Operational Risk Analyst

Job description / Role

The Company

Robert Half are partnering with a global brokerage firm based in Abu Dhabi who are looking to hire an Operational Risk Analyst.

The Role

You will be helping the Head of Operational Risk Management ensure they are identifying, managing and mitigating risks that arise from internal processes, people, systems and external events. This role will support the Head of Operational Risk build, develop and implement the firms risk infrastructure.

* Help develop Operational risk management framework and internal controls (policies, procedures, IT systems) and ensure building an infrastructure to measure, monitor, and control risks
* Gather and produce operational risk-related data and conduct statistical analyses to identify and quantify risks and help develop and improve the KRI and KCI across the business.
* Support the functions on the completion of Risk & Control Assessments, thematic reviews and scenario analysis exercises.
* Investigate the root causes of operational risk incidents and assist in the development and completion of risk mitigation strategies
* Help manage the Operational Risk Register to ensure better prediction and management of potential risks
* Stay abreast of all operational risk management and industry trends and provide suggestions on innovative systems to leverage practices within the Group

Requirements

The Candidate

* 6+ years working in banking or financial companies with experience in Front or Back Office operations or in a Technology related role.
* Hands on knowledge and experience in 1st line risk and controls management and/or 2nd Line risk oversight with the ability to help define and support KRI and KCI a plus.
* Experience in the technology of setting risk management systems
* Strong understanding of processes, procedures and controls within financial services

Salary and Benefits

AED 30,000 -40,000 salary, bonus, plus company benefits

Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training

About the Company

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world\'s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide.