Head of Operational Risk & Controls

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank is seeking a senior Risk & Controls professional to lead and govern enhancement of operational health across Group Operations. The role focuses on Operational Risk Assessments, Internal Controls, ORM framework adherence and incident management to mitigate residual risks.

The candidate will independently drive improvement initiatives, oversee audit remediation actions, and ensure timely reporting of risk metrics and dashboards in line with regulatory and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline.
• 5-6 years banking sector experience with at least 3 years in progressively responsible risk management roles.

Responsibilities

• Govern and enhance the Group Operations risk framework through ORM policies and controls.
• Implement and monitor OC policies, procedures and controls across the department.
• Prepare timely risk and control statements and reports.
• Carry out independent risk assessments and monitor residual risks.
• Track and close audit remediation actions and incidents.
• Manage incident ownership from detection to mitigation and resolution.
• Review monthly Operations Dashboard for KPIs from Operations and Controls view.
• Monitor RCSA/KRI and action plan timelines across risk programs.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-effective operation of risk controls.

Skills

Risk management

Operational risk

Internal controls

Audit remediation

Incident management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank is seeking a senior Risk & Controls professional to lead and govern enhancement of operational health across Group Operations. The role focuses on Operational Risk Assessments, Internal Controls, ORM framework adherence and incident management to mitigate residual risks.

The candidate will independently drive improvement initiatives, oversee audit remediation actions, and ensure timely reporting of risk metrics and dashboards in line with regulatory and internal standards.