Risk Analytics Specialist

The company is currently seeking a Risk Analytics Specialist for our operations in Bahrain. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring risk parameters according to the Board-approved Risk Framework, updating procedures related to Credit Risk, Impaired Assets, and Provisioning, and ensuring timely submission of Risk Management Information Systems (MIS) reports to management and regulators. Additional duties include maintaining risk data in the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and IFRS 9 systems, coordinating with finance on Expected Credit Loss (ECL) entries, and executing automation of risk dashboards and reporting across the group.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor Risk Parameters as per Board approved Risk Framework.
• Update procedures related to Credit Risk, Impaired Assets, and Provisioning.
• Submit Risk MIS reports timely and accurately to Management, Regulators, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and update risk data in the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and IFRS 9 systems.
• Develop and implement risk policies and procedures.
• Liaise with Internal and External Auditors and Regulators.
• Automate risk dashboards and reporting across the group.

Competencies:

• Technical Competencies: Data Analysis, Risk Quantification, Programming (SAS, SQL, Power BI), Data Management (Large Datasets, Classification, Clustering).
• Risk Management Competence: Understanding of risk frameworks and regulations, knowledge of different types of risks, and organizational risk appetite.
• Analytical Competence: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Behavioral Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with finance, compliance, and IT teams.
• MIS Reporting: Proficiency in reporting skills to provide insights into portfolio risk dynamics.

Domain:
Bank

Terms and Conditions:

• Joining time frame: 15 - 30 days

Location: Bahrain.