Head Operational Risk Unit

Job Overview

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) is seeking applications from energetic and challenge-oriented professionals for the position of Head Operational Risk Unit (VP-I/VP). This is a senior management role based in Islamabad, Pakistan. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in transforming the bank's risk culture.

Experience & Qualification

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in Bank/Financial Institutions, with at least two years of relevant experience at a senior managerial level in Operational risk management.
• Qualification: Minimum Bachelor degree from an HEC recognized Institute/University (National/International).

Skills & Expertise Required

• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills
• Well conversant with SBP Prudential Regulations & Guidelines
• Knowledge of banking products, policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency MS Office & databases
• Sound knowledge of Islamic banking

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Operational Risk Unit in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks across the bank.
• Design & Oversee Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), Key Risk Indicators (KRI's) and maintain bank wide risk registers.
• Supervise bank wide accurate recording and reporting of Loss Data, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Support business units in embedding risk awareness and ensuring effective implementation of operational risk controls.
• Develop internal stress-testing scenarios in area of Operational risks and Climate Risks.
• Monitor bank wide tolerance and appetite levels in Operational Risk.
• Prepare agenda items, dashboards for reports to senior management / risk committees covering model risk exposures, operational loss trends, and control effectiveness.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply online through the official website: https://www.ztbl.com.pk/jobs until 30 August, 2026. Only online submission of application within due date will be accepted. For any related query, please contact Head (Recruitment & Selection), ZTBL, Head Office, Islamabad at 051-9252724.

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