Associate - Governance, Risk, and Business Continuity Management

Aldar Hospitality; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Hospitality seeks an Associate to implement and improve Governance, Risk, and Business Continuity frameworks. This role ensures operational continuity and compliance across self-operated and third-party managed assets, requiring skills in policy management and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in governance, internal audit, risk, or BCM.
• Experience in the hospitality setting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support development and update of corporate policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining corporate risk and BU-level risk registers.
• Coordinate BCM activities, including drills and impact analysis.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Coordination across stakeholders

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Risk Management

Degree in Governance

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

About Aldar Hospitality

Powered by human connections and the desire to reimagine guest experiences, every destination within our hospitality portfolio is transformed to reflect the human spirit: nurturing, ever evolving and wholesome. Our diverse portfolio of assets ranges from hotels and island resorts to golf clubs, marinas, and iconic beach clubs. Our footprint in the local and international hospitality landscape is growing and we are on a mission to turn ordinary moments into lifelong memories through offering unforgettable guest experiences. Aldar Hospitality is the subsidiary of Aldar Properties PJSC, the leading real estate developer and manager in the UAE. Come and join us on this journey.

About the Role

The Associate - Governance, Risk, and Business Continuity Management will support the implementation and continuous improvement of Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Business Continuity Management (BCM) frameworks across Aldar Hospitality’s self-operated and third-party managed assets. The role ensures operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and risk awareness through effective coordination, monitoring, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Policy Management

• Support the development, review, and update of corporate policies, procedures, charters, and frameworks.
• Maintain a central repository of policies and procedures and ensure alignment with Aldar Group governance standards.
• Track policy review cycles and coordinate input from departments and operational business units (BU).

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Assist in maintaining the corporate risk register and BU-level risk registers.
• Facilitate risk identification workshops and document risk assessments.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and follow up on risk mitigation actions with stakeholders.
• Generate periodic risk reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders and Aldar Group.

Business Continuity Management (BCM)

• Coordinate BCM activities across business units and support the implementation of the approved BCM framework.
• Assist in business impact analysis (BIA), risk assessments, and continuity strategy documentation.
• Track BCM drills, testing schedules, and outcomes; follow up on improvement actions.
• Maintain updated BCM plans and templates for self-operated and third-party managed assets.

Incident Reporting & Crisis Support

• Act as a liaison between business units and the ICMT during incidents.
• Log incident data and assist in post-incident analysis and after-action reports.
• Maintain incident communication templates and escalation registers.

Coordination & Support

• Schedule and document meetings for governance, risk, and BCM initiatives.
• Coordinate with other functions (e.g., HR, IT, Asset Management) to ensure timely updates of relevant risk and continuity plans.
• Support training, awareness, and capacity-building initiatives for staff and operators.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Governance, Accounting/Finance, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a governance, internal audit, risk, or BCM-related role, ideally in a hospitality setting
• CRMA, CIA, ISO 31000, ISO 22301, CBCI, CISA, CGEIT, or equivalent is preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Solid understanding of governance, risk, and BCM principles
• Strong analytical mindset with keen attention to detail
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Experience in the hospitality industry is an advantage

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aldar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate all forms of diversity and remain committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all applicants and employees. We will ensure that all candidates are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, be considered for a range of critical job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment, ensuring equitable opportunities and accessibility for all. Please contact us to request accommodation. Your data will be treated confidentially.