Specialist- CBG Channels Control (Emiratized Role)

Company Description

First Abu Dhabi Bank is an inclusive environment where each person values the experiences, perspectives, ideas and beliefs of others. We’re in a unique position to learn from all our colleagues, combining international experience with deep cultural knowledge and local expertise. At FAB, you’ll have the support of your team and a strong relationship with your line manager, who will trust you with responsibility and recognize your good performance. As we embrace different ways of seeing the world, listening to each other and respecting different viewpoints, we grow stronger – together.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The role holder is responsible:

To ensure participation in CBG Channels Control reviews and evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, compliance and control processes within the branches and alternative channels.

Support branches and alternative channels, in securing positive GIA ratings / reports and outcomes

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Perform and supervise CBG Channels Control reviews to ensure that they comply with internal policies, procedures and relevant external regulatory/statutory requirements.

Conduct Theme and Clear Desk Policy reviews as and when required.

Ensure that the scope of work performed during CBG Channels Control reviews provide adequate and appropriate coverage.

Provide advice, guidance and support to the less experienced team members (including M/S. Kreston Menon Chartered Accountants staff) and review their working papers to ensure proper coverage. Provide honest and constructive feedback to team members.

Communicate and discuss non – compliance issues with all relevant units management to avoid disagreement.

Ensure completion of assigned reviews accurately, professionally and within allocated time.

Review and prepare CBG Channels Control review reports in a timely manner.

Follow up and coordinate, with relevant units management, on target dates comments and ensure effective remedial action is taken.

Identify and recommend improvements to processes and procedures to ensure effective and efficient controls.

Learn about new products, procedures and services as they are launched and share knowledge with the team members.

Assist in preparation on a monthly basis summarized and consolidated Spot Check reviews report of CBG Channels Control for forwarding the same to respect units management for any action deemed necessary in order to ensure such issues are avoided.

Assist in preparation on a monthly basis dashboard highlighting activities of the previous month, key issues raised in CBG Channels Control reviews, status of GIA and CBG Channels Control target date comments.

Assist in preparation of internal dashboard and action plan prior to Business Governance team meetings.

Coordinate implementation, update and continuous use of ORM tools. Spread awareness of ORM in general and ORM tools.

Any other ad – hoc assignment requested by VP, CBG Channels Control and SVP, Head of Business Governance.

People Management:

Act as a role model to direct and indirect reports to drive adherence to FAB’s values and support talent development within the team.

Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure seamless assignments delivery.

Assist in conduct of periodic capacity planning based on changes in business volume and evaluate resource requirements. 

Strategic Contribution:

Support implementation of CBG BSC in relations to Group’s Audit mandate to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.

Assist in developing and implementing a governance framework for all CBG Channels Control activities.

Budgeting and Financial Planning:

Assist in the control and management of budgets allocated to CBG Channels Control related projects

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent 

Minimum Experience

3-5 years’ relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 3 years in similar positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in the similar function.