Group Head of Risk Management

Tandem Search

Dubai, UAE

Ref: KP709-2085

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Role includes developing the risk function in accordance with Basle III principles and ensuring risk acceptance is managed in conformity with the Board approved risk framework.
- Support the DGCEO-Risk, Legal & Compliance on an ongoing basis and expected to play a significant role as a member of the key credit & risk committees such as GALCO and Group Operational Risk Committee.
- Manage day-to-day business of the Group Risk function at H.O. in Bahrain.
- Responsible for the review and development of risk policies and for interaction with the Central Bank of Bahrain and other regulatory authorities.
- Responsible for ensuring timely and comprehensive Risk Reporting to the BOD, management and regulatory authorities as required.
- Manage the day-to-day business of Group Risk Management (45 staff with 4 direct reports in Bahrain). Direct reports in Bahrain include Head of Market Risk, Head of Risk Management/RCCU, Head of Operational Risk and Head of Special Assets.
- Appoint and motivate suitably qualified risk professionals covering the above areas and responsible for conducting performance appraisals for senior staff direct reports.
- Ensure effective communication within Group Risk & other units.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal regulatory and internal policy requirements.
- Ensure an effective succession plan.
- Ensure Internal Audit ratings are satisfactory or better for all departments under GHRM supervision

Requirements

- Qualified MBA/CA/CPA.

Mandatory professional qualifications / licenses:
- FRM qualifications preferred but not essential.

- Considerable credit risk experience/professional qualification (e.g. ACA preferred or at least 20 years Banking experience covering Credit Risk Management, Liquidity Risk, Operational Risk and exposure to other risk areas).

About the Company

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At Tandem, we’ve built a vast network of top-tier professionals across the globe. We empower businesses to thrive by delivering unmatched talent solutions. With our global reach, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to excellence, we drive transformative growth and shape exceptional teams.

Who we are.

We are a team of industry experts, driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to providing unique talent solutions and nurturing collaborative partnerships that redefine success.

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