Risk Officer / Assistant Manager / Manager

Location:Dubai UAE

Maximum Age:45 Years

Experience: Minimum 3 years in Risk Management within Banking / Financial Institutions

UAE Banking Experience: 2–3 years will be a strong advantage

Qualification: Bachelor’s / Post Graduate Degree

Preferred Certifications: FRM | PRM | CFA | CA | CMA/ICWA | CFE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing and strengthening risk frameworks across banking operations, including:

Implementing and overseeing Enterprise-wide Risk Management Frameworks

Ensuring alignment with CBUAE & RBI regulatory requirements

Risk governance, monitoring, dashboards & regulatory reporting

Fraud Risk, Operational Risk, Credit Risk & Market Risk Management

Risk gap assessments and policy/process reviews

Stress testing, scenario analysis & vulnerability assessment

Reviewing and strengthening KRI frameworks

AML, KYC & regulatory compliance risk management

Risk reporting to internal, group and international risk functions

Identifying and escalating control risks to senior management

Coordination with regulators, auditors and internal stakeholders

Conducting/assisting with risk committee meetings and governance

Reviewing and updating risk-related policies and procedures

TECHNICAL & DOMAIN EXPOSURE

Hands-on experience with Finacle / Core Banking Systems

Experience integrating core banking systems with risk monitoring/reporting

Understanding of IFRS 9, FRTB & IRRBB

Strong understanding of branch banking operations

Exposure to multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks

Ability to identify risks across diverse banking functions

Desired Candidate Profile

Strong Banking / Financial Institution Risk Management experience

Exposure to UAE Banking & CBUAE regulations preferred

Strong knowledge of RBI regulatory framework

Experience across Fraud & Operational Risk

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work with senior management, regulators and auditors

Experience working in a dynamic, multicultural environment

Willingness to work across branches/offices within the UAE

Arabic language knowledge – Added Advantage