senior risk manager

Parsons

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Job Description:</b></p><p>
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented <b>Senior Risk Manager</b> to join our team! In this role you will be <b>senior responsibility for Parsons&rsquo;s risk management for SAPL Al Soudah Development PMC project.</b> Responsible and accountable for ensuring that all risk management work under Mobility sector is in full coordination with Al Soudah processes and procedures. Dual Reporting, reporting directly to the Program Risk Lead and Mobility Sector Director.</p><p></p><p>
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the most transformative projects in Saudi Arabia's history. A visionary giga-project that aims to create a world-class real estate development, offering unparalleled experiences to visitors from around the globe. Our project aims to deliver a world-class entertainment and tourism destination, showcasing thrilling attractions, diverse entertainment offerings, and captivating cultural experiences</p><p></p><p><b>
What You'll Be Doing:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Implements the program risk management plans to all projects under the sector.</p></li><li><p>
Implements Standard operating procedures for the risk management and ensure that QIP delivers operational consistency across the sector&rsquo;s projects.</p></li><li><p>
Provides outreach oversight and provides coaching and guidance to the risk management program activities concerning day to day performance of the work scope.</p></li><li><p>
Leads forming partnerships with key stakeholders and organizations impacted by the projects.</p></li><li><p>
Responsible for oversight of risk management among across the sector.</p></li><li><p>
Responsible for risk management of external and third-party approvals under the sector.</p></li><li><p>
Reports risks and issues to the Senior Controls &amp; Sector Director and Risk Lead and develops appropriate recommendations/resolutions/mitigations as necessary.</p></li><li><p>
Maintains clear and concise work standards and goals; provides training and development to the project team members if required;</p></li><li><p>
Ensures adherence to all corporate, contractual, ethics and safety standards, policies and procedures.</p></li><li><p>
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What Required Skills You'll Bring:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor in engineering / management</p></li><li><p>
Minimum 15+ years&rsquo; experience in engineering and/ or project management including having worked as the risk manager on large-scale projects.</p></li><li><p>
Expertise must have been gained from working for Western Internationally reputed firms.</p></li><li><p>
Must have led large Risk Section with top international firms and on prestigious projects</p></li><li><p>
Experience and demonstrated skills in identifying problems, assessing alternatives and determining solutions.</p></li><li><p>
Experience of working internationally (preference KSA experience).</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.</p></li><li><p>
Strong written and oral communication, organizational, interpersonal skills, and customer service skills are required, both internal and external facing.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to work in teams.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to clearly deliver work instructions in a complex risk environment.</p></li><li><p>
Must function effectively under time constraints, schedule workload to meet deadlines, and have the ability to prioritize.</p></li><li><p>
High-level understanding and appreciation of risk management in complex risk environments and within the major program sector, preferably within the KSA.</p></li></ul><p></p>
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.<p></p><p>
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!</p><p></p><div>
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Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.</div></div><div><div>
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Senior Risk Manager

Client of Aventus Global Talent

<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Manage credit and counterparty exposures across clients, borrowers, and OTC participants, ensuring thorough assessment and ongoing monitoring.</li>
<li>Build and maintain risk policies, frameworks, and limits that reflect the firm s appetite and operational priorities.</li>
<li>Track and control market risk for proprietary positions, client flows, lending, and structured products, applying quantitative metrics and scenario analysis.</li>
<li>Prepare regular risk reports, review P&amp;L and exposure trends, and provide actionable insights to trading and treasury teams.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Product, Legal, and Business teams to embed risk considerations into new offerings and improve risk reporting through automation.</li>
<li>Represent the risk function in internal committees and regulatory discussions, promoting transparency, governance, and compliance.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<p>8+ years of experience in credit, counterparty, or market risk within financial services, with exposure to digital or alternative assets preferred.</p>
<p>Strong understanding of OTC trading, brokerage operations, lending products, collateral management, and margining practices.</p>
<p>Hands-on experience developing risk models and frameworks (credit scoring, VaR, stress tests) and producing regulatory/compliance reports.</p>
<p>Familiarity with Dubai VASP regulations (VARA) or international virtual asset regulatory frameworks is desirable.</p>

