Operational Risk Manager

Rapyd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Dubai is looking for an Operational Risk Manager. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in operational risk management, and be able to enhance risk management frameworks and lead resilience reviews. Responsibilities include collaborating with business units on risk assessments and managing key risk indicators.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in operational risk management at a Financial Institution or Fintech.
• Practical experience with Risk And Control Assessments, Operational Resilience reviews.
• Understanding of regulatory treatment of operational risk.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units on Risk Identification and Assessment.
• Lead Operational Resilience reviews and identify process vulnerabilities.
• Enhance operational risk management framework and maintain Risk Register.

Skills

Operational risk management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Incident management

Education

Degree in Finance or Business Administration

Risk management qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Rapyd’s business units with regard to Risk Identification, Assessment and Monitoring of Operational Risks, undertaking Risk And Control Assessments (RACA’s).
• Leading Operational Resilience reviews, identifying Important Business Services, undertaking end to end mapping to identify process vulnerabilities and implement remediation and monitoring programs to ensure that Rapyd remains within its service tolerances at all times even under stress situations.
• Enhancing Rapyd’s operational risk management framework by providing expertise and input in respect of governance, risk appetite, key risk indicators and maintaining Rapyd’s Risk Register

Requirements

Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration or related field. Risk management qualification in operational risk management desired.

3 years + experience and expertise in operational risk management at a Financial Institution or Fintech

Practical experience of undertaking Risk And Control Assessments (RACA) , Operational Resilience reviews, Incident Management and root cause analysis.

Knowledge and understanding of regulatory treatment of operational risk and how it applies to Rapyd’s operational processes and controls

Ability to engage with senior stakeholders to establish relationships and become a trusted adviser