First Abu Dhabi Bank
VP, Operational Risk and Control
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 01/12/2026
Job overview
Date posted
17/10/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 50,000 - 60,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
VP/Executive
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
01/12/2026
Job description
Group Operations and Credit Administration at FAB carry a wide range of operational risks, and this VP within the Operational Internal Control & Governance (OICG) department oversees the framework that keeps them in check. Reporting to the Head of OICG & APM, you lead a team of managers and supervisors and support recruitment and performance evaluations across the department. Risk assessments and internal controls are the main levers, and their quality needs steady improvement. Control frameworks are designed to meet regulatory requirements and internal policy, and risk appetite and tolerance levels are set with senior leadership. Risk metrics and KPIs, regular control evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives help reduce exposure and raise efficiency. Anti money laundering rules, Central Bank guidelines and internal procedures must be followed strictly, with deviations reported at the prescribed levels. Training and awareness programmes help build a risk-aware culture across the business. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive operational risk and control experience in financial services, with an MBA or MSc and operational risk certifications highly desirable.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop and manage operational risk management strategies that protect the bank's assets and reputation
- Lead the design and execution of control frameworks that meet regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Collaborate with senior leadership to set risk appetite and tolerance levels aligned with business objectives
- Provide strategic direction on risk metrics and KPIs
- Foster a risk-aware culture through awareness, education and training across Group Operations and Credit Administration
- Conduct regular risk assessments and control evaluations to identify emerging risks
- Drive continuous improvement in operational processes to raise efficiency and reduce risk exposure
- Oversee identification, assessment and mitigation of operational risks across business units and processes
- Report regularly to the Head of OICG & APM on the department, Group Operations and Credit Administration
- Manage a team of managers and supervisors through guidance, coaching and development
- Assist the Head of OICG & APM with recruitment and interviews for the department
- Evaluate OICG staff performance constructively and on time
- Govern implementation of OICG policies, procedures and controls across all department activity
- Implement tools and processes that identify improvement opportunities against global standards
- Ensure AML, Central Bank guidelines and internal procedures are followed and deviations are reported
- Uphold the bank's values and ethics in all decisions
- Exercise decision-making authority within the approved authorisation matrix and Group policies
Experience & skills
- Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Bring extensive experience in operational risk management and control within financial services
- Understand regulatory requirements and industry best practice for operational risk
- Influence and collaborate effectively at executive level
- Communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, in writing and verbally
- Build and develop high-performing teams
- Add an MBA, MSc or related advanced degree (preferred)
- Possess professional certifications in operational risk management or equivalent (highly desirable)