Employment:
Full Time
Client – A leading regional Fintech and payments company
Location – Manama, Bahrain
Reports to – The CEO
Leading Bahraini based Fintech and payments company is looking to appoint a Head of Risk who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of their operations and promoting the growth of the FinTech Business. This includes undertake all risk assessment and risk mitigation for their Digital business operations and support units to ensure that all major risks are identified and mitigated.
The role will require a strong focus on Operational Risk management and in particular to ensure that Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) reviews are conducted effectively and comprehensively, on schedule with appropriate risk mitigation advice. Also that the Company has proper, systematic management and compliance with established policies, practices and procedures related to risk management. Our client is looking for a Hands on Risk professional who can help refine the function and identify improvements in current systems, policies and strategies and take actions to mitigate emerging enterprise and related risks. Ideally candidates should have approx. 12-15 years of Banking/Financial Services experience of which at least 6-8 years in Operational Risk Management ideally in a Fintech/Payments company – covering digital (electronic payments) outsourcing and fintech services in the MENA region. Experience in Card Processing, Fintech Services and Merchant Acquiring Services preferred. Well-rounded experience covering all areas around Payment Risk, Fraud and Chargeback Management, Leadership Excellence, Client/Customer Management. Track record of successfully building businesses to profitable scale at leading financial institutions across several global markets.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Ideally candidates should have approx. 12-15 years of Banking/Financial Services experience of which at least 6-8 years in Operational Risk Management ideally in a Fintech/Payments company – covering digital (electronic payments) outsourcing and fintech services in the MENA region. Experience in Card Processing, Fintech Services and Merchant Acquiring Services preferred.
Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.
Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.
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