Risk Analyst

Job Description

The Risk Analyst at National Bank of Kuwait plays a vital role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial, operational, and regulatory risks across banking operations. The position supports the bank’s enterprise risk management framework by analyzing data, preparing risk reports, and recommending control measures. Risk Analysts work with multiple business units to ensure compliance with internal policies and international banking standards. This role requires excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

Key Responsibilities
Identify and assess operational, financial, and market risks.
Prepare risk assessment reports for senior management.
Monitor key risk indicators and emerging risk trends.
Support implementation of enterprise risk management policies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal risk standards.
Perform data analysis to evaluate risk exposure.
Recommend strategies to minimize business risks.
Collaborate with audit, compliance, and business teams on risk mitigation initiatives.