Assistant Manager - Enterprise Risk Management

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

Overview

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’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. Our portfolio spans Lifestyle & Entertainment, Destinations, Real Estate, Hospitality, and F&B, including Skydive Dubai, Deep Dive Dubai, XDubai, Dubai Harbour, Kite Beach and more.

As Shamal Holding continues to grow, we’re in search of an Assistant Manager – Enterprise Risk Management. In this role, you will enable consistent, forward-looking management of enterprise risk by coordinating the Group ERM framework, translating risk information into clear management insight and supporting risk owners to implement effective mitigation. The role provides reliable analysis and governance discipline across the risk cycle, while influencing stakeholders through evidence, facilitation and practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• An accurate and current enterprise risk profile is maintained, with material risks, interdependencies and changes clearly identified and prioritised.
• Risk appetite measures and key risk indicators provide timely visibility of exposures, breaches and emerging trends for management action.
• Risk reporting is concise, evidence-based and delivered to agreed governance timelines, enabling informed discussion and decision-making.
• Risk owners maintain practical mitigation plans with clear accountability, milestones and escalation of overdue or ineffective actions.
• Business units apply the ERM framework consistently, supported by proportionate guidance, facilitated risk workshops and quality review.
• Emerging, geopolitical and regulatory risks are assessed and translated into relevant scenarios, implications and recommended responses.
• Risk data, dashboards and GRC tools are improved to strengthen data quality, traceability, efficiency and management insight.
• Risk awareness is embedded through practical communications, targeted learning and an effective network of risk champions.
• Cross-functional projects incorporate risk considerations early, with dependencies and control requirements clearly articulated.
• The Executive Director is supported with sound analysis, meeting materials and appropriate representation in delegated forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant certification such as IRM, ISO 31000, CRMA, CIA, FRM, PRM, CERA or GRCP is advantageous.
• 7-9 years of progressive experience in enterprise risk, governance, audit, assurance or a related discipline.
• Experience coordinating risk assessments, maintaining enterprise risk information and producing management-level risk reporting.
• Practical knowledge of recognised ERM frameworks, risk appetite, KRIs, controls, mitigation planning and GRC systems.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex information, facilitate senior stakeholder discussions and influence outcomes without direct authority.

For more information about Shamal, please visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shamalholding/

Note:

Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.