Director operational risk

Role Purpose

Lead and strengthen the Entity-Wide Operational Risk (EWOR) framework for the organization, ensuring robust identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of operational risks across all business units and functions. The role will act as a key pillar in aligning GCC risk practices with global enterprise standards, regulatory expectations, and evolving risk landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Operational Risk Framework Leadership

Risk Governance & Oversight

Regulatory & Compliance Alignment

Risk Analytics, Reporting & Insights

Stakeholder Management

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

Incident, Issue & Control Management

Key Skills & Competencies

Functional Expertise

• Deep expertise in Operational Risk Management (ORM) frameworks
• Strong understanding of:
• Basel II / III (Operational Risk)
• Risk taxonomy and control frameworks
• Banking products, operations, and processes
• Experience in enterprise-wide risk transformation

Qualifications & Experience

• 20+ years of experience in Operational Risk / Enterprise Risk within banking or financial services
• Proven leadership experience in GCC or global operating model
• Prior experience in entity-wide or enterprise risk roles is critical
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA / CA / FRM / CFA preferred