Emirates NBD – Egypt has announced a new job opening for experienced professionals in operations, operational risk, audit and internal control. The role is in internal control, with a focus on reviewing controls, assessing operational risks and ensuring compliance with the bank's approved procedures and policies.

Job responsibilities at Emirates NBD – Egypt

Responsibilities include conducting on-site internal control reviews, carrying out periodic and surprise checks on operations and cash balances, and assessing the effectiveness of controls and the level of compliance with approved procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out internal control reviews in line with approved financial control methodologies and procedures.

  • Conducting thematic and targeted reviews according to the set schedule or as urgent requirements arise.

  • Carrying out surprise checks on cash balances in branch vaults, central vaults and teller boxes to verify their accuracy and integrity.

  • Assessing the internal control environment and providing support and guidance to the relevant parties on operational risks.

  • Analyzing operational risks and identifying the root causes of issues and findings detected during reviews.

  • Preparing reports on findings and classifying them according to the approved risk assessment methodology.

  • Following up on findings to ensure corrective actions are implemented and fully closed.

  • Identifying new and emerging risks and coordinating with the head of internal control to propose suitable mitigation measures.

  • Overseeing tests of controls, financial control procedures and surprise checks, and verifying that they are carried out accurately.

  • Ensuring that controls are consistent with approved procedures in terms of frequency and method of execution.

Qualifications required for the Emirates NBD – Egypt role

The bank has set out a number of qualifications and experience requirements for applicants, including:

  • A university degree in commerce or economics.

  • At least 10 years of practical experience in one of the following fields:

  • Operations.

  • Operational risk.

  • Audit.

  • Internal control, which is among the preferred fields for the role.

Banky's view

The role suits candidates with long experience in the banking sector and in fields related to control, audit and risk management, especially those with experience reviewing banking operations, analyzing operational risks and following up on corrective actions. Practical experience in these fields strengthens applicants' chances of landing the job, particularly given the requirement of at least 10 years' experience.

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