Operational Risk Specialist

About this role:

Wio Bank is a leading one-of-a-kind financial platform that is revolutionizing the banking industry in MENA region. Our platform is here to reboot personal and business banking in the digital age. Our personalised features and seamlessly integrated services are built around your needs, helping you spend, save, and plan for your future.

The Wio Bank Operational Risk Management is looking for a strong candidate who is experienced in Operational Risk with a focus on Third Party Risk Management to join our rapidly growing digital bank. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational risks associated with our digital banking activities, particularly those related to third-party vendors.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Risk Identification & Assessment: Identify and assess operational risks that could impact the bank. This includes risks associated with systems, processes, people, and external events.
• Third Party Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with third-party vendors.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to manage identified risks.
• Risk Reporting: Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and relevant committees.
• Operational Risk Management Tools: Good knowledge in RCSA, Control Testing, KRIs, OR Event Management and Issues and Action Plans.
• Policy Development: Develop, maintain, and update risk management policies and guidelines in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Training & Awareness: Promote a strong risk culture by providing training and awareness to staff on operational risk management.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CORM) would be a plus.
• Proven experience in operational risk management, with a specific focus on Third Party Risk Management, preferably in a digital banking environment.
• Strong understanding of (digital) banking operations, third-party vendor management, and associated risks.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and produce relevant insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and promote a strong risk culture.
  
  

What is in it for you?

• Being part of a leading one-of-a-kind financial platform that is revolutionizing the banking industry in MENA region.
• Joining a highly performance driven culture.
• Peering with talented colleagues coming from top-tier fintech companies from all over the world.
• Work-life balance is important to us so you would have 28 working days holidays + up to 14 national holidays per year.
• Additional perks such as top private health & life insurance, flexible working hours, hybrid work policy, and many more to come!
• Working in an international environment, with employees from over 40 different nationalities.