Executive Manager – Risk And Control

Company: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Location: United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full-time
Description:
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About the business area

GBS is a group of highly skilled and talented professionals who form an essential part of ADCB’s continued journey of success. With a proud history of commitment, innovation and delivery, GBS constantly strives for excellence whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality and risk awareness. Each and every member of the GBS family plays an integral role in driving ADCB’s strategy, growth and digital evolution by working closely with our valued business partners to achieve exceptional customer experience through our outstanding service and support.

We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our team at ADCB to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in UAE banking.

In this role, your key responsibilities… include:

Own and manage the GBS risk and control forum to drive an improved risk posture across all teams by implementing the internal operational risk assessment and policy framework and key result indicators (KRIs) to ensure risk is independently assessed, captured, monitored and mitigated across all units.

Develop an effective risk and control self-assessment programme to move the units towards self-certification.

Proactively identify and analyse emerging top risks on the horizon and in collaboration with department heads develop effective strategies to address these risks.

Apply controls to monitor compliance and assess GBS operational effectiveness.

Lead and direct assurance and due diligence reviews and ‘challenge’ sessions for risk assessments in order to ensure the robustness of the framework.

Develop and manage ‘operational risk inventory’ to monitor and report key risks and actions

Implement business focussed MIS, training and capability building initiatives to improve risk and control awareness within the unit and to engage and inform business partners.

Review the outputs/findings of RCSA’s conducted by the team and follow up on any corrective actions/amendments to policies, processes and procedures to ensure GBS teams have appropriate and effective methodologies to assess and manage risk exposure.

Oversee the development implementation and continuous review of business processes and reporting procedures to ensure GBS remains compliant with internal policy and regulatory obligations.

The ideal candidate should have the following experience:

At least 10 years of experience within operations and/or audit.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or other relevant specialization.

CA/CIA or equivalent

Expert understanding of banking products, services, operations and technology practices

Knowledge of internal control and governance

Operational risk awareness and assessment

Risk management fundamentals

What we offer:

Competitive Salary: The indicative pay range for this role is AED 35000 -AED 50000 per month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in one of our rewarding variable pay plans.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).

Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.

Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.

At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions

Source: LinkedIn

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