<div><p>The Senior Project &amp; Risk Manager will lead project management and risk management efforts across all disciplines, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, and mitigation of project risks. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and extensive experience managing complex land development projects.
</p><p>The project involves large-scale land development with civil infrastructure, utilities, and transport networks. The Senior Project &amp; Risk Manager will oversee project planning, execution, and risk management to ensure successful delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining high-quality standards.</p></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Lead PMS execution strategy to meet Program objectives and Infrastructure Master Plan requirements
</li><li>Aligning outputs with Program objectives balancing constraints, risk allocation, budgets, and schedule
</li><li>Support RCRC in meeting the Program execution strategy &amp; objectives
</li><li>Work in parallel with Client to support the Program execution via Lead Developer&rsquo; entities including other 3rd party Consultants, PMC and Contractor.
</li><li>Oversee the Developer Parties in their compliance with the following:
<ul><li>Program Terms of Engagement
</li><li>Program schedule
</li><li>Program target ratio of verified &ldquo;Affection&rdquo; plots per land location
</li><li>Program Land Development, Real Estate &amp; Sales implementation
</li><li>Program legal approvals and permits for statutory requirements
</li><li>Program Stakeholder management
</li></ul></li><li>Lead the preparation of Pre-construction Constructability Plan for executing construction activities
</li><li>Lead project management activities for the land development project, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
</li><li>Identify, assess, and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
</li><li>Monitor project progress, including design, pre-construction activities, and coordination among civil, MEP, traffic, and urban planning teams.
</li><li>Ensure compliance with client requirements, local regulations, and international best practices.
</li><li>Prepare risk registers, project reports, dashboards, and executive updates for senior management and clients.
</li><li>Facilitate regular project meetings and workshops to align multidisciplinary teams and resolve issues.
</li><li>Support decision-making on technical, financial, and operational risks.
</li><li>Mentor and develop junior project and risk management staff.
</li><li>Ensure quality standards, schedule adherence, and cost efficiency across all project phases.</li></ul></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Master&rsquo;s preferred.
</li><li>15+ years of experience in project management and risk management on large-scale land development or infrastructure projects.
</li><li>Proven experience in GCC countries, preferably Saudi Arabia.
</li><li>Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, project planning tools, and infrastructure project delivery.
</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
</li>Proficiency in project management and risk software (Primavera P6, MS Project, Risk Management tools, etc.).<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p>Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
</p><p>Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
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Senior Project & Risk Manager (Land/Infra)

KPMG UAE

A leading consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Manager within the Financial Risk Management team. The role involves developing risk solutions, managing multiple projects, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in financial risk management, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong analytical skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and continuous development opportunities.

