Senior Operational Risk Analyst

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank seeks a Senior Operational Risk Analyst to build a center of excellence for ORM in Abu Dhabi, driving the ORM framework, incidents and KRIs. The role requires a proactive, relationship driven professional with seven years in risk or banking and a track record of governance and regulatory collaboration. Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with four years in risk or compliance, and preferably CIA or CFE with Big 4 or large financial institution exposure. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight RCSA, KRIs, incident root cause analysis, training delivery and collaboration; quantify impact and confirm onsite availability in UAE.

Role: Senior Operational Risk Analyst

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE 

Role Purpose:

• This is a Senior Operational Risk Analyst role s directly responsible for developing a center of excellence for Operational Risk Management (ORM) and will work with ORM champions to implement the ORM Framework and foster the culture of strong controls. 
• This role requires a proactive and confident individual, with 7 years’ experience in Risk and banking activities, who can communicate and build strong relationships across the wider business.

Key Accountabilities of the role:         

Strategy, Framework and Control Governance:

• Support implementation of the Operational Risk Management policy and procedure within ADIB Group,
• Support the businesses in and facilitate the identification and assessment of key operational risk exposures within ADIB Group In accordance with ADIB’s Operational Risk Management Framework and related procedural standards.
• Facilitate business units in the identification and root cause analysis of incidents and ensure timely documentation & communication of incidents through ORM system.
• Support the business in the management of issues and timely implementation of actions.
• Support the business units in the Key risk indicators identification and assessment.
• Support business units in booking operational losses (write-off / provision).
• Support the business in updating and monitoring Operational risk data using the Group Operational Risk Management platform.
• Support in the collation of data for regular reports/ dashboards on operational risk profiles, analysis and exposures on a regular basis.
• Support in the review of business units’ policies & procedures change management and advisory assignment.
• Central point to resolve ORM matters/ queries raised by the business Units (both system and non-system related). 

Program Management: 

• Support the implementation and sustainment of ORM programs and tools such as Risk & Control Self-Assessment practices (RCSA), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Issues & Action Management etc. in ADIB Group.
• Support in review of ORM policies and procedures.

Training & Awareness:

• Conduct training sessions relating to ORM policies and tools to ensure adequate understanding and awareness throughout ADIB Group.
• Provide ORM system training to business units as and when required.

Specialist skills / technical knowledge, technical competencies required for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree. CIA, CFE or operational risk certification preferred.
• Internal or external audit experience within a Big 4 firm or in an Operational Risk Management role for a large Financial Institution.
• Working knowledge of leading operational risk practices and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Senior Management.
• Strong presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Knowledge around various banking processes and products.
• Knowledge of Islamic Banking’s products, processes, and organization 
• Computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

Previous experience:   

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of progressive Financial Services industry experience out of which at least 4 years in Risk management or Compliance role.