Risk Manager
Job Description
Job Description :
Company
Our client is one of the oldest banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which was established 50+ years ago. It aims to be the number one bank in the region.
They are currently looking for a Risk Manager to be based in Bahrain.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure the Risk Management Framework is fit for purpose
- In conjunction with the Head Office Iraq, maintain and enhance Bank's Governance Risk.
- Build on a strong risk culture within the Group at both staff and Board level.
- Provide active coaching, guidance and support throughout the Branch to effectively implement the Risk Management Framework.
- Conduct, identify and report to the Head of Risk – Iraq on key risks and emerging risks arising from the business units or through strategic risk assessments.
- Monitor the impact of the Board's business planning on the risk management framework.
- Monitor changes in business/operations and consequent impacts on the business risks.
- Prepare reports for the CEO and Board of Directors on any risk matter.
- Work with the senior management to promote and embed a risk management culture.
- Stay abreast of contemporary industry practices and knowledge.
- The incumbent acts as the key interface between the branch and Head Office in assessing the
- Following risks within their respective business unit processes: Operational Risk, Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Credit Risk, Compliance Risk, Others.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Qualification & Requirements:
- 2+ years experience in risk management, preferably within the financial services sector.
- Must have banking experience
- Significant experience conducting risk assessments within multiple categories of risks. e.g. operational, investment, governance, strategic, external and outsourcing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary risk management models, developing KRI's, assessing, control effectiveness, and, developing management and board reporting.
- Proven history of building and maintaining strong relationships and using strong interpersonal skills and ability to gain credibility to build, lead and manage the risk framework.
- Proven professional ethics and integrity.
- Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information.
- Bachelor of Business, Laws or Management.
- Other relevant professional qualification will be and advantage such as, CFA, FRM, PRM, etc.
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Recruitment / Staffing / RPO
Function:
Banking, Insurance & Financial Services , Banking