Senior Manager Group Operations Controls

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Risk Management-Compliance
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

* Design and implement a comprehensive operational and compliance control framework across the holding company and its six operating companies (Opcos).
* Develop, standardize, and enforce internal control policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned with global best practices and local regulations.
* Conduct risk and control assessments for core operational processes, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
* Establish frameworks to monitor and ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, incorporating applicable laws and industry regulations.
* Plan and execute regular control testing, compliance reviews, and internal audits, ensuring timely remediation of identified issues.
* Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate operational and compliance reviews and ensure accurate documentation and follow-up.
* Deliver training programs to business units, enhancing awareness of operational risk management, compliance, and control responsibilities.
* Monitor and report on control performance, using data analytics and dashboards to track key metrics and emerging risk trends.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives within operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce control weaknesses.
* Partner with functional heads and leadership teams to embed a strong compliance and risk culture throughout the organization.
* Support alignment of operational control practices with enterprise-level governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems.

Candidate Requirements

* Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Law, Compliance, Finance, or a related discipline.
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal controls, operational risk, compliance, or auditing, including at least 3 years in a group-level or leadership role.
* Strong understanding of control and quality management frameworks such as COSO, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
* Hands-on experience in process mapping, SOP development, and control testing.
* Working knowledge of key regulatory domains such as HSE, anti-bribery and corruption, and data privacy.
* Strong analytical, data-driven mindset with the ability to develop KPI dashboards and identify performance trends.
* Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects in complex, cross-functional environments.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
* High ethical standards and a proactive approach to compliance and risk management.