Junior Risk Officer- Arabic Speaker

What you will do You will perform assessments of all processes through a risk based approach, to ensure compliance with regulation and to ensure fraud and credit risk are acceptable to the business; Conduct risk-based investigations and fraud monitoring reviews within agreed SLAs Manage risk related ad-hoc activities and recommend SMART actions are taken on each activity in a timely manner; Perform assessments of the IT risk related aspects of the business; Report regularly to the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance on the status of fraud investigations and the development of the UAE business' fraud risk profile; Liaise and work closely with teams in Information Technology, Merchant Account Services, Finance, Customer Happiness Centre and Operations as required and as appropriate; Do their part to ensure that all activities comply with relevant legislation and regulation Effective communicator. Written and spoken fluency in English and Arabic required. Available immediately. Understanding of banking/financial services industry. Basic understanding of payments products, services, and operations (or equivalent in other financial services organizations) Familiar with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel or other database applications.At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. Role Overview Planet is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and detail-oriented team player to join the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance in the Middle East, based in Dubai UAE. Support the development and implementation of a Risk Management Framework within the business and play a key role in the identification and management of risk issues on behalf of the UAE business;Assist in completing regulatory requirements and reporting under the guidance of the Head of Risk, Compliance & Governance Who you are Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required as minimum. Knowledge of commercial financial products/services;Appropriate level of knowledge and experience of best practice fraud risk management and governance frameworks and methodologies; 1-3 years' experience in risk, governance or audit functions;Strong analytical skills. Strategic Thinking and Planning. Adaptive to fast-paced work environment. Company Background Planet provides integrated software, payment and technology solutions for its customers in the Hospitality and Retail sectors and worldwide via a network of global Financial Services Partners.Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services, delivering an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.With headquarters in London and around 3,000 expert employees located across six continents we serve customers in over 120 markets.