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Distance Learning and Online Certification Program - Certified Basel ii Professional (CBiiPro)
Distance Learning and Online Certification Program - Certified Pillar 2 Expert (CP2E)
Distance Learning and Online Certification Program - Certified Pillar 3 Expert (CP3E)
Distance Learning and Online Certification Program - Certified Stress Testing Expert (CSTE)
 
Basel ii Jobs
 
Visit www.itjobswatch.co.uk to look at the demand for Basel Capital Accord (Basel II) skills across the UK. Included is a guide to the average salaries offered in IT jobs that have cited Basel II over the 3 months with a comparison to the same period last year.

Average minimum salary £48,421
Average salary £55,285
Average maximum salary £62,149
 
IT skills in order of popularity
 
Oracle
Datawarehouse
Business Analysis
Base SAS
Derivative
MS Excel
XML
Stakeholder Management
Ab Initio
CRM
Java
Marketing
International Banking
Econometrics
GAP AnalysisFinance
Banking
Credit Risk
SAS
Risk Management
Project Management
SQL
Degree
Retail
Sarbanes-Oxley
Investment Banking
MiFID
Business Intelligence
Market Risk
Financial Institution
 
 

 
Basel iii Accord: News, Alerts, Information, Training, Certification, Membership to the Basel iii Compliance professionals Association (BiiiCPA)

1.
Basel iii Accord


2.
Basel iii Association

3.
Basel iii Training


 
Example: Job Description (from www.gulftalent.com)
Project Leader - Basel II
 
The Role

The responsibilities for the incumbents are

1. Data modeling and mapping to production application, data cleaning/validation rules, source system

2. Perform data loading tasks using Extraction, Transformation, Loading tools

3. Integrate with core systems where needed and co-ordinate with business users and
development team members for reporting/MIS

4. Co-ordinate with business users on data cleansing and de-duplication activities

5. Evaluate & Implement tools to support other departmental MIS requirements

6. Integrate with regulatory reporting and reconciliation systems

7. Perform ongoing support, release upgrade, data model changes, reporting enhancements and implementations to other group entities

Candidates are required to have exposure to Data modeling tools like Erwin, Business Intelligence tools like Business objects, Congnos , ETL tools such as Informatica, DataStage etc and good working knowledge of data warehousing application and tools.
 
Prior experience of working with data mart applications to perform analysis and reporting would be needed.

Knowledge of AS/400, Equation and other core banking systems would be an added advantage.

Candidates should possess good business analysis skills along with good communications and interpersonal skills

There is a need to have specialized skills to understand and implement Data Warehousing/Mart applications with domain knowledge in Banking business

Requirements

- Graduate /Post Graduate in any discipline.

- The ideal candidate will have minimum 5 + years experience

- Qualifications in IT. Relevant qualifications are required.

- Domain Knowledge in Banking business is a must.

 
Example: Job Description (from www.gulftalent.com)
Manager – Operational Risk Assessment (Support & Subsidiaries)
 
The Role

Job Purpose:

• To enhance the operational risk processes in the bank.

• To comply with Basel II and regulatory requirement in terms of maintaining the minimum requirements and applying pillar II of Basel II.

• To identify all deficiencies and weaknesses in the day-to-day activities of the Bank through the department's risk management programmes and initiatives, e.g. Business Mapping, Control Self Assessment workshops, etc

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective relationship between the department and its Internal Customers on a day-to-day basis;

• Respond to questions pertaining to risk profiles / risk issues;

• Analyze risks (identification, assessment, and prioritization) at department level of the Bank through Business Mapping, Control Self Assessment and other Risk management initiatives in the Branches Network Group;

• Identify and improve existing controls, develop controls needed to mitigate risks;

• Set Action plan for the implementation supported with clear timetable to be followed in order to gain the benefits from improved and developed controls;

• Improve communication channels across the bank through effective assessment to reporting lines, responsibilities and delegated authorities;

• Improve the Bank's operations by suggesting process improvements through studies to back office role and the need for middle office role;

• Update the Operational Risk Management software (CAREWEB) with the results of the Business Mapping, Control Self Assessment and other Risk Management initiatives;

Requirements

• Holder of graduate/post-graduate degree from a reputable institution.

• CA / CIA / CCSA certification.

• 5+ years of Retail Banking experience of which at least two years should be in the area of Retail Branch Banking.

• Control-oriented approach.

• Ability to analysis systems, procedures and products and suggest improvements.

• Good interpersonal and both written and verbal communication skills.

• Lateral thinking.

• Knowledge of Office Automation tools, e.g. MS Office, etc

• English language proficiency.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Ability to work under pressure and commit to deadlines
 

 
Example: Job Description (from www.gulftalent.com)
Senior Manager – Operational Risk
 
The Role

Job Purpose:

• Develop a risk awareness culture & supporting framework in the organization

• Assist Management to minimise Operational Risk losses to maximise revenues and shareholder benefits

• Build and manage a best-of class Operational Risk function under the oversight of Head of Operational Risk

• Achieve Basel II regulatory compliance for the Bank's Operational Risk Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Key player in the set-up of the operational risk management function for the bank

• Develop and maintain an overall operational risk management policy that is in line with the bank's enterprise-wide risk and strategic policies

• Develop, implement and oversee operational risk management framework and processes for the bank in line with the Operational Risk Management Policy, BIS and SAMA guidelines

• Design & develop (where applicable) and deploy operational risk management systems for the bank

• Collate and report OpR MIS to senior management

• Stress-test, update and monitor RCSA data to keep the risk profiles current.

