Operational Risk Management- Consultant

Dicetek LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Sharjah is seeking a qualified operational risk management professional. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-5 years of banking experience, particularly in operational risk or internal audit. Responsibilities include reviewing risk control assessments, monitoring key risk indicators, and providing support for business continuity activities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and risk management knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in banking, with operational risk management or internal audit experience.
• Knowledge of BASEL and CBUAE Regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor RCSAs including control testing.
• Assess and report on KRIs and threshold breaches.
• Review loss events and conduct root cause analysis.
• Assist in business document reviews and business continuity activities.
• Provide training and support to risk champions.

Skills

Good written & oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of risk management

Knowledge of accounting and auditing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Certifications in Risk Management, Audit, Business Continuity

Job description

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 2-5 years of experience in banking, including at least one to two years in Operational Risk Management or in internal audit/consultancy of operational risk management.
• Certifications in Risk Management, Audit, Business Continuity, etc. (preferable)

Personal & Technical Competencies:

• Good written & oral communication skills
• Highly committed individual
• Interpersonal skills and a balanced personality
• Knowledge of risk management, accounting, auditing, banking operations, financial management, systems, BASEL, CBUAE Regulations, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review, monitor, follow up, and assist in:
• RCSAs including control testing
• KRIs, including assessing relevance, monitoring, and reporting threshold breaches
• Loss events reported by Business Units, including near misses and root cause analysis
• Reviewing issues and action plans, ensuring timely implementation and ongoing monitoring
• Assist in business document reviews and business continuity activities
• Provide training and support to business unit risk champions and assessors for OR activities
• Support the implementation and sustainment of ORM programs and practices
• Other ORM activities as assigned by management