Head of Risk - Asset management

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UAE is seeking a Risk Manager to conceptualize and manage the risks associated with financial operations. The role includes developing integrated risk management strategies and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, expertise in risk frameworks, and the ability to enhance operational efficiency through strategic collaboration. This is a full-time position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership and talent development.
• Ability to develop and implement risk management strategies.
• Expertise in portfolio risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the identification and mitigation of financial risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure risk strategies align.
• Provide updates on regulatory developments to the business.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Policy development

Risk management framework oversight

Job description

Conceptualize plan and manage the identification measurement monitoring reporting and mitigation of risks including Financial Risk Markets & Liquidity Risk Enterprise Risk and Credit Risk. Provide leadership and expertise for the development and implementation of an integrated Risk management strategy framework and control system. Develop Risk Appetite Statement across the organisation in close coordination with business and ensure execution.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver on business KPIs
• Defines the operating framework and policies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align strategies and initiatives
• Boost overall efficiency and productivity through automation and streamlining processes/workflows
• Provide risk advisory and updates on regulatory developments to the business
• Ensure fulfilment of the regulatory risk requirements and adherence to Firm risk standards
• Risk policy and Controls (incl. portfolio mgmt. risk reporting etc.)
• Risk management frameworks and Operations
• Risk assessment and Management
• Risk Appetite & Reporting.
• Risk Analytics

Qualifications

• Team leadership cross-team collaboration talent development and reinforcement of organizational values
• Policy development & formulation procedure regulation and quality service delivery.
• Portfolio risk management framework oversight risk appetite setting and new venture risk assessment

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time