Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Lead and continuously enhance the Bank's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework. Oversee Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Market & Liquidity Risk, and Enterprise Risk Management functions. Monitor credit portfolio quality, credit concentration, delinquency trends, and Non-Performing Loans (NPLs). Ensure compliance with CBUAE regulations, Basel III/IV requirements, and internal risk policies. Lead stress testing, ICAAP, business continuity, disaster recovery, and recovery planning activities. Oversee third-party and outsourcing risk assessments. Prepare and present comprehensive risk reports to Executive Management, the Board Risk Committee, and the Board of Directors. Develop and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and enterprise-wide risk assessments. Coordinate with Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and other key stakeholders to strengthen the Bank's governance framework. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field. Master's Degree is preferred. Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CFA, CAMS, CIA, or ERM are highly desirable. Minimum 15 years of banking experience, including at least 5 years in a senior Risk Management leadership role. Strong experience in Basel III/IV, Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, ICAAP, stress testing, and regulatory reporting. Proven experience working with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and regulatory authorities. Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and Board-level presentation skills. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry RecruitmentPlacement FirmExecutive Search Department / Functional Area Top ManagementSenior Management Keywords Chief Risk Management OfficerComplianceRisk Mitigation Get real-time job updates only on our App