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Assistant Manager - Operational Risk Assessment

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Dubai Islamic Bank

DIB | Dubai Mall Branch, Dubai

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Job Purpose To conduct Operational risk assessment of the Bank’s departments in line with the Risk Management Framework. Review the bank’s new product programs, policies, procedures, cycles re-engineering, and any amendments thereof to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of processes and controls. Key Responsibilities Perform periodic Risk Assessment of all departments of the Bank in line with the Board approved Risk Management Framework Develop and implement the Risk Assessments quality review plan of all departments of the Bank Review drafted; new product programs, policies, procedures, proposed memos. Highlight gaps in controls & inefficiency in process flows. Represent Risk Management in the committees formed for launching new products, process cycle re-engineering, new policies and procedures development, and any subsequent amendments thereof. Share proposals and concerns as well as suggestions to mitigate the identified risks. Liaise with Stakeholders to discuss inherent risks in the process, areas of concerns, assess overall residual risks of unresolved concerns and recommend enhancements. Review final documents stated above, highlight unresolved concerns, discuss with stakeholders and assess overall residual risks of unresolved concerns. Follow up with the concerned departments for the revision of the policies & procedures in order to present changes for stakeholders’ review and document changes through the Policies and Procedures department Ensure adherence of all documentation and activities as per the Bank’s SOPs, SLAs and regulatory & audit requirements Competencies/Skills Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Accounting / Risk Management / Business Administration, Marketing, Banking, and similar subjects. Certifications in Risk Management, Process / System Audit, Marketing is preferred At least 4-6 years of banking experience with relevant knowledge of Banking Operations & Products. Former experience in Risk Management / Process Audit / Products development is preferred


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