Mashreq
Global Head of ESG Risks & Chief Risk Officer
- Permanent
- Manama, Bahrain
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 12/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
28/03/2026
Location
Manama, Bahrain
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
VP/Executive
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
12/05/2026
Job description
The Global Head of ESG Risks & CRO at Mashreq Bahrain is responsible for leading the global coordination of ESG and Climate risk governance, overseeing the development and maintenance of the risk policy universe, ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, and conducting gap analysis with remediation plans for home and host country regulations. The incumbent manages all classes of risks for Mashreq Bahrain in coordination with the Head Office Risk function, covering both retail and wholesale banking operations. The role demands alignment with regulatory and management expectations, coordination with central functions, and leadership in implementing global ESG and climate risk strategies to ensure comprehensive risk oversight and robust compliance with regulatory standards.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead global coordination of ESG and Climate risk governance, policies, and regulatory reporting across jurisdictions
- Conduct gap analysis of existing risk frameworks and implement remediation plans to align with home and host country regulations
- Manage all classes of risks for Mashreq Bahrain, covering both retail and wholesale banking portfolios
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and management expectations in coordination with Central Functions at Head Office
- Develop, implement, and maintain ESG and climate risk policies, procedures, and frameworks
- Provide leadership and guidance to local risk teams to embed ESG and Climate risk considerations into business processes
- Coordinate with global and local stakeholders to ensure consistent risk assessment, reporting, and mitigation strategies
- Monitor emerging ESG and climate-related risks and update policies and practices accordingly
- Support regulatory audits and inspections, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
- Serve as the primary escalation point for all ESG and climate risk issues within Mashreq Bahrain
Experience & skills
- Proven experience in ESG and Climate risk management
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks for home and host country compliance
- Experience managing multiple classes of risks within a banking environment
- Ability to coordinate with global Head Office and central risk functions
- Leadership and strategic oversight experience in risk management
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with risk governance frameworks and reporting standards
- Ability to implement and oversee global ESG risk policies and remediation initiatives
- Experience in retail and wholesale banking risk management