Assistant Manager – Enterprise Risk & Governance

Shamal LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamal Holding in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager – Enterprise Risk Management to coordinate the Group ERM framework, translate risk information into management insight, and support risk owners with mitigation. You will deliver accurate risk profiles and timely governance materials.

This role requires a strong foundation in risk management, 7-9 years of experience, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; certifications such as IRM or ISO 31000 are advantageous, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or related discipline.
• 7-9 years of progressive experience in enterprise risk, governance, audit, assurance or related discipline.
• Certification such as IRM, ISO 31000, CRMA, CIA, FRM, PRM, CERA or GRCP is advantageous.
• Experience coordinating risk assessments and producing management-level risk reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate enterprise risk profile with material risks, interdependencies and changes clearly identified and prioritized.
• Provide risk appetite measures and key risk indicators for timely management action.
• Deliver concise, evidence-based risk reports to agreed governance timelines.
• Support risk owners with practical mitigation plans and escalation of overdue or ineffective actions.
• Ensure business units apply the ERM framework with guided reviews and risk workshops.
• Assess emerging geopolitical and regulatory risks and translate into scenarios, implications and responses.
• Improve risk data, dashboards and GRC tools to strengthen data quality and insights.
• Promote risk awareness through targeted learning and a network of risk champions.
• Incorporate risk considerations into cross-functional projects with clear dependencies and controls.
• Support the Executive Director with sound analysis and suitable meeting materials.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Shamal Holding in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager – Enterprise Risk Management to coordinate the Group ERM framework, translate risk information into management insight, and support risk owners with mitigation. You will deliver accurate risk profiles and timely governance materials.

This role requires a strong foundation in risk management, 7-9 years of experience, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; certifications such as IRM or ISO 31000 are advantageous, with a focus on