Chief Risk Officer: Drive Bankwide Risk Strategy

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks a Chief Risk Officer to oversee a comprehensive risk management framework across credit, market, operational, information security, and governance. The CRO reports to the board and partners with senior management to align risk strategy with business goals.

The role leads Loan Review, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Market Risk, Information Security, Business Continuity, and Corporate Governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk appetite adherence, and a strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management or related field.
• 15+ years of senior risk management experience in financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of credit, operational, market risk, information security, business continuity, and governance best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence senior management and board on risk priorities.
• Experience with regulatory environment and risk modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework aligned with strategy.
• Advise the Board on risk strategy including capital adequacy and risk appetite.
• Lead multiple risk departments to ensure a holistic view of the risk profile.
• Oversee hedging strategies to manage market risk and protect capital.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and corporate governance standards.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness and strong governance across the organization.

Skills

Credit risk

Operational risk

Market risk

Information security

Business continuity

Corporate governance

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Risk Management, or a related field

Job description

Oman Investment Authority seeks a Chief Risk Officer to oversee a comprehensive risk management framework across credit, market, operational, information security, and governance. The CRO reports to the board and partners with senior management to align risk strategy with business goals.

The role leads Loan Review, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Market Risk, Information Security, Business Continuity, and Corporate Governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk appetite adherence, and a strong