Assistant Manager - Enterprise Risk Management

Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conglomerate in the UAE is seeking an Assistant Manager for Enterprise Risk Management. This role involves supporting stakeholders in implementing the risk management framework across the organization. Key responsibilities include identifying operational and strategic risks, managing risk registers, and educating staff on risk procedures. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and experience in risk management, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field is required e.g. Risk Management.
• Certification in Risk Management is preferred.
• Minimum work experience of 3-4 years in Risk Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the operational plan for Enterprise Risk Management.
• Identify and analyze Enterprise-level risks for various businesses.
• Continuously track risks and report findings to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA

Certification in Risk Management

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Summary

Assistant Manager - ERM is responsible for supporting stakeholders in implementing the risk management framework across the Group entities. The main objective of this role is to identify operational, strategic, business and enterprise-level risks for Group entities and ensure that appropriate controls are in place. He/she is responsible to ensure that the risk reviews scheduled in the operational plan are done and that the complete details are updated in the risk registers and risk score card. He/she will assist in managing communications related to risk management matters with stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

Overall Strategic

• Assist in executing the operational plan for Enterprise Risk Management for Group

• Identify and analyze Enterprise-level risks for various businesses of the Group and propose controls along with treatment plans to manage the risks.

• Assist in assuring and controlling the quality and updation of the Risk Management Framework and policy

Operational

• Identify and review risks in the assigned business / departments to prepare risk register for each function / department by undertaking discussions with Process/ risk owners.

• Analyze risks with respect to the likelihood and impact assessment matrices.

• Design and recommend risk mitigation plans to reduce risk, including business continuity and contingency plans.

• Engage risk owners in risk treatment discussions to build consensus around immediate actions to meet objectives and deliver value.

• Review risk treatment plans to ensure their effectiveness and completeness of their details, which include the actions' description, action owners, planned completion dates and method of measuring progress.

• Continuously track risks, key risk indicators (KRIs), and report findings and performance to senior management and stakeholders.

• Identify room for improvement in the Risk Management Framework and policy with reference to lessons learned, industry best practices and international standards.

• Monitor and update department-wise risk register based on agreed frequency.

• Educate employees and management on risk awareness and procedures.

Skills

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field is required e.g. Risk Management

• Qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA

• Certification in Risk Management is preferred

• SAP ERP knowledge / working experience is preferred

• Minimum work experience of 3-4 years in Risk Management or related field with a large size organization.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.