Job summary
Capitex seeks a senior Basel credit risk RWA consultant to lead a PMO-driven remediation programme in Riyadh. The role combines technical RWA fixes with programme governance, coordinating multiple departments to resolve regulatory and audit issues.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the PMO for a Basel credit risk RWA remediation programme
- Establish governance, RAID logs and status reporting to senior stakeholders
- Drive technical fixes across RWA workstreams (classification, CRM, ECAI, CCF)
- Coordinate stakeholders across Business, IT, Risk, Finance and Data teams
- Resolve regulatory and audit observations and secure cross-department buy-in
- Guide and direct junior team members with legacy system knowledge
- Prepare executive communication packs and manage escalations
- Support wider Basel/RWA regulatory alignment as required
Requirements
- 10+ years' experience in Basel credit risk RWA calculation or capital adequacy programmes
- Hands-on knowledge of RWA mechanics: classification, CRM, ECAI, CCF application
- Direct SAMA regulatory reporting experience (Q17) preferred
- Proven PMO/programme management experience and governance delivery
- Strong stakeholder management across competing priorities
- Based in or able to relocate to Riyadh full-time for the contract
- Experience at a Saudi/GCC bank or regional consultancy advantageous
Benefits
- Accommodation and related logistics covered for contract duration
Skills
Basel RWACredit RiskRegulatory ReportingPMOStakeholder ManagementQ17/SAMAExposure ClassificationCredit Risk MitigationECAI MappingCCF Application
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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