We are hiring for a client, an Islamic Bank in Pakistan.

Direct Supervisor: Head of Business Continuity Management

Job Summary:

The incumbent will lead the implementation of operational risk and resilience frameworks, ensuring alignment with Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans. This role involves mitigating operational risks, enhancing resilience strategies, and embedding risk management principles across key areas such as cybersecurity, third-party risk, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk & Resilience Framework: Implement and oversee the Operational Risk Management (ORM) and Resilience framework across business units.
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery: Ensure continuity plans align with resilience objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM): Manage risk assessments for new and existing third-party suppliers.
• Risk Mitigation Strategies: Strengthen resilience by embedding risk controls across operational areas.
• Risk Reporting & Analytics: Provide risk dashboards, analytics, and insights for informed decision-making.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with IT, compliance, cybersecurity, and business leaders to integrate risk policies seamlessly.
• System Enhancements & Digital Transformation: Support automation and analytics improvements for effective risk tracking.

Key Relationships:

• Internal: IT, Compliance, Audit, Cybersecurity, Business Units, Operations.
• External: ORM platform vendors, Regulators, External Auditors.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 12+ years in Operational Risk Management, Resilience, Business Continuity, and Third-Party Risk.
• 5+ years in a leadership role within international banking operations.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in the UAE, GCC, and global markets.
• Experience with IT risk systems, analytics, and digital transformation in risk management.
• Proven stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

This role is ideal for a strategic risk leader with expertise in resilience frameworks, digital risk solutions, and regulatory compliance.

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 8 months

Application Question(s):

• Do you acknowledge that this is a contractual position for 8 months only?

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 27/03/2025