial risk management framework in cooperation with the relevant Business Areas, with a focus on the management of events and third-party legal claims against the Bank and Group companies.

What you will be doing

 

  • Communicate with the involved Business Areas regarding the management of third-party legal claims against the Bank and Group companies.
  • Record the non-financial risk events and third-party legal claims against the Bank and Group companies in the Non-Financial Risk Management System (RSA Archer).
  • Support the 1st LoD in capturing, analyzing, and reporting operational risk events, ensuring lessons learned are integrated into controls.
  • Support business units in investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Support in the definition, introduction, and update of KRIs to ensure early identification and monitoring of legal risk.
  • Participate in the quarterly third-party legal claims provisioning process. Specifically:

(a) Make the relevant data entries of changes to lawsuit provisions in the internal non-financial risk event database.

(b) Participate in the reconciliation process of the amounts of lawsuit provisions between the internal non-financial risk event database and accounting books.

(c) Perform a series of logical completeness and content accuracy checks (Data Quality checks) of the claims files sent by the competent Business Areas.

What you need to have

 

  • A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Risk Management, Economics, or related field.
  • A Master's degree is considered a plus.
  • Minimum of 3 years of working experience in relevant roles.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Microsoft Officer tools usage (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
  • Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

What we offer

 

It’s all about our people. At Alpha Bank, you will enjoy:

 

  • A friendly and collaborative working environment that supports taking initiative and action.
  • A culture that centers around learning and continuous development and encourages everyone to bring their best self to work.
  • The opportunity to challenge your thinking through your participation in complex tasks and transformation projects.
  • Being part of a large organization with a leading role in the Greek economy and a strong presence in the community.
  • Flexible working options.
  • A competitive salary and benefits.

 

All applications will be acknowledged and treated in utmost confidence.

 

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