Operational Risk Manager

An excellent opportunity is available with an established banking organisation in the Dubai office based in Deira for an Operational Risk Manager to conduct Operational Risk Management activities over Corporate Credit Life-cycle, Operations, Branch functions and support functions and Strengthen the overall controls framework.

Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will review in addition compliance policies and procedures as well as the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Review credit facilities through the credit cycle within established time-lines and methodology;
• Prepare review reports; Process gap reports; account specific concerns
• Review operational risk incidents and conduct gap analysis
• Prepare and update RCSA's, and operational risk reports
• Review and update market conduct policies and procedures
• Updated the risk appetite statement
• Prepare reports for submission to the board
• Ongoing monitoring of outsourced service providers

The Operational Risk Manager will possess a Bachelors degree in a relevant field and possess experience of having worked in a similar operational risk management role ideally within a banking or wider financial services business. You will possess a strong understanding of credit risk, operational risk, governance frameworks, governance Frameworks such as Basel/ and a strong knowledge and understanding of Central Bank and/or DFSA regulations.

This is an excellent role offering growth and progression within the banking sector. Please apply now or for further information contact Kayte Short at Robert Walters at kayte.short@robertwalters.com