Senior Officer Operational Risk
About This Role
We're currently working with a growing bank in DIFC that's looking to bring on a Senior Operational Risk Officer, reporting directly to the Head of Enterprise Risk.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business and taking ownership of operational risk across a corporate banking portfolio.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Running the operational risk framework across the corporate side of the bank
- Leading and carrying out RCSAs end-to-end
- Performing risk assessments and working with the business on mitigating risks
- Working closely with different teams to strengthen controls and risk awareness
- Tracking risk events and making sure follow-ups and remediation are in place
- Supporting updates to policies and internal processes where needed
- Preparing regular risk updates for management
Key Requirements:
- Solid experience in operational risk within banking
- Strong, hands-on exposure to RCSA and risk assessments (this is key)
- Experience covering corporate banking
- UAE based candidates are preferred, though strong candidates elsewhere in the region may also be considered but relocation won't be covered
If this sounds relevant, feel free to reach out directly for a confidential discussion patricia.deguzman@robertwalters.com
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