Analyst Operational Risk (Emiratised Role)

RAKBANK
Dubai, AE
On-site

Job Description

Company Description

At RAKBANK, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and excellence. We are not just a bank, we are a community that thrives on teamwork, cutting-edge solutions, and the highest standards of governance.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Analyst Operational Risk to join our Retail Banking team. This role is critical in ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance across our banking activities. You will play a key part in identifying process inefficiencies, mitigating risks, and embedding a culture of strong governance throughout the organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Identify and review processes within the Retail Banking Unit to uncover operational and regulatory gaps.
  • Collaborate with business units to develop actionable plans with clear ownership and timelines to address identified risks.
  • Recommend process improvements and control enhancements to strengthen operational resilience.
  • Share insights and learnings across teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Support governance initiatives and help instill best practices across all sub-units.
  • Assist in investigations of operational risk events, fraud incidents, and regulatory reviews.
  • Map business processes to operating procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze system-generated and manually maintained data, ensuring alignment with documented processes.
  • Identify and document discrepancies between data and process execution.
  • Engage with units to understand task execution and highlight deviations from best practices.
  • Review customer communications for compliance with CPF and regulatory guidelines.
  • Evaluate internal MIS reports to identify gaps and opportunities for enhancement.
  • Support RCSA control testing, KRI monitoring, and periodic risk reviews.

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and risk management practices.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, IT, Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Information

What’s In It For You

  • Competitive, performance-linked compensation.
  • Medical coverage for you and your family.
  • Comprehensive life insurance.
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
  • Career development and fast-track growth opportunities.
  • Mentorship from industry experts.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Analytical skillsProblem-solving skillsRegulatory frameworksRisk management practicesCommunicationDocumentationCollaborationStakeholder influenceFinance

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and documentation abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders

Domain Knowledge

Retail bankingRisk management

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

Mid-Level

Posted

4/16/2026

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