Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the operational risk management framework, policies, and procedures in line with the organization s risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and report operational risks across business units and processes.
• Lead Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) to evaluate key risks, control effectiveness, and control gaps.
• Oversee the reporting and investigation of operational risk incidents, losses, and near misses, including root cause analysis.
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), emerging risks, and risk trends, escalating significant exposures to senior management.
• Develop and monitor action plans to address control weaknesses, risk exposures, and audit findings.
• Collaborate with business units, Compliance, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices.
• Assess operational risks arising from new products, services, systems, and business processes.
• Prepare periodic risk reports and dashboards highlighting key exposures, incidents, and remediation progress.
• Support business continuity, operational resilience, regulatory reviews, and internal and external audits.
• Promote risk awareness and continuously improve operational risk management processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field. A postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• 2 5 years of relevant experience in operational risk management, enterprise risk management, internal controls, or compliance, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, internal controls, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience in conducting RCSAs, developing KRIs, managing risk incidents, and monitoring remediation plans.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and recognized frameworks, such as Basel guidelines and ISO 31000.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and recommend practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with risk management systems is an advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as CRISC or CRMA, are an advantage.

• Core Banking

• Location Amman - Jordan
• Industry Accounting & Finance
• Job Type Full-Time
• Degree Bachelor
• Experience 2
• Nationality Unspecified

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field. A postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• 2 5 years of relevant experience in operational risk management, enterprise risk management, internal controls, or compliance, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, internal controls, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience in conducting RCSAs, developing KRIs, managing risk incidents, and monitoring remediation plans.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and recognized frameworks, such as Basel guidelines and ISO 31000.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and recommend practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with risk management systems is an advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as CRISC or CRMA, are an advantage.