VP, Operational Risk and Control

First Abu Dhabi Bank
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Influencing","Collaboration","Communication","Team management"]

Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee the operational risk framework across Group Operations and Credit Administration. Improve the quality of risk assessments and internal controls, develop operational risk strategies, and lead control framework design and execution to ensure regulatory and policy compliance. Set risk appetite and tolerance with senior leadership, drive risk metrics/KPIs, lead team managers and supervisors, and support continuous process improvement to optimize efficiency and minimize risk exposure.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank
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VP, Operational Risk and Control

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Job Summary

Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee the operational risk framework across Group Operations and Credit Administration. Improve the quality of risk assessments and internal controls, develop operational risk strategies, and lead control framework design and execution to ensure regulatory and policy compliance. Set risk appetite and tolerance with senior leadership, drive risk metrics/KPIs, lead team managers and supervisors, and support continuous process improvement to optimize efficiency and minimize risk exposure.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, implement, and manage operational risk management strategies to protect the bank’s assets and reputation.
  • •Lead the design and execution of operational control frameworks to meet regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • •Collaborate with senior leadership to establish risk appetite and tolerance aligned to business objectives.
  • •Drive continuous improvement of operational processes to optimize efficiency and minimize operational risk exposure.
  • •Lead and manage a team of managers and supervisors, providing guidance, coaching, and support to drive performance and development.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • •Extensive experience (+ years) in operational risk management and control within financial services.
  • •Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices for operational risk.
  • •Proven leadership skills to influence and collaborate at the executive level.
  • •Demonstrated experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
Experience:Financial servicesOperational risk management
Education:Bachelor's in relevant field
Skills:LeadershipInfluencingCollaborationCommunicationTeam management

Company Brief

First Abu Dhabi Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE’s largest bank, offering retail, corporate, investment banking, wealth and Islamic banking services across multiple continents, formed by the 2017 merger of First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2017
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