Chief Risk Officer

15 hours ago


Manama, Manama, Bahrain Arab Banking Corporation Full time

Job Summary:

Arab Banking Corporation is seeking a seasoned Chief Risk Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in banking, with a majority of that time spent in risk management roles.

About the Role:

  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of credit and risk fundamentals, as well as the Group's risk culture.
  • Lead the development and implementation of effective risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures across the bank.
  • Collaborate with the Business to agree on business frameworks for expansion into new markets or sectors.
  • Evaluate country risk (economic/political) using all available sources.
  • Manage the risk management function in support of wholesale banking activities.
  • Proactively seek to remain up-to-date on the most innovative thinking, trends, and changes impacting our industry and business.
  • Work closely with Group Credit to ensure consistency in credit approach.
  • Liaise and work with external regulators and auditors.
  • Resolve audit issues related to risk and credit in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct portfolio studies of credit risks within a unit, industry, or economic sector.
  • Review impaired asset reports prior to submission to Head Office.
  • Review and prepare risk reports for presentation and discussion in Bank Risk Committee meetings.
  • Liaise and lead the annual review process of the external rating of the bank.
  • Participate in consultations issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain, relating to risk, and provide timely responses.
  • Provide credit and risk support to the Global Head of Islamic Banking.

Requirements:

  • More than 15 years of experience in banking, with a majority of that time spent in risk management roles.
  • Master's degree in Business Administration/Finance or other related disciplines.
  • Professional risk qualification.
  • Deep understanding of credit and risk fundamentals.
  • Deep understanding of the Group's risk culture.
  • Awareness of Corporate Governance.
  • Knowledge of CBB Rulebook, in particular credit and risk modules.

Language: English



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