Strategic Risk Governance Associate

4 days ago


Manama, Manama, Bahrain Bank ABC Islamic Full time
Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Strategic Risk Governance Associate to join our team at Bank ABC Islamic. As a key member of our risk management department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective governance and oversight of our risk management function.

About Us:
Bank ABC Islamic is a leading Islamic bank with a strong presence in Bahrain. We are committed to providing excellent banking services to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities:
As a Strategic Risk Governance Associate, you 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 in line with GRAS.
  • Acting as an ORM Champion and coordinating with Group Risk on the above activities.
  • Timely and accurate risk reporting to management, BRC, and CBB.
  • Acting as secretary to the Risk meeting of the Bank.
  • Working proactively on resolving risk-related audit issues and issues raised by GAQR and being the key contact point from ABCIs Risk.

Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
  • More than 5 years of experience in banking, the majority of which in risk areas.
  • A university degree in Business Administration/Finance.
  • A professional qualification in Risk is advantageous.
  • Understanding of credit and risk fundamentals.
  • Awareness of Corporate Governance.
  • Knowledge of CBB Rulebook.
  • Familiarity with AAOIFI standards.
  • Knowledge of Islamic banking products.


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