Senior Financial Risk Manager - Market & Liquidity Advisory

PayTech Group

<p><br></p>
<p> <strong>DIVISION:</strong> Consumer </p>
<p> <strong>REPORTS TO: </strong>Group CEO / Executive Committee</p>
<p> <strong>RELEVANT </strong> <strong>EXPERIENCE: </strong>15+ years in risk management, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role within lending or financial services. Demonstrated success in building and leading enterprise risk functions in regulated environments.</p>
<p> <strong>MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS**:</strong> </p>
<ol> <li>Proven expertise in credit, operational, market, compliance, and repetitional risk.</li> <li>Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, IFRS 9, local central bank regulations).</li> <li>Experience with digital lending platforms and fintech risk models.</li> <li>Board-level communication and stakeholder engagement.</li> <li>Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CFA, or equivalent.</li> <li>Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus</li> </ol>
<p> <strong> <br> </strong> </p>
<p> <strong>PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT</strong> </p>
<p>The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive risk management framework tailored to the clients lending operations. To establish and lead a robust, enterprise-wide risk management framework that aligns with the clients strategic objectives in the lending domain. The CRO will ensure that all risk types are proactively identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored, enabling sustainable growth and regulatory compliance.</p>
<p> <strong> <br> </strong> </p>
<p> <strong>Key Activities</strong> </p>
<p> <strong>Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities</strong> </p>
<ul> <li>Develop and execute the enterprise risk strategy, policies, and procedures.</li> <li>Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of the lending portfolio and operations.</li> <li>Design and implement a risk governance framework aligned with regulatory and internal standards.</li> <li>Oversee risk identification, measurement, and mitigation across all lending products.</li> <li>Lead the development of risk appetite statements and tolerance thresholds.</li> <li>Establish risk reporting mechanisms and dashboards for executive and board-level visibility.</li> <li>Ensure regulatory compliance and manage relationships with external regulators and auditors.</li> <li>Present risk insights and recommendations to the Board Risk Committee.</li> <li>Collaborate with business units to embed risk-aware decision-making.</li> <li>Drive the implementation of risk technology tools and analytics platforms.</li> <li>Build and mentor a high-performing risk team.</li> </ul>
<p> <strong> <br> </strong> </p>
<p> <strong>KPIs</strong> </p>
<ul> <li> Reduction in non-performing loan (NPL) ratio</li> <li>Risk-adjusted return on capital (RAROC)</li> <li>Regulatory compliance score (zero non-conformities)</li> <li>Time-to-resolution for risk incidents</li> <li>Risk model accuracy and predictive performance</li> <li>Employee risk awareness index (via internal surveys)</li> <li>Timely and accurate regulatory reporting.</li> <li>Frequency and severity of risk incidents.</li> <li>Board satisfaction with risk reporting and governance.</li> <li>Implementation rate of risk mitigation actions.</li> </ul>
<p> <strong> <br> </strong> </p>
<p> <strong>Knowledge and Experience</strong> </p>
<ul> <li> Experience: 15-20 years in financial services, with at least 5 years in a senior risk leadership role. Experience in digital lending, fintech, or embedded finance is a strong differentiator</li> <li>Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field. A Masters degree (e.g., MBA or MSc in Risk Management) is highly preferred</li> <li>Certifications: FRM (Financial Risk Manager), PRM (Professional Risk Manager), CFA, or equivalent regulatory licenses are increasingly expected</li> <li>Deep knowledge of credit risk modelling, stress testing, and capital adequacy.</li> <li>Familiarity with digital lending ecosystems and embedded finance.</li> <li>Experience with enterprise risk systems (e.g., SAS, Moodys RiskCalc, Oracle FCCM).</li> <li>Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.</li> </ul>
<p> <strong> <br> </strong> </p>
<p> <strong>Mandatory Skills**</strong> </p>
<ul> <li> Strategic planning and execution</li> <li>Product innovation and lifecycle management</li> <li>Credit risk and portfolio analytics</li> <li>Regulatory compliance and governance</li> <li>Cross-functional leadership and communication</li> <li>Agile project delivery and digital transformation</li> </ul>

Head of Risk

NEST Corporation

Role OverviewThis 1 year Fixed Term Contract Senior Risk Assurance Projects Manager will engage with enterprise-wide stakeholders on a daily basis, to develop the risk oversight model and lead the implementation of the risk system. They will support the First Line to manage their risks with Nest's risk appetite, by providing constructive challenge and advice. More broadly, the Senior Risk Assurance Projects Manager will support wider Second Line initiatives, for example, directorate-level objectives.The minimum criteria for this role are:- Good experience in a 2nd line Risk function and knowledge of enterprise risk.- Experience of developing risk oversight models, including development of frameworks, templates and methodologies.- Experience of internal audit or assurance within a financial services setting.- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally and with senior leaders- Experience managing and successfully delivering projects within a financial services background.- Regulatory experience, for example, FCA/ TPR - Strong influencing skills;Don't worry if you think you don't have all the key skills, it might be worth taking the few minutes to apply as we're good at spotting potential and offer a generous training budget.<strong>Please download a full job description to find a full scope, deliverables, experience and personal </strong><strong>attributes </strong><strong>required for this role.</strong><strong>Flexible and agile working</strong>Everyone's personal situation is different.To make the most out of hybrid working, we've introduced different ways of working, which include (subject to role requirements): <ul> <li>hybrid of office (Canary Wharf, London) and home working (there will be an expectation to attend the office, once - twice a week, or more, as required) </li><li>reduce or vary working hours</li><li>reduce or vary the days worked</li><li>work compressed hours</li><li>job share</li></ul> Click here to see the benefits we offer at Nest.For more information about our recruitment process click hereDirectorate/Department OverviewThe Risk Directorate comprises the Risk Oversight team, the Technical Risk and Data Protection team and theRegulatory Risk team. As a second line function, it provides advice, constructive challenge and support to thebusiness on risk.The Risk Oversight team comprises Enterprise Risk, Controls Management and Risk Assurance. This role will sitwithin the Risk Assurance team specifically. The Risk Oversight team is accountable for the development,implementation and on-going maintenance of the risk management and controls framework across Nest andoversight of the management of key risks and controls. The team is also responsible for providing effective riskchallenge and oversight, to enable the business to operate within its agreed risk appetite.Reporting to the Head of Risk Assurance, this role will lead the evolution of the Risk Assurance team bydelivering enhancements to the risk oversight model and providing effective risk-based challenge to the first line.Organisational OverviewNest is an award-winning workplace pension scheme, the largest in the country.Set up by the government to give every worker in the UK somewhere to save, our first-class responsible investment practice and governance are the backbone of what we do, supported by all the functions you'd expect to find in a thriving business. We're committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self and offer an inclusive and flexible working environment.<strong>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</strong>Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy or caring responsibilities, race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio economic background.We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought and other forms of neurocognitive variation.Nest is a Disability Confident Leader, which is the highest level of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability, please declare that you're applying through the scheme. We aim to offer an interview to those applicants who apply through the Disability Confident Scheme and best meet the minimum criteria. However, there may be some circumstances where this is not possible due to the volume of applications.Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of satisfactory applications. If you have any difficulty in sending your application or need the application pack in an alternative format, or you require any reasonable adjustments please contact: .uk.

