Head of Governance and Compliance

4 days ago


Manama, Manama, Bahrain Arab Banking Corporation Full time

About Arab Banking Corporation

We are a leading financial institution in the region, dedicated to providing innovative banking solutions to our customers.

Job Overview

The Head of Risk and Credit Support will play a critical role in ensuring the bank's risk management framework is robust and effective in managing various types of risk.

  • Risk Governance
    • The Head of Risk and Credit Support will be responsible for the governance, oversight, development and management of the bank's Risk Management function.
    • This includes ensuring that the risk management framework is aligned with the bank's overall strategy and risk appetite.
  • Credit Oversight
    • The Head of Risk and Credit Support will be responsible for overseeing the bank's credit function, ensuring that credit decisions are sound and well-supported.
    • This includes assessing the risks of new and existing relationships and providing recommendations to the Managing Director and Credit Committee (CC).

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework that aligns with the bank's overall strategy and risk appetite.
  • Oversee the bank's credit function, ensuring that credit decisions are sound and well-supported.
  • Ensure timely and accurate risk reporting to Head Office, BRC and the Central Bank of Bahrain.
  • Act as a conduit between global risk management and local risk management.
  • Provide a focal point for issues escalation, both globally [functional] and locally [entity].

Requirements

  • More than 15 years in banking, majority of which in risk areas.
  • Master degree in Business Administration/Finance or other related disciplines.
  • Professional risk qualification.
  • Deep understanding of credit and risk fundamentals.
  • Awareness of Corporate Governance.
  • Knowledge of CBB Rulebook, in particular credit and risk modules.


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