Risk Self-Assessment and Control Team Leader

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced RCSA Team Leader to join our Operational Risk Management team. The candidate will be responsible for Leading and supervise RCSA team and the RCSA process as well. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational risk, internal controls, and a proven ability to lead and mentor subordinate. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring the operational risks across Banque Du Caire.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage RCSA analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Oversee the end-to-end RCSA process, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Drive the identification and assessment of operational risks and the effectiveness of controls.
• Review the preparation of desk research and pre-lists of risks, including the applied control submitted from RCSA team.
• Supervise daily operations of the RCSA team including obtain the final approval on the RCSAs from relevant departments, the action plans follow up to ensuring their implementation and reviewing the accuracy of the data entry in RCSA system.
• Supervising the control testing process and follow up on the results of control testing in order to prepare the required reports
• Collaborate with business unit to ensure the timely and accurate completion of RCSAs.
• Review and challenge risk and control assessments to ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain the RCSA methodology and framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide guidelines and support to business units on the RCSA process and operational risk concepts.
• Supervise and support the RCSA team with ad-hoc projects and tasks as required by Head of RCSA.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in banking with minimum 3 years in operational risk management, internal audit, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of operational risk management frameworks, including RCSA, KRIs, ORAP, ILD, IT Risk and BCM.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to operational risk (e.g., Basel, COSO, ISO 31000).
• Professional certifications such as CORP, COSO, or ISO is highly desirable.
• Professional Knowledge Microsoft Office Suite (Risk management system is a plus)