55 Finance Director jobs in Manama
Head of Financial Risk Management
Posted 1 day ago
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The Head of Financial Risk Management will lead a team of risk professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction. You will work closely with senior management and the board of directors to ensure the firm's risk appetite is effectively managed and aligned with strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include conducting regular risk assessments, stress testing, scenario analysis, and reporting on the firm's risk profile. You will also play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial markets, complex financial instruments, and regulatory landscapes. Strong analytical skills, excellent leadership capabilities, and exceptional communication abilities are essential. A proven track record in senior risk management roles within the banking or finance industry is required. A relevant professional certification, such as FRM or PRM, is highly desirable. This position requires a strategic thinker with a proactive approach to risk management and a commitment to maintaining the financial health and integrity of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive financial risk management strategies and policies.
- Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks.
- Lead and mentor the financial risk management team.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Advise senior management and the board on risk-related matters.
- Foster a strong risk-aware culture throughout the organization.
Head of Financial Risk Management
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Senior Financial Analyst - Management Reporting
Posted 22 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, highlighting key variances, trends, and performance drivers.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business initiatives, investment decisions, and strategic planning.
- Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and understand operational impacts on financial performance.
- Assist in the preparation of board meeting materials and presentations.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement through financial analysis.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting systems.
- Monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to management.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and systems.
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Stay current with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on financial analysis techniques.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- CFA or CPA designation is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, reporting, and accounting.
- Proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Strong understanding of GAAP or IFRS.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Experience with financial ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools is essential.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Lead Quantitative Analyst - Financial Risk Management
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Senior Quantitative Analyst - Financial Risk Management
Posted 4 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and validate quantitative models for market risk, credit risk, and operational risk.
- Implement pricing and hedging strategies for complex financial derivatives.
- Perform in-depth analysis of financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential risks.
- Collaborate with trading desks, portfolio managers, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and optimize risk exposure.
- Develop and maintain robust back-testing frameworks for model performance evaluation.
- Create clear and concise reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the enhancement of risk management systems and methodologies.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices in quantitative finance.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Economics.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quantitative role within the financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, derivative instruments, and risk management principles.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, or MATLAB.
- Experience with statistical modeling, time series analysis, and numerical methods.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience with risk management software and platforms is a plus.
This hybrid role offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing you to contribute effectively to our client's success. The position is located in Tubli, Capital, BH , and requires regular attendance in the office for team meetings and strategic planning sessions. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about quantitative finance and thrives in a challenging, analytical environment.
Senior Data Analyst - Financial Risk Management
Posted 4 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and validate sophisticated statistical and machine learning models for financial risk assessment.
- Extract, clean, and transform large datasets from various internal and external sources.
- Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and potential risk exposures.
- Design and generate insightful reports and dashboards for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into analytical solutions.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging analytical techniques, and regulatory changes impacting financial risk management.
- Automate data processes and reporting mechanisms to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior analysts.
- Document methodologies, assumptions, and results of analytical projects.
- Contribute to the enhancement of the firm's risk management framework and data governance policies.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
- Proven expertise in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and machine learning algorithms.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with SQL for data manipulation.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and building effective dashboards.
- Solid understanding of financial instruments, markets, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel Accords).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience working in a remote, collaborative team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under pressure.
Senior Quantitative Analyst - Financial Risk Management
Posted 15 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and validate complex quantitative models for financial risk assessment (e.g., VaR, Expected Shortfall, credit scoring models).
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies related to financial risk.
- Contribute to the development of risk management strategies and policies based on quantitative insights.
- Collaborate with business units, IT, and other stakeholders to integrate risk models into business processes.
- Conduct back-testing and stress-testing of existing models to ensure their accuracy and robustness.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and regulatory bodies on risk exposures and model performance.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in quantitative finance, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor junior quantitative analysts and provide technical guidance.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel Accords) related to risk modeling.
- Automate model development and validation processes where possible.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis within the financial services industry.
- Proven experience in developing and validating financial risk models.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or C++.
- Solid understanding of financial markets, instruments, and risk management principles.
- Experience with SQL and database management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote environment.
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Senior Financial Analyst - Risk Management
Posted 2 days ago
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The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and regulatory frameworks relevant to risk management. You must have advanced quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in statistical modeling, data analysis tools, and financial software. Experience in areas such as credit risk, market risk, operational risk, or liquidity risk is essential. You will be expected to prepare comprehensive risk reports, present findings clearly and concisely, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to implement risk mitigation strategies.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who can work independently and manage complex projects in a remote setting. Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong ethical compass are crucial for this position. The ability to communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences, including non-financial stakeholders, is a key requirement. A background in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field, coupled with relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA), is highly desirable. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the financial stability and strategic direction of a prominent organization, supporting its operations that may involve the Jidhafs, Capital, BH area, all within a completely remote work structure.
Senior Financial Analyst - Risk Management
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Senior Financial Analyst, Risk Management
Posted 6 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and refine enterprise-wide risk management strategies and policies.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk.
- Build and maintain complex financial models to assess potential risk exposures and stress test scenarios.
- Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and develop early warning systems to alert management to potential issues.
- Prepare comprehensive risk reports and presentations for senior management, the board of directors, and regulatory bodies.
- Collaborate with various business units to ensure risk management practices are integrated into daily operations.
- Stay abreast of evolving financial regulations and industry best practices, ensuring compliance.
- Conduct post-mortems on risk events to identify lessons learned and implement corrective actions.
- Design and execute risk appetite frameworks and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Provide guidance and training to other departments on risk management principles and procedures.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, risk management, or a similar role within the banking or financial services sector.
- Proven expertise in risk modeling, statistical analysis, and financial statement analysis.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Basel III, Dodd-Frank, or similar frameworks.
- Proficiency in financial modeling software (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, R, Python) and risk management platforms.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a remote team, managing deadlines effectively.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM are highly desirable.
- A proactive and forward-thinking approach to identifying and managing emerging risks.