Manager - Risk & Support Functions Technologies

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai seeks a Manager for Risk & Support Functions Technologies. The role involves leading strategic planning, managing large-scale transformations, and ensuring integration of key platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in banking IT, expertise in Risk Management Platforms, and strong leadership skills. The position offers an opportunity to drive operational excellence and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in banking IT with expertise in Risk Management Platforms.
• Proven track record in application management and vendor collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale transformational programs within Risk & Support domains.
• Ensure connectivity between Risk/Support platforms and enterprise systems.
• Work with Risk, Legal, Audit, HR, and vendors to implement best practices.
• Manage cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time/budget.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Strategic thinking

Leadership (10+ team management)

Education

Degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

IFRS9

Basel III

GRC

RPA

BPM

SharePoint

Job description

About the job Manager - Risk & Support Functions Technologies

Job Purpose

Lead the strategic planning and management of Risk & Support Functions Technologies, ensuring seamless integration and adoption of platforms like IFRS9, Basel III, GRC, RPA, and more to drive operational excellence and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Delivery: Lead large-scale transformational programs within Risk & Support domains.
• Integration: Ensure seamless connectivity between Risk/Support platforms and enterprise systems.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with Risk, Legal, Audit, HR, and vendors (SAS, Oracle, FIS) to implement best practices.
• Leadership: Manage cross-functional teams, deliver projects on time/budget, and report progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Degree in Engineering/Computer Science.
• Experience: 12+ years in banking IT, with expertise in Risk Management Platforms (Credit Risk, Basel III, ALM, etc.) and a proven track record in application management and vendor collaboration (SAS, Oracle, FIS).
• Technical Skills: Risk platforms (IFRS9, Basel III, GRC), RPA, BPM, SharePoint; banking regulations and compliance.
• Soft Skills: Stakeholder influence, strategic thinking, leadership (10+ team management).