Lead - Operational Risk

Allianz Egypt · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-06-11

Job Summary:This role is responsible for supporting the operational risk framework across the organization. It implements and enhances risk policies, conducts risk assessments, maintains the risk register, and monitors exposures against defined risk appetite. The role also prepares operational risk reports for management and regulators, supports Group reporting requirements, tracks mitigation actions, and reviews business processes to strengthen internal controls and ensure disciplined, proactive risk management.Roles and Responsibilities:Support the implementation and enhancement of the operational risk framework by applying policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization to strengthen risk governance and ensure consistent risk management.Review and update risk management policies by aligning them with Group standards and local regulatory requirements to maintain compliance and effective oversight.Conduct periodic operational risk assessments by performing quantitative and qualitative analyses across all departments to identify key risks and proactively manage exposures.Maintain and update the company risk register by capturing and centralizing risks in a structured system to provide a clear and accurate view of organizational risk.Monitor risk exposures against defined risk appetite and thresholds by tracking metrics and escalating breaches to ensure financial stability and disciplined risk-taking.Prepare regular risk reports by compiling analyses for management, committees, and regulators to support informed strategic and operational decision-making.Support Group reporting requirements to ensure alignment with corporate reporting obligations and regulatory expectations.Track and validate risk mitigation actions by monitoring implementation across departments to confirm that identified risks are being effectively managed and controlled.Review business processes for key controls by identifying gaps and recommending enhancements to strengthen operational risk management and internal controls. Education, Professional Experience:5 - 7 years of experience in operational risk is mandatory.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.

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Allianz Egypt is a leading insurance provider offering life and property-casualty solutions for individuals and businesses. As part of the global Allianz Group, the company focuses on digital transformation and customer-centric service to help clients achieve long-term financial stability.

What you should know

  • Extensive Branch Network: Serves over 700,000 customers across Egypt through a network of more than 16 branches
  • Insurance Powerhouse: Employs a diverse workforce of over 1,000 professionals to manage its insurance operations
  • 48+ Years Presence: Has been operating in the Egyptian market since 1976, establishing a presence of nearly five decades

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  • Customer & market excellence — Customer experience excellence as a measurable, KPI-driven discipline.
  • Collaborative leadership — Global insurer with strong local autonomy - collaboration across borders is essential.

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