Vice President - Operations & Shared Services

Job description / Role

A fantastic and dynamic opportunity with a leading bank in the GCC region.

Vice President - Operations & Shared Services:

A people leader and subject matter expert responsible for planning, executing and reporting on governance, risk management and controls in place to mitigate the inherent risks of the business and support units in Operations. Through a thorough understanding of business, operations and the regulatory environment provide assurance to Unit management by conducting risk based audits, identifying weaknesses and agreeing action plans to address the issues raised. Develop and manage a team to achieve results in an efficient and effective manner ensuring quality at all times. Act as the day to day contact with Operations management influencing change through providing advice. As part of the GIA Extended Management Team (EMT), provide input to GIA on issues that have impact to the bank as a whole. Conduct special investigations, reviews, additional tasks as and when required by SVP/SMD-GCAO.

JOB CONTEXT/DIMENSIONS:
- Directly responsible for the audit of Banks Operations businesses in the UAE and across the international network (functional).
- Manage the Operations Audit team
- Accountable for the performance and results of the Operations Audit team
- Provide technical guidance to the team and to colleagues from other teams

Requirements

- Educated to minimum degree level with professional qualification and/ or certification desirable
- Minimum 7 years relevant experience with an International Bank, Big 4 or Internal Audit preferred (but not mandatory). Exceptions may be made for high potential candidates.
- Expert knowledge of Operations & Shared Services business and associated risks
- Strong leadership capability and team-oriented with highly developed problem-solving skills
- Self-directed, able to manage multiple tasks and ability to work under pressure
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About the Company

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