An excellent opportunity is available with a fully digital corporate bank in set up phase, who are licensed and regulated by the FSRA of Abu Dhabi for a Credit Risk Assistant Manager.

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer you will:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with a motivated and proactive approach to drive the comprehensive risk management across the business according to the Rule books and policies
• Prepare, review and update the Branch’s policies and procedures on credit risk
• Provide comprehensive risk management training within the Business
• Oversee the implementation of the Branch’s risk management policies and procedures and identify weakness or risk events
• Prepare regular or ad-hoc reports to the Senior Management, regarding comprehensive risk management, including credit, liquidity, market, operational risk management, and research papers on country risks or specific industries for management information
• Manage life-cycle credit application and review process
• Post-approval/lending credit risk management, identify potential risks, propose and review remedial action/problem loan workout plan and provisioning
• Monitor the market, liquidity and operational risks of the Branch on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with standards

The Credit Risk Assistant Manager will possess a comprehensive credit risk management background, preferably working in a DFSA (Dubai Financial Services Authority) or ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) environment. You will have a strong motivation to maintain an effective risk management in a newly-setup business, comprehensive knowledge of the risk management rules and regulations as well as strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills in English, as well as relationship building skills with stakeholders and regulators.

This is an excellent opportunity with a bank at an exciting point in their growth in Abu Dhabi. Please apply now or for further information contact Kayte Short at Robert Walters at kayte.short@robertwalters.com