Head of HR Planning & Control

Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme ("MRC") for Hong Kong The Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme is a framework to facilitate Authorized Institutions ("AIs") to bilaterally obtain reference information during their recruitment process for certain positions, such that misconduct information in an individual's previous employments can be provided to AIs to inform their employment decisions. For information related to MRC Scheme, "Frequently Asked Questions for In Scope Individuals" is published by HKAB/Industry Guidelines (https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/home) or further information will be available upon request, if it is applicable to the position(s) applied. Country of Location: China Hong Kong Job Responsibilities: HR Planning • Support the CHRO to drive the HR teams in overall planning and formulation of HR strategies, tracking and reporting to management / board-level committees. • Act as focal point for leading exercises related to HR governance initiated by group companies. Liaise with relevant stakeholders, within or outside HRG, to ensure effective and proper completion of such. HR Policy & Control The Business Control Function within the HRG is an independent function which oversees all risk issues applicable to the unit in a consolidated manner, including but not limited to the Operational Risk and Conduct issues. As the first line of defence of the unit, the Business Control Function will be led by the Business Control Head with designated accountabilities as below: • Be responsible for implementing corrective actions to address process and control deficiencies. • Be responsible for maintaining effective internal controls and for executing risk and control procedures on a day-to-day basis. • Identify, assess, control, and mitigates risks, guiding the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures and ensuring that activities are consistent with goals and objectives. • Design and implement detailed procedures that serve as controls and supervise execution of those procedures. • Guard against possible financial / non-financial losses and supervisory actions through the implementation of effective risk governance framework and controls. • Ensure adequate policies, procedures, guidelines and practices are in place to address all key risks applicable to HRG and that the same are aligned with the Bank's, statutory and regulatory requirements. • Serve as the primary point of contact in HRG with all governance functions in the Bank. • Promulgate a positive risk culture and strong awareness of risk and controls within HRG. • Communicate latest regulatory development, risk and controls related updates applicable to the HRG to fellow staff members. • Ensure recommendations appearing in internal and external audit or review reports are adequately addressed and implemented in an appropriate manner. • Ensure compliance and highlight control breakdown, inadequate processes, and unexpected events. • Strengthen the Business Control Function through on-going review and improvement of its effectiveness in the implementation of risk and control governance framework and/or initiatives. • Provide guidance and support to the Business Operational Risk Officer and/or Conduct Officer (if applicable) which he/she supervises and remaining accountable for the risk outcome. • Take up such other responsibilities as may be required by the Group Head from time to time. Also assume the following roles for HRG: • Business Operational Risk Officer which job description is stand-alone. • Conduct Officer ("CO") as directed by the Conduct Risk Champion of HRG from time to time, the job holder will assist in the implementation of bank-wide conduct risk initiatives, investigations of conduct issues and other related duties. Employee Voice • Act as point of contact for employee relations issues such as whistle-blowing within the Bank in order to manage and resolve highly confidential and complex employee relations issues. • Oversee the effective, thorough, and objective investigations regarding allegations of policy violation from various reporting sources. • Review all staff violations cases and determine the disciplinary actions in accordance with internal disciplinary policy. • Lead team to manage the employee voice channel to drive improvement of HR policies, procedures, and practices. • Collaborate and partner with HR Business Partners, Compliance function and Fraud Risk Management Team to investigate, evaluate and implement follow up actions and solutions. • Lead to review and analyze any emerging / trend in conduct issues, coordinate improvement plan with the Bank Culture Reform Taskforce which is under the chairmanship of HRG. • Support all matters of Human Resources Management Committee which has oversight of disciplinary matters. Business Continuity • Act as core team member of the Bank's Business Continuity Management team. Assess the risk associated and formulate and drive the implementation of HR measures at bank-level to mitigate impacts brought about by the triggering events. • Act as BCP Coordinator for HRG to drive the deployment of the bank's BCP within the group. Requirements: Degree holder in Human Resources Management or related disciplines. Degree in Law or qualifications in Legal Studies is an advantage. Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in the banking industry is preferred. Strong experience in HR risk and controls, employee relations, disciplinary cases handling, policy interpretation and investigations Solid knowledge of Hong Kong Employment Ordinance, Banking Ordinance and all related regulatory requirements. Knowledge of HK Common Law is an advantage. Preferably possess / obtain Core or Professional level of qualification under the HKMA Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) on Operational Risk Management (ORM). With logical mindset, good interpersonal and communication skills. Good command of both spoken and written in English and Chinese (including Putonghua). Proficiency in MS applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 中信銀行(國際)有限公司 中信銀行(國際)有限公司(「信銀國際」)是中信集團境外商業銀行業務主要平台,由中信銀行股份有限公司(「中信銀行」)全資子公司中信國際金融控股有限公司(「中信國金」)持有75% 股份。 中信銀行(國際)網絡遍布大中華,包括香港的22家分行及2家商務理財中心,以及北京、上海、深圳及澳門的網點,另外於紐約、洛杉磯及新加坡設有海外分行。 自1922年起,中信銀行(國際)與員工、客戶及夥伴一同成長,跨越一個世紀。未來將繼續以「敏捷 專業 化繁為簡」為願景,堅持「文化為本(Culture)、客戶為尊(Customer)、多方聯動(Collaboration)、科技引領(Cyberspace)」4C核心價值,積極踐行「為客戶謀價值,為員工謀幸福,為股東謀效益,為社會盡責任」的企業使命。 有關中信銀行(國際)的進一步資料,請瀏覽www.cncbinternational.com。 China CITIC Bank International Limited China CITIC Bank International Limited ("CNCBI"), a major offshore platform of commercial banking business of the CITIC Group, is 75%-owned by CITIC International Financial Holdings Limited ("CIFH"), which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited ("CNCB"). China CITIC Bank International's footprint in Greater China includes 22 branches and two business banking centres in Hong Kong, as well as presence in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Macau, and overseas branches in New York, Los Angeles and Singapore. Across a century, China CITIC Bank International has grown together with its employees, customers and partners since 1922 and will continue to move towards its vision of "Agile. Professional. Simple." in adherence to the 4C (Culture, Customer, Collaboration, Cyberspace) core values while driving actively its missions to "create value for customers, seek happiness for employees, make profit for shareholders, perform responsibility for society". More information about China CITIC Bank International can be found on its website at www.cncbinternational.com.