Operational Risk Manager

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 60+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

Our Risk team sits at the very core of Revolut. Those special agents work across functions, products, and regions to monitor front-line performance and ensure that the business is on safe footing. People in the Risk team are among the first in the company to get involved in new business initiatives, from app technology, through treasury and finance, to customer support.

We’re looking for an Operational Risk Manager to improve our risk management framework and governance structure in UAE. You'll use data to track daily risk exposures and support reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Up to shape the future of finance? Let's get in touch.

• Building and optimising risk management frameworks and processes for Revolut UAE
• Identifying and assessing risks of all types
• Guiding teams to design and implement effective controls
• Supporting the development and implementation of operational risk policies and procedures
• Contributing to the definition of key indicators and the risk appetite statement
• Developing techniques for quantification of operational risk and resilience, including stress testing and impact tolerances
• Managing the risk incident process and ensuring accurate recording of events
• Overseeing the preparation and handling of incident reports
• Monitoring operational risk against defined limits and thresholds
• Producing risk reports for management and relevant stakeholders
• Developing and maintaining risk tools and systems
• Monitoring KRI breaches and coordinating resolutions with risk stakeholders
• Conducting presentations and workshops on risk identification and mitigation

• 5+ years of experience in operational risk management within a banking or financial services setting
• An understanding of core operational risk concepts
• The ability to analyse and structure complex topics into clear actions
• A curious mindset with a drive to challenge assumptions and understand systems deeply
• An organised and methodical approach to problem-solving

• Experience with operational risk stress testing and quantification
• Experience with CBUAE financial standards and policies
• Experience working at a global organisation

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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Notice: This is a remote position based in United Arab Emirates.