Manager - Risk and Control

About ADCB

At Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, career growth is supported in an environment that values inclusion, respect, and individual contribution. The bank promotes a culture where varied perspectives are welcomed and professional development is encouraged.

About the business area

GBS is a team of skilled professionals who support ADCB’s broader success story. The group focuses on innovation, strong delivery, high-quality service, and a sharp awareness of operational risk. Its members play an important role in advancing the bank’s strategy, expansion, and digital transformation while working closely with internal partners to deliver excellent customer experience.

Role overview

The bank is looking for an experienced professional to join the team in Dubai as Manager - Risk and Control. In this position, you will help strengthen operational risk practices, control frameworks, and business continuity readiness across assigned GBS areas, while also guiding team performance and ensuring alignment with internal policies.

Key accountabilities

• Lead the rollout of operational risk assessments and related policy frameworks, using key risk indicators to make sure risks are identified, monitored, and reduced in the assigned GBS areas.
• Oversee the risk and control self-assessment process, including control testing and implementation, in line with the bank’s operational risk requirements.
• Run and supervise due diligence reviews and challenge sessions to test the strength and reliability of processes and controls.
• Track, record, and manage operational loss reporting for the assigned areas, coordinating with GORM to meet operational risk obligations.
• Own and monitor the business continuity management framework, including impact analysis, recovery arrangements, and disaster recovery drills, to ensure the setup remains resilient and responsive.
• Repeat ownership of the business continuity management framework responsibilities for assigned GBS areas, as stated in the source, covering impact assessments, recovery sites, and disaster drills.
• Manage your own work and support team management in line with ADCB people policies, procedures, and standards to improve contribution to business outcomes.
• Coordinate and supervise team activities so targets are met and the business plan is delivered in accordance with required processes and systems.

Required experience and background

The suitable candidate should bring at least 6 years of experience in operations or banking services, including a minimum of 3 years focused on risk management. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a comparable discipline is required. Strong MS Office skills, familiarity with banking systems, excellent written and spoken communication, and solid analytical and logical reasoning are also expected.

Benefits and working environment

ADCB offers a broad benefits package that may include market-leading medical insurance, group life cover, personal accident insurance, paid leave, leave airfare, preferential loan and finance rates, staff discounts and offers, and education assistance for children for certain job levels. Flexible and remote working arrangements may be available depending on eligibility and job requirements. The bank also supports ongoing development through instructor-led training, e-learning resources, on-the-job learning, and professional development programmes.

Additional information

The organization emphasizes a respectful, caring, and disciplined workplace that supports both performance and long-term career ambition.