Country Risk & ESG Lead - Kuwait

Mashreq; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq Kuwait seeks a Chief Risk Manager to lead country-level risk management, align with Mashreq standards and international best practices, and act as ESG liaison. The role requires coordinating with HO Risk, establishing risk governance, and ensuring regulatory compliance across business units in Kuwait.

Responsibilities include implementing risk frameworks, overseeing policy maintenance, and supporting risk reporting and stress testing.

Qualifications

• Experience in country risk management and governance.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and Basel principles.
• Ability to coordinate with HO Risk and Group Risk teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate & manage governance of all risk classes for Mashreq Kuwait in alignment with HO Risk.
• Establish and oversee local Risk Management Committee, its Charter, TOR and minutes.
• Implement International Risk Management framework and monitor Level 3 Country Risk Appetite.
• Maintain local risk policies, processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as ESG liaison for country-level ESG matters and regulatory submissions.
• Support Enterprise risk management across business units and coordinate with Branches.

Skills

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

ESG liaison

Credit administration

Stress testing

Job description

Mashreq Kuwait seeks a Chief Risk Manager to lead country-level risk management, align with Mashreq standards and international best practices, and act as ESG liaison. The role requires coordinating with HO Risk, establishing risk governance, and ensuring regulatory compliance across business units in Kuwait.

Responsibilities include implementing risk frameworks, overseeing policy maintenance, and supporting risk reporting and stress testing.