• Coordinate with regulators, external / internal auditors and other interested parties on operational risk related matters

• Coordinate internal queries and operational risk issues

• Report to the senior management, the board of directors and/or audit committees as required

• Integrate operational risk management between the various entities in the bank's international operations

• Identify, share and promote best practices in operational risk management across the bank.

• Identify, recruit, train, manage, motivate and retain a team of Operational Risk Managers at various levels

Requirements

Ideal Profile:

• Strong experience in set-up and ongoing management of operational risk management function in the international banking and Off-shore processing segment.

• Excellent management skills to recruit, manage, motivate and retain a team of operational risk managers.

• Strong awareness of operational risk management policies, processes and systems including BASEL II principles.

• Strong experience in Internal Audit in an international environment.

• Excellent awareness of and experience in Banking product, policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Strong awareness of banking products, processes and principles.

• Excellent knowledge in risk & control frameworks, e.g. COSO, COBIT, SOX.

• Excellent documentation skills, e.g. Policies & procedures, review reports, business cases, project reports, etc

• Holder of graduate/post-graduate degree from a reputable institution.

• CA / CIA / CCSA certification.

• 10+ years of Banking experience with at least five years of Risk Management experience.

• Control-oriented approach.

• Ability to analysis systems, procedures and products and suggest improvements.

• Good interpersonal and both written and verbal communication skills.

• Lateral thinking.

• Knowledge of Office Automation tools, e.g. MS Office, etc

• English language proficiency. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage

• Ability to work in a team.

• Ability to work under pressure and commit to deadlines.

 
Example: Job Description (from www.gulftalent.com)
Administrative Assistant – Risk Management

The Role

Our client, a Middle East based Investment Bank is looking for an Administrative Assistant of Risk Management to join its Risk Management department in Bahrain.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and analyze the bank’s daily risk reports including those in Basel II framework.

• Research, support and assistance in identification of risks inherent in the bank’s business.

• Assist in development of new risk reports to monitor effectiveness of risk prevention strategies.

• Research credit and investment proposals for the Bank’s direct investments and Private Equity Funds.

• Design and Implement risk limit monitoring mechanisms and monitor daily Riskmetrics and Basel II CAR reports for compliance.

Requirements
• A fresh University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics or accounting and a maximum of 1 year’s banking experience.

• Familiarity with credit and financial instrument analysis as well as Riskmetrics and Bloomberg.

• Studying for a professional risk accreditation an added advantage e.g. FRM, PRM.

Successful applicants can be assured of a rewarding and progressive career with the bank.
 
Candidates who qualify for this position, kindly apply now online.
 

 
From www.itjobswatch.co.uk
Senior IT Audit Manager - Financial Services
 
Location: London
Salary: Up to 100, 000 + benefits + bonus
Company: JP Gray
Job type: Permanent

A superb opportunity to be a Senior IT Audit Manager on the application audit team for Group Centre within this major European Bank. Successful candidates for this role are likely to be ACA qualified or equivalent with experience of working within the Financial Services, Basel II and ideally MiFID are preferred. This role may also be expanded to include Western Europe responsibilities if we find the right candidate with language skills and a larger appetite for European travel.

A rare opportunity to made a difference in a growing, highly regarding audit team. For more information please send in your CV and call Paul Sefton for more information.
 

 
Business Consultant / Analyst - Basel II
Location: City, London

Salary: £45000 - £65000 per annum + Pension, health etc
Company: TLP Consultancy Ltd.
Job type: Permanent

Business Consultant FSA Regulatory Reporting Basel II

We seek a Business Consultant to work within a leading Consultancy focused on the investment and financial services sector, working alongside a team of Business Consultants in smart offices near Tower Bridge, an easy walk from London Bridge station.

You should have experience and understanding of Financial Regulatory Reporting within the Banking, Investment or Securities industry and excellent knowledge of the existing FSA and Capital Adequacy rules. Alternatively, experience gained in this sector through Accountancy, software house or consultancy firm would be acceptable.

It is a diverse role, key functions include - advising on the scope of our products, identifying new client/industry requirements, gap analysis etc.

Ideally you should have good IT industry experience, client facing skills, and be able to demonstrate outstanding analytical / communication / Client facing and database (MS Access) skills.

 
Become a Certified Basel ii Professional (CBiiPro)
Basel ii Distance Learning and Certification

The Cost: US$ 297

What is
included in this price:
 
A. The official presentations we use in our instructor-led classes
The presentations have been updated after the Basel ii Amendment (July 2009, Enhancements to the Basel II framework, Supplemental Guidance)

B. Up to 3 Online Exams
There is only one exam you need to pass, in order to become a Certified Basel ii Professional (CBiiPro).
If you fail, you must study again the official presentations, but you do not need to spend money to try again. Up to 3 exams are included in the price.
To learn more you may visit:
www.basel-ii-association.com/Questions_About_The_Certification_And_The_Exams_1.pdf
 
C. Personalized Membership Certificate printed in full colour.
Processing, printing, packing and posting to your office or home


To learn more:
www.basel-ii-association.com/Distance_Learning_Online_Certification.htm