Senior Operational Risk Manager

Job Title: Senior Operational Risk Manager

Job code: JPC 3211

Job Location: Abu Dhabi

Experience: 12+ years

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all business functions and ensure a harmonized implementation and rollout of Operational Risk Management Framework and related policies and procedures across the Group.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide leadership & operational risk advisory on key business initiatives, projects, products, policies, procedures, Outsourcing arrangements etc.
• Build and produce regular reports on operational risk profiles, analysis, and exposures to Senior management and various committees.
• Development and maintenance of the relevant ORM policies & procedures and standards and ensure they are being adhered to.
• Perform regulatory gap analysis for various ORM regulations and best practices and support the necessary implementation.
• Support the implementation of ORM projects in relation to systems, platforms, tools, and training.

Experience and Technical Knowledge

• Working knowledge of leading international and local operational risk practices and regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with coworkers and Senior Management.
• Strong presentation and communication (verbal and written).
• Strong problem solving, research, analytical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis skills.
• Strong knowledge of Operational Risk Management standards and tools.
• Strong knowledge of banking products, processes, and organization across different businesses.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Technology Risk knowledge is a plus.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of progressive Financial Services industry experience, of which at least 7 years in Operational Risk Management.
• MBA or other reputable postgraduate studies are required.