Risk Management Officer

Seeking a Risk Management Officer for a leading Financial Services company

The candidate is responsible to:

• Develop, maintain, and implement governance frameworks, standards, and practices relating to risk;
• Develop and implement processes to assess and/or monitor the effectiveness of risk governance frameworks / adherence to standards as appropriate;
• Developing and implementing testing and audit plans that address the risks identified;
• Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management plans;
• Assist in updating and developing new divisions policies and procedures pertaining to risk management;
• Maintain coordination with all government, regulatory, and compliance documents;

• Conduct research on industry leading practices for risk governance matters pertaining to the Stock Exchange & Financial industry including board practices relating to risk governance;
• Follow up on the issues of the Division’s employees and work on enhancing their vocational performance and annual appraisal related to their work and behavior.

The candidate must have:

• Bachelors in Finance or equivalent relevant degree;
• Masters in a relevant subject or equivalent professional qualification is preferred;
• Certification in Risk Management (ARM), The Institutes; or International Diploma in Risk Management, Institute of Risk Management qualifications (IRM); or Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP); or Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRIMA)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Risk Management
• Good communication skills in English and Arabic and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand and effectively manage relationships within organization.
• Ability to persuade others to accomplish a particular agenda

Bahraini nationals are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.