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Senior Risk Officer

Salary: QAR25000-QAR30000
Location: Qatar
Type: Permanent
Advertiser: Huxley Associates
Posted: 19 July 2012
Reference No.: GJM-39244
My client, one of the fastest growing Banks in Qatar is currently looking to recruit a Senior Risk officer who will be responsible for designing and implementing an effective operational risk framework and Business Continuity Plan within the bank. Position is based in Doha, Qatar Key responsibilities will include:
  • Ensure that all identified operational risks of each business unit are mitigated by adequate controls through proper risk assessment methodologies
  • Set up and maintain a detailed and accurate database of risks and control for each business unit; Conduct regular tests on effectiveness of controls and share the results with the Management
  • Support regular risk monitoring and reporting to business and risk committees through the use of Key Risk Indicators, trend analysis and incident follow-up
  • Ensure full compliance with Basel II and all relevant regulatory requirements
  • Set up a strong Business Continuity Plan, using Business Impact Assessment
  • Develop Risk Management Information System using KPI Dashboards
  • Follow up and monitor all risk-related actions identified through internal / external audits and regulatory reviews
  • Proactively assist the Head of Risk in achieving the department objectives
Experience and skills required:
  • Bachelor Degree in Banking, Finance or related subject; Additional Risk certification such as FRM or PRM will be a plus
  • 5 to 8 years experience in banking or finance, with minimum 3 years in a risk function
  • Very good knowledge of risk tools, best practises and International regulations
  • Proficient in Business Impact Assessment methods and Business Continuity
  • Fluent in English (mandatory) and Arabic (preferred)
(Huxley Associates acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business)

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