Strategic Risk Governance Expert

4 days ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain Bank ABC Full time

Bank ABC seeks to recruit a highly skilled Assistant Risk Manager in Bank ABC Islamic based in Bahrain. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Head of Risk & Credit Support in performing the second line of defense through governance, oversight, development, and management of a strong, independent but commercially aware Risk Management function.

About the Role

The Assistant Risk Manager will be responsible for:

  • Coordinating the activities of Group risk disciplines, including Integrated Stress Testing, ICAAP, and other regulatory aspects.
  • Implementing ORM, FRM, BCM, and Data Protection frameworks.
  • Defining the Risk Appetite in line with the strategy for ABC Islamic and GRAS.

The role requires a proactive and professional approach to risk management, developing an enterprise-wide risk management culture across the bank to embed risk awareness, the three lines of defense model, and procedural integrity.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Act as an effective assistant to the Risk Head, focusing on coordinating group risk disciplines.
  • Provide timely and accurate risk reporting to management, BRC, and CBB.
  • Serve as secretary to the Risk meeting of the Bank.
  • Work proactively on resolving risk-related audit issues and be the key contact point from ABCIs Risk.

In addition, the following responsibilities will be expected as part of the day-to-day duties:

  • Ensure implementation of regular monitoring of compliance with covenants, approval conditions, and credit administration matters.
  • Support the Risk Head to ensure Bank's governance, policies, procedures are aligned with Group and regulatory guidance.
  • Contribute to building credit awareness and three lines of defense risk culture.
About You

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • More than 5 years of experience in banking, with a majority in risk areas.
  • A university degree in Business Administration/Finance.
  • A professional qualification in Risk is advantageous.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of credit and risk fundamentals, Corporate Governance, and knowledge of CBB Rulebook and AAOIFI standards. Familiarity with Islamic banking products is also desirable.

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