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 implementation of internal operational risk assessments and policy frameworks with key result indicators for assigned areas within GBS to ensure risk is independently assessed, captured, monitored and mitigated.
• Manage and oversee the risk and control self-assessment programme including effective control testing and deployment for assigned areas within GBS to ensure in line with the Bank’s Operational Risk policies
• Manage and oversee due diligence reviews and ‘challenge’ sessions for assigned areas within GBS to ensure the process and control robustness of the framework.
• Manage and track operational loss reporting, booking and tracking for assigned areas within GBS in consultation with GORM to ensure Operational Risk requirements are met.
• Manage and oversee the GBS BCM framework for assigned areas within GBS, including impact assessments, recovery sites and disaster drills to ensure its robustness and agility in responding to disaster.
• Manage and oversee the GBS BCM framework for assigned areas within GBS, including impact assessments, recovery sites and disaster drills to ensure its robustness and agility in responding to disaster.

• Manage self and team in line with ADCB’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximize own and employee contribution to business performance.
• Organize and supervise the activities and work of the team to ensure that targets and objectives are achieved, and the business plan is delivered in line with the required policies, processes, procedures and systems.

The ideal candidate should have the following experience:

• At least 6 years of experience in operations/Banking services with at least 3 years in risk management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting or similar
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Working knowledge of Banking systems
• Analytical and logical thinking skills

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.