Senior Risk Assurance Projects Manager

Shamal LLC

<div>Overview:
<p>
Shamal Holding is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary. Born in Dubai, we curate a unique portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences and assets to generate meaningful outcomes. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai&rsquo;s ambition, spirit and energy. As a global investor, asset owner and developer we utilise our resources, know-how and connections, to deliver long-term value, wherever we operate.</p><div></div><div><br>
As Shamal Holding continues to grow, we&rsquo;re in search of an <b>Assistant Manager &ndash; Enterprise Risk Management</b>. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the Director of ERM in implementing the Group&rsquo;s Enterprise Risk management Framework and associated policies across Shamal Group. The role contributes to embedding risk awareness, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and enhancing the organisation&rsquo;s ability to identify, assess, respond to, and monitor key risks. The position also plays a role in preparing risk reports for senior leadership, facilitating risk workshops, and driving forward key risk initiatives.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Assist in implementing and periodically reviewing the Group ERM framework, risk appetite statements, and supporting procedures.</li><li>
Lead and facilitate risk workshops with departments and business units to identify, assess, and mitigate key enterprise and operational risks.
</li><li>Maintain the enterprise risk register and oversee the consistency and accuracy of functional and project risk registers.
</li><li>Monitor and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), emerging risks, and risk appetite thresholds; ensure timely escalation of breaches.</li><li>
Coordinate the quarterly risk reporting process, including the preparation of dashboards and reports to the Management Committee and other governance bodies.
</li><li>Support the Director of ERM in the identification and assessment of emerging risks, geopolitical exposures, and regulatory developments.
</li><li>Oversee the tracking of risk mitigation plans, control effectiveness, and status of audit and risk-related actions.
</li><li>Contribute to scenario analysis, stress testing, and horizon scanning exercises.
</li><li>Support the rollout of training and awareness sessions to strengthen the risk culture across departments.
</li><li>Contribute to the specification and enhancement of GRC systems and tools used for risk data management and reporting.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related field. A Master&rsquo;s degree or postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
</li><li>Professional Certifications (Preferred): Institute of Risk Management (IRM), ISO 31000, CRMA, CIA, or FRM. PRM, CERA, or equivalent.</li><li>
Minimum 4&ndash;6 years of relevant experience in ERM, preferably in a diversified group, investment firm, or regulated industry. Demonstrated ability to engage with senior stakeholders and drive risk-based conversations. Experience in managing risk reporting cycles, and governance processes. Prior exposure to GRC platforms, ERM frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO), and integrated assurance models is a plus.</li></ul><p><b>
For more information about Shamal, please visit our LinkedIn page: </b>https://www.linkedin.com/company/shamalholding/</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Note:
</b></p><div>Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</div></div><div></div>

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