Senior Vice President, Services Controls Strategy & Process Governance Greater Dubai, United Arab Emirates Area

The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President for Services Controls Strategy and Process Governance. This high-impact leadership role is pivotal in driving a proactive, forward-looking risk reduction agenda across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Cluster. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the MEA Controls strategy, serving as the primary Controls partner to the MEA Operations, and providing strategic advisory on control design and effectiveness. The role demands a deep understanding of operational risk and related frameworks, particularly within the banking sector, and a proven track record in monitoring compliance with regulations. The SVP will also be instrumental in supporting the transformation agenda, strengthening the first line risk and controls environment, and ensuring that stronger controls enhance the client experience. Candidates for this role at The Company should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years' of experience in operational risk management within the financial services sector. Key competencies include a proactive risk reduction mindset, a client-centric approach, and the ability to influence and engage with senior leaders. The role requires a commitment to continuous process improvement, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a strong focus on execution and accountability. The ideal candidate will be adept at building consensus, holding teams accountable, and translating complex risk and control issues into business terms. This is an individual contributor role with a mandate to move the organization toward a more proactive and thematic approach to risk and control management.

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