Operational Risk Analyst

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE seeks an Operational Risk Analyst to enhance operational risk management. You will support the ORM Framework implementation, manage the GRC system, and conduct training. Ideal candidates possess 2-3 years' experience in risk management within financial institutions and understand Islamic banking principles.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of operational risk practices and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in large financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of ORM policy and procedures across ADIB Group.
• Manage and maintain the GRC system, ensuring data integrity.
• Develop training materials and conduct training on ORM policies.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Post Graduate Diploma or Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Operational Risk Analyst

Location: UAE

Role Purpose: This is a risk management role responsible for developing a centre of excellence for Operational Risk Management (ORM). The incumbent will work closely with the BORM to support the implementation of the ORM Framework and assist the Senior Manager Operational Risk Management in providing challenge and oversight on the framework tools. The role involves managing and maintaining the GRC system and requires a proactive, confident individual with 2-3 years' experience in risk management, banking activities, and systems management, capable of effective communication and relationship-building across the business.

Key Accountabilities

1. Strategy, Framework, and Control Governance: Support the implementation of the ORM policy and procedures within ADIB Group. Assist business units in incident logging, root cause analysis, operational loss documentation, and risk exposure assessment. Support updates and monitoring of operational risk data, and review policy & procedure changes.
2. Program Management: Support ORM program and tools such as RCSA, KRIs, Issues & Action Management.
3. Training & Awareness: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on ORM policies and tools. Provide technical GRC system training as needed.
4. GRC System Management: Define user roles, monitor system performance, support upgrades, troubleshoot, configure frameworks, customize reports, support system integration, and manage data integrity and migration. Generate reports and dashboards, support audit requests, and liaise with IT for system enhancements.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; Post Graduate Diploma or Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience in risk and control within a large financial institution.
• Knowledge of operational risk practices and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Understanding of banking processes, products, and Islamic banking specifics.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• 2-3 years of industry experience preferred.

Company Industry

• Banking
• Broking

Department / Functional Area

• Finance
• Treasury

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