Operational Risk Lead, Controls & Process Improvement

Atribs Metscon Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanfeeth seeks an Assistant Manager (Grade M) - Operational Risk for Meydan, Dubai. The role focuses on reviewing, monitoring and coordinating risk activities across the organization with Group risk/EI Risk, ensuring risk considerations are embedded in operational assessments.

The job covers NPPA reviews, KRIs, and timely escalation of critical issues; you will drive risk culture, oversee audits, and support cross-unit risk reporting with a focus on governance and resilience.

Qualifications

• Language proficiency in written and spoken English.
• 5–7+ years’ experience in risk/internal controls or process reviews in a bank.
• Knowledge of banking products, processes and systems.
• Ability to undertake ownership and lead reviews.
• Understanding of operational risk and Basel II approaches.
• Teamplayer with right attitude; analytical and problem solving skills.
• Professional certifications in risk are preferable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review NPPA with impacted units in collaboration with Group Ops Risk/EI Risk; highlight gaps and propose solutions.
• Manage turnaround time for business efficiency across Tanfeeth units.
• Escalate critical issues and track risk events, issues and actions.
• Drive monthly risk review sessions with Functional Risk Champions.
• Support units during NPPA reviews, Process Risk Assessments and ORCAs to close gaps.
• Push for improvements in operating control environment; ensure quality audit closures.
• Implement staff awareness and risk-related training programs.

Skills

English language proficiency

Risk/internal controls

Banking knowledge

Lead reviews

Operational risk Basel II

Team player

Problem solving

Proactive / self-starter

Multicultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tanfeeth seeks an Assistant Manager (Grade M) - Operational Risk for Meydan, Dubai. The role focuses on reviewing, monitoring and coordinating risk activities across the organization with Group risk/EI Risk, ensuring risk considerations are embedded in operational assessments.

The job covers NPPA reviews, KRIs, and timely escalation of critical issues; you will drive risk culture, oversee audits, and support cross-unit risk reporting with a focus on governance and resilience.