Consultant - Enterprise Risk Management

Client of Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Dubai seeks a Consultant Enterprise Risk Management to advance their ERM function and report to the Senior Director Internal Audit & ERM. You will design and enhance the ERM framework, perform cross‑unit risk assessments, and maintain risk registers, KRIs and risk appetite statements.

You’ll prepare clear risk reports for senior management and governance committees. Working with risk owners, you’ll deliver dashboards, facilitate workshops, and embed ERM tools across departments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification is an advantage; CRMA/CIA/CISA preferred.
• Big Four experience strongly preferred with ERM engagements.
• Hands-on experience designing applying risk frameworks (COSO/ISO 31000).
• Ability to produce high-quality risk reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills across levels.

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation and enhancement of the ERM framework.
• Conduct risk assessments across business units and functions.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, risk appetite statements and KRIs.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for senior management and committees.
• Coordinate risk workshops, control self-assessments and risk culture initiatives.
• Monitor emerging risks and embed ERM methodologies across departments.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Risk reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

COSO ERM

ISO 31000

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a well-established organisation based in Dubai operating within the government and business services sector.

They are seeking a Consultant Enterprise Risk Management to support the continued maturity of their ERM function reporting directly to the Senior Director Internal Audit amp ERM.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design implementation and continuous enhancement of the organisation s Enterprise Risk Management framework ensuring alignment with leading practices and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct risk assessments across business units and functions identifying evaluating and prioritising strategic operational financial and compliance risks.
• Partner with process and risk owners to develop and maintain risk registers risk appetite statements and key risk indicators.
• Prepare clear well-structured risk reports and dashboards for senior management the Audit Committee and other governance forums.
• Support the Senior Director Internal Audit amp ERM in coordinating enterprise-wide risk workshops control self-assessments and risk culture initiatives.
• Monitor emerging and evolving risks e.g regulatory cyber operational and assess their potential impact on the organisation s risk profile.
• Assist in embedding ERM methodologies and tools across departments including training and awareness sessions for risk owners.
• Contribute to the development of policies procedures and governance documentation related to risk management.
• Liaise with Internal Audit and other assurance functions to ensure a coordinated integrated approach to risk and controls.
• Track remediation of risk-related findings and follow up on action plans with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as CRMA, CIA, CISA, or an equivalent risk/audit credential is preferred.
• Prior experience with a Big Four professional services firm strongly preferred, with a specific focus on Enterprise Risk Management engagements.
• Hands-on experience designing and applying risk frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality risk reporting for senior stakeholders and governance committees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex risk data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable managing multiple risk workstreams in a fast-paced environment.