1.    Responsible for developing and implementation of an integrated  risk strategy in line with Basel II requirements and the Bank’s overall strategy
   a. Methodologies to evaluate risk
   b. Measurement and monitoring frameworks
   c. Functional risk acceptance parameters
2.    Responsible for developing internal Risk Management budget/business plan, getting it approved  and ensuring that it is met/exceeded
3.    Establishing  and reviewing/updating overall Risk Management guidelines/standards and policies and procedures across the whole Bank
4.    Designing, implementing and following-up on a risk self-assessment system/process in coordination with all Depts./Functions
5.    Developing/acquiring appropriate systems and building necessary models to monitor and calculate overall and specific risk exposure  and conduct effective stress-testing (VAR models, etc.)
6.    Developing and maintaining an adequate risk rating system and acting as its custodian
7.    Calculating and reporting to the GM, the Board and the regulators on  the Bank’s overall and on critical/substantial risk exposures
8.    Reviewing/assessing and approving first time transactions and processes  with regards to operational risk (i.e. new product development process, new system specifications, etc.)
9.    Conducting comprehensive individual and portfolio credit reviews with the help of the businesses and Credit
10.    Driving the effort of implementing Basel II requirements within the required timeframe (as per the various central bank's deadlines)
11.    Ensuring and monitoring adherence with risk policies & guidelines
12.    Assessing all direct reports according to their performance to ensure optimum productivity and lowest attrition
13.    Ensuring adherence to all internal standards and guidelines and regulatory compliance
14.    Contributing to the overall management of the Bank through active participation in various committees (as per the approved Corp Governance structure)

Education/Experience

*    Bachelor degree in Business Administration.
*    7 years experience in Risk Management.
*    Good understanding of Basel ∏ and Various Types of( Risks corporations, Credit, market…)
*    Good experience in conducting risk assessments, data classification, business impact analysis for bank’s core business.
*    Good understanding of banking processes and products.
*    Fluent English & Arabic languages.

Qualifications

*    Organizational, planning and coordinating skills.
*    Training and presentation skills.
*    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic languages.
*    Excellent writing skills to draft policies, procedures and reports.
*    Ability to concentrate on details, communicating with various types of users, Owning analytical skills.
*    Ability to Plan and execute complex projects spanning multiple locations at the country level.Patience, flexibility, team playing.
*    Possessing a global vision.

*    For Syrian Candidates meeting the above requirements are welcomed to send their resume along with personal photo to :
               hrhelpdesk@arabbank-syria.com  or the fax number 011-3348136.

*    Deadline for sending CV's is 25th April 2010.