Risk Analytics Analyst

About the role

A well-known Islamic bank in Bahrain is looking for a detail-oriented Risk Analytics Analyst to join its Risk Management team. The role supports the monitoring, reporting and analysis of credit and portfolio risks while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor risk parameters in line with the Board-approved Risk Framework.
• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate risk reports for management, regulators and group stakeholders.
• Maintain and update risk data in the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and IFRS 9 systems.
• Support the review and enhancement of risk policies, procedures and governance documentation.
• Prepare Risk MIS reports, including Risk Exposure, Criticized Assets, Weekly Credit Risk, Connected Counterparty, PIR, Largest Exposure and Country Exposure reports, and Pillar III disclosures.
• Work with the Finance team on Expected Credit Loss (ECL) calculations, NPL budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct portfolio reviews, risk trend analysis and deep-dive studies; support regulatory submissions and management reporting.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, regulators and rating agencies.
• Develop and automate risk dashboards, analytics tools and reporting solutions, and ensure data accuracy and consistency.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, commerce, economics, statistics, data analytics or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in risk management, credit risk, finance, analytics or banking; banking or financial services experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; exposure to regulatory reporting and risk analytics is an advantage.
• Preferred certifications: FRM, PRM, CFA, or a data analytics certification.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel (advanced), SQL, SAS, Power BI and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with large datasets, data cleansing, classification and analysis.
• Preferred: understanding of IFRS 9 and ECL, EDW environments, risk appetite frameworks and credit/portfolio risk.