VP & Head of Operational Risk Advisory & Oversight - Group Technology & Transformation

Responsibilities

• Lead second-line Operational Risk Advisory & Oversight (ORA) coverage for the Group Technology & Transformation (GT&T) portfolio
• Provide independent challenge over technology, information, data, and transformation-related operational risks
• Act as the primary ORA point of engagement for senior GT&T leadership regarding BAU operations, AI-enabled capabilities, and change initiatives
• Maintain a risk-based portfolio coverage plan reflecting service criticality, third-party dependencies, and regulatory developments
• Identify systemic control weaknesses and recurring operational risk themes
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to assigned AVP and Specialist resources

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Risk Management, Data Analytics, or related discipline
• 12–15+ years of relevant experience in financial services, technology risk, or complex regulated organisations
• Significant experience in operational resilience, third-party technology risk, and second-line risk advisory roles
• Proven experience engaging with senior technology stakeholders, risk committees, and regulators
• Strong understanding of information risk, data risk, and technology control environments

• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISM, CISA, CISSP, or FRM
• Experience providing challenge over AI-enabled technology initiatives or emerging technology risks

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services.