Senior Manager - Risk and Control

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About the business area

GBS is a group of highly skilled and talented professionals who form an essential part of ADCB's continued journey of success. With a proud history of commitment, innovation and delivery, GBS constantly strives for excellence whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality and risk awareness. Each and every member of the GBS family plays an integral role in driving ADCB's strategy, growth and digital evolution by working closely with our valued business partners to achieve exceptional customer experience through our outstanding service and support.

We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our team at ADCB to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in UAE banking.

In this role, your key responsibilities include:

• Manage the Group risk and control forum to drive an improved risk posture across all teams by implementing the internal operational risk assessment and policy framework and Key Result Indicators (KRIs) to ensure risk is independently assessed, captured, monitored and mitigated across all units.
• Develop an effective Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programme in order to move the units towards self-certification.
• Proactively identify and analyse emerging top risks on the horizon and, in collaboration with department heads, develop effective strategies in order to address these risk.
• Apply controls in order to monitor compliance and assess Group operational effectiveness.
• Direct assurance and due diligence reviews and ‘challenge’ sessions for risk assessments in order to ensure the robustness of the framework.
• Manage ‘operational risk inventory’ in order to monitor and report key risks and actions.
• Implement business focussed Management Information Systems (MIS), training and capability implementing initiatives to improve risk and control awareness within the unit and in order to engage and inform business partners.
• Review the outputs/findings of RCSA’s conducted by the team and follow up on any corrective actions/amendments to policies, processes and procedures to ensure Group teams have appropriate and effective methodologies to assess and manage risk exposure.
• Oversee the implementation and continuous review of business processes and reporting procedures to ensure Group remains compliant with internal policy and regulatory obligations.
• Act as the Business Operational Risk Management (BORM) and interface with the GORM Team for Group as a whole, represent Group at the risk/scrutiny committee, challenging/advising on the application of risk and control practices across all of ADCB’s operations to ensure appropriate governance and development of risk culture across the Bank.
• Monitor the BCP and DR posture and framework and ensure robust and tested BCP and DR plans are in place across all divisions in order to support the units’ business continuity objectives.
• Provide operational risk management guidance, best practices, templates and plan relevant interactions, training and development for other control teams within Group to increase their competence and contribution to improved risk posture.
• Oversee the delivery of regular awareness sessions for Group employees on risk and control matters to ensure compliance with internal policy and Bank compliance with relevant laws and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise and collaborate with teams across the Bank to ensure information and data is exchanged, updates are given and views are taken to ensure relevant stakeholders are updated on key risks and strategies adopted to mitigate them.

The ideal candidate should have the following experience:

• At least 7 years of experience within Operations and/or Audit
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or other relevant specialization.
• Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent.
• Expert understanding of Banking products, services, operations and technology practices Knowledge of Internal Control and Governance Operational risk awareness and assessment Risk management fundamentals.

What we offer:

 Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).

Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.

Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.

At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.