Head of Risk Management

Job description / Role

We are currently recruiting a Head of Risk Management for an investment firm based in Bahrain, the ideal candidate should have:

- An appropriate level of experience and standing to demonstrate suitable independence from other functions within the firm;
- A clear understanding of the role and responsibilities associated with the risk management position;
- A good understanding of banking business and the wider industry and its regulatory environment; and
- The relevant experience and qualifications to fulfill responsibilities for the above position.

Requirements

The Head of Risk Management should have a minimum of 7 years of practical experience in banking and of which at least 5 years in a risk management position.

He/she should:
- Hold a degree from a university at bachelor level or higher or a relevant professional qualification; and
- Have relevant certification(s) specific to this role.

Such certifications may include but are not limited to:
- Institute of Risk Management qualifications (IRM); or
- Financial Risk Manager (FRM); or
- Professional Risk Manager (PRM); or
- Other relevant qualifications.

About the Company

Human Capital House was set up in the year 2013 with a vision to be a progressive talent acquisition partner for organizations within the local and regional market in the Middle East.

As international markets get ever demanding, corporations globally are presented with the challenges of attracting the right talent. Human capital retention and recruitment remain a critical factor to the success of any company. Strategic decision to recruit the right talent is a key issue to organization as wrong candidate selection can potentially be disastrous to their efficiency.

The critical aspect of choosing the right individual with the apt experience and knowledge becomes more crucial as he/she would need to share the ambitions of the employer, while fitting in to the new culture. Human Capital House has both the experience and expertise to help its clients make the right choice of selection. From understanding client requirements, through identifying and assessing the candidates, our systematic approach strives to ensure successful executive recruitment.