Senior Operational Risk Officer

Confidential   Amman - Jordan  Date Posted: 2026/10/18   Login to Apply

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.
Required Skills
  • Core Banking
Job Details
  • Location Amman - Jordan
  • Industry Accounting & Finance
  • Job Type Full-Time
  • Degree Bachelor
  • Experience 2
  • Nationality Unspecified
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