Head of risk management

Head of risk management is needed in leading IT company in Abu Dhabi, responsible for various functions that including:

· Developing and implementing comprehensive risk management strategies to safeguard Company's interests.

· Identifying, assessing and monitoring risks, and fostering a culture of risk awareness within the organization.

· Evaluating proposed business plans and transactions.

· Collaborating with internal stakeholders, and continuously improves the risk management framework.

· Identifying potential risks and implementing measures to mitigate them effectively, thereby contributing to Company's overall resilience and sustainability.

Candidates should possess certain skills:

● Risk Assessment and Management (ISO and COSO).

● Critical and analytical thinking.

● Problem Identification and Solution.

● Communication skills, Report writing and presentation skills.

● Financial Acumen.

● Supervisory and coaching skills.

● Conflict resolution and crisis management.

● Governance and ethical sensitivity.

● Relationship management.

● Performance management.

● Investigations and ethical standards.

● Local and regional expertise.

● Local legal or regulatory knowledge.

Candidates seeking the position should have:

● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Actuarial Science, Risk Management, or related field;

● Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related field preferred; and

● Finance and/or Risk Management related qualification is preferred [such as CFA/FRM/ERM Charter holder]

● Minimum [12] years of relevant leadership and technical experience, with at least [5] years in a Head of Internal Audit / Internal Audit role or equivalent preferably at a listed company;

● Experience in UAE or the Gulf countries is advantageous;

● Experience is setting up Risk Management Functions and implementing Risk Management Frameworks and tools;

● Sound technical knowledge and expertise covering conduct of business matters, corporate governance matters and regulatory risk and regulatory change matters; and

● Excellent English language skills (written and spoken). Fluent in Arabic would be a substantial advantage.

Job Type: Full-time