Risk - Payments SME

Risk & Payments SME (Contractual) Location: United Arab Emirates Type: Contractual Position Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Risk & Payments Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and support risk-based supervision activities for payment system operators.
The role will focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, settlement, and systemic risks.
As a technical advisor, the SME will contribute to policy formulation and the development of frameworks for oversight of both major and emerging payment infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities Design and implement risk-based supervisory frameworks for payment system operators, including real-time gross settlement (RTGS), retail payment systems, and digital payment platforms.
Develop comprehensive risk assessment methodologies , identifying and monitoring operational, settlement, and business risks that could impact system stability.
Prepare and maintain risk registers and contribute to scenario analyses for settlement failures, cyber incidents, and operational disruptions.
Review compliance with international standards and recommend best practices in operational resilience, business continuity, data security, and consumer protection.
Develop frameworks and SOPs for on-site and off-site supervisory reviews , including management interviews, technical assessments, and reporting of findings, KPIs, and supervisory concerns to oversight committees.
Collaborate with supervisory colleagues to ensure a consistent and proportionate approach to risk-based supervision, especially for systemically important operators.
Provide technical advice on regulatory developments, international standards (e.
g., CPMI-IOSCO Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures), and industry best practices.
Skills and Qualifications Advanced understanding of payment systems , risk-based supervision methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
Strong knowledge of PFMI principles , including self-assessment, gap analysis, and compliance roadmaps.
Proven experience with risk assessment techniques , risk registers, and scenario-based supervision.
In-depth knowledge of operational resilience requirements , including business continuity, disaster recovery, and information security controls.
Strong analytical skills in assessing payment system operations, governance structures, and financial stability linkages.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience advising senior management and regulatory authorities.