Director of Risks Operations

inDriver; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced professional in Risk Operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with local regulations, collaborating across various teams, and addressing product-related risks. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a related field, strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and proven ability in risk assessment and management. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance with oncology coverage

Hybrid work mode

Access to professional counseling services

Training programs

Fitness club membership discount

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in Risk Operations, Compliance, or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and product risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Legal, Government Relations, Product, and Safety teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and conduct risk assessments.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks, review contracts, and ensure alignment with regulations.
• Work with Product teams to design features with risk prevention in mind.

Skills

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision-making

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Government Relations to ensure compliance with local regulations and conduct risk assessments related to government policies and legislative changes.
• Partner with the Legal team to identify and mitigate legal risks, review contracts, and ensure all processes align with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
• Work closely with Product teams to assess and address product-related risks, ensuring that features and workflows are designed with built-in risk prevention and user safety in mind.
• Coordinate with Commercial teams to evaluate and mitigate financial and operational risks in partnerships, pricing models, and commercial agreements.
• Engage with Driver Operations and Safety teams to monitor compliance, address performance-related risks, and implement safety protocols that protect customers, partners, and employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in Risk Operations, Compliance, or related functions within regulated or high-growth industries
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and hands-on expertise in product and operational risk management
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with teams such as Legal, Government Relations, Product, Commercial, and Safety
• Proven skills in risk assessment, incident management, and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable operational processes

Conditions & Benefits

• Health insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included
• Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
• Access to professional counseling services, including psychological, financial, and legal support
• Diverse internal training programs
• Partially or fully paid additional training courses
• All necessary work equipment
• Fitness club membership discount