Manager Risk Strategy

About the Company

Commercial Bank, established in 1975 and based in Doha, supports Qatar’s economic growth through a broad suite of services spanning personal, business, government, international and investment banking. The organization emphasizes employee growth, professional development, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance.

Join a banking environment focused on shaping the future through digital-first thinking and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

This position is centered on strengthening the bank’s risk review framework by producing dependable, consistent, and insight-rich information that supports informed decision-making. The role calls for a strong analytical approach, solid knowledge of regulatory topics such as Capital Adequacy, Liquidity, and Pillar 2, and the ability to work with large datasets. Practical coding knowledge in Python or R is important for building small tools and improving work processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and sustain a detailed risk database covering all on-balance-sheet and off-balance-sheet exposures across the bank.
• Study the credit portfolio and deliver monthly and quarterly risk performance as well as diversification reports for lending books.
• Design and introduce focused reports for specific sectors, business units, or themes.
• Identify important portfolio cuts and indicators to improve the quality and speed of analysis and reporting.
• Examine accounts using overdue reports and evaluate the status of non-performing loan accounts.
• Monitor key measures linked to the Risk Appetite Framework.
• Ensure regulatory timelines are met by preparing ICAAP, Capital Plan, and Recovery Plan submissions on schedule.
• Perform stress tests on portfolios and analyze major exposures.
• Manage the bank’s Expected Credit Loss model and related reporting in line with Qatar Central Bank requirements.
• Respond to information and data requests from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile, produce, and analyze portfolio management reports.
• Support data collection activities, review collection methods, and use tools such as Python and R to improve workflows.
• Prepare accurate material for business teams, internal and external auditors, and the Compliance function.
• Work with regulatory topics including capital rules, Basel IV, liquidity, and stress testing.
• Contribute to the development of models for PD, LGD, CCF, and macroeconomic model validation.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative capability.
• Good understanding of portfolio management and related policies.
• Comfortable using MS Office and programming tools, especially SQL and Python.
• Exposure to modelling is an advantage.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required.
• Applicants should have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in risk management.
• Experience should include a thorough understanding of bank balance sheets and banking products.

Why Join Commercial Bank

• Recognized as the Best Performing Bank in Qatar in The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2025.
• Named Best Digital Bank in the Middle East 2024 by World Finance and Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East 2024 by Global Finance.
• Work in a digitally driven environment that uses modern tools and technologies to transform banking.
• Gain opportunities for international exposure and global partnerships.
• Be part of a workplace that values employee well-being and work-life balance.
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits aligned with performance and contribution.
• Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values different perspectives.

Additional Information

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the hiring process. The employer may change, withdraw, or close this posting at any time without prior notice.