Operational Risk Manager

Rapyd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional to manage operational risk. This role involves collaborating across business units, leading operational resilience reviews, and enhancing the risk management framework. Applicants should have over 3 years of experience in operational risk within a financial institution, a relevant degree, and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operational risk management at a Financial Institution or Fintech.
• Practical experience in Risk And Control Assessments (RACA).
• Knowledge of regulatory treatment of operational risk.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on Risk Identification, Assessment, and Monitoring.
• Lead Operational Resilience reviews and implement remediation programs.
• Enhance the operational risk management framework.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Operational Resilience

Relationship Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field

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