About the Role
Risk and Compliance (R&C) is the Second Line of Defence at the company, providing oversight and constructive challenge to enhance effective risk management. The Risk, International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) division encompasses Retail Credit, Wealth, Global Private Banking, Asset Management, and Insurance across multiple markets.
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This position is part of the R&C COO function and reports to the Head of Performance and Delivery for IWPB. The role is crucial in executing the R&C strategy through a resilient and well-governed operating model. You will establish standards and rhythms that ensure alignment of priorities, delivery of plans, and reliability of reporting. Success in this role entails clear planning and outcomes aligned with strategic priorities, disciplined management of finances and resources, and a unified approach to controls and governance across the function.
What You'll Be Doing
- Own day-to-day business management across IWPB Risk and Compliance, including ad-hoc top-down initiatives.
- Translate strategy into delivery plans, OKRs/KPIs, and track outcomes across agreed priorities.
- Deliver business change initiatives that support the transformation of the operating model and strategic objectives.
- Manage reporting cadences, produce high-quality insights, and ensure actions are followed through to closure.
- Identify risks and dependencies early, coordinate remediation efforts, and support audit action resolution.
- Enhance working methods by removing obstacles, strengthening processes, and embedding standardization.
- Embed consistent standards and disciplines to promote effective controls and clear management information.
- Collaborate with global, regional, and Lines of Business stakeholders to align priorities and maintain a single source of truth.
What We're Looking For
- A full-time graduation degree of at least three years is essential for obtaining a UAE visa and work permit. For degrees obtained outside the UAE, valid attestations and equivalency are mandatory.
- Significant experience in business management and financial management, including planning, resource management, and executive reporting.
- Proven track record of delivering across business change portfolios in complex enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of operational risk management and related practical techniques.
- Extensive program and project management experience, capable of delivering results amidst ambiguity and changing priorities.
- Experience in working with teams at all levels, adapting messages to influence decisions and support negotiations.
- Ability to build effective stakeholder partnerships across global, regional, and Line of Business operating models.
- Insight into the financial services landscape, including regulatory and external factors.
- Experience in governance and control management with a focus on high-quality reporting and follow-through is essential.
Operational Excellence for IWPB
This role is pivotal in how IWPB Risk and Compliance operates, translating strategy into measurable outcomes while enhancing governance and controls. You will collaborate across markets and teams to align priorities, identify critical risks, and ensure timely delivery. If you seek to influence the daily operation of a major global function and contribute to its evolution, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact. Join us to establish a clear cadence for delivery, reporting, and change across IWPB R&C.
We support our staff in adopting flexible and alternative working arrangements, including remote work and revised hours, subject to approvals.
Our commitment is to foster a workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and their opinions count. We take pride in providing a culture that encourages continuous professional development, flexible working, and opportunities for growth within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement.
