Risk Analyst

Risk AnalystWe are partnering with a growing financial institution in Abu Dhabi that is looking to hire a Risk Analytics & MIS Analyst to join its Risk Management team.This is an excellent opportunity for a risk professional with strong analytical and reporting capabilities to play a key role in supporting Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Credit Risk functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing risk dashboards, delivering management information, conducting portfolio analysis, and supporting regulatory and internal risk reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesRisk Reporting & Management InformationDevelop, automate, and maintain risk MIS dashboards across Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Market Risk, and Enterprise Risk.Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly risk reports for senior management and key stakeholders.Produce portfolio analytics, risk indicators, and management summaries.Support the preparation of regulatory submissions and internal risk reporting.Validate and reconcile data across multiple systems, identifying data quality issues and recommending improvements.Risk AnalyticsConduct portfolio analysis, including segmentation, trend analysis, migration reporting, Stage/NPA movements, and early warning indicators.Perform ad hoc analysis to support risk assessments, policy reviews, and portfolio strategy decisions.Support stress testing, scenario analysis, and model performance monitoring.Extract, cleanse, validate, and analyse large datasets to generate actionable insights.Enterprise Risk ManagementSupport the development and monitoring of Risk Appetite Frameworks (RAF) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).Assist with enterprise-wide risk assessments, risk registers, thematic reviews, and control evaluations.Contribute to risk reporting presented to senior management, committees, and external stakeholders.Data Governance & SystemsMaintain robust data governance standards, including data quality controls, documentation, and audit-ready reporting.Coordinate and maintain the Bank's Model Inventory.Partner with Technology and Data teams to enhance reporting capabilities and automate risk processes.Support data mapping, integration, and optimisation of risk reporting systems.Requirements2–5 years of experience within Risk Management, Risk Analytics, MIS, Credit Risk, or Enterprise Risk.Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.Experience with Power BI and/or Tableau.Exposure to Python, R, VBA, SQL, or other data analytics tools.Understanding of risk concepts including IFRS9, Expected Credit Loss (ECL), PD, LGD, EAD, stress testing, and risk rating methodologies.Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as ICAAP, ILAAP, FSRA, or DIFC regulations would be advantageous.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.What's on OfferOpportunity to join a growing financial institution with strong regional ambitions.Exposure across Enterprise Risk, Credit Risk, and Risk Analytics.Significant stakeholder interaction with senior management and risk leadership.Career development within a high-performing risk function.