Enterprise Risk & Governance Specialist

Taaleem Holdings; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Taaleem Holdings is seeking a Risk Officer to support the enterprise risk management framework. The role collaborates with the Head of Assurance, compliance, finance and HR to identify, assess and monitor organisational risks and related controls. You will coordinate risk workshops, maintain risk registers and escalate significant issues to leadership.

You will help embed risk awareness across Taaleem, develop dashboards, and support governance through IR/controls alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management or related field is required.
• Experience in risk management, internal controls, compliance or governance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain risk registers, action trackers and governance records.
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Assurance in implementing Taaleem’s risk framework.
• Coordinate risk identification and assessments with departments and owners.
• Maintain risk registers, action trackers and supporting evidence.
• Prepare risk reports, heat maps, dashboards and management information.
• Escalate material risks and weaknesses to the Head of Assurance.
• Support governance, controls design and monitoring across functions.
• Monitor emerging risks and provide updates to senior management.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Integrity & confidentiality

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Governance or related discipline

Job description

Taaleem Holdings is seeking a Risk Officer to support the enterprise risk management framework. The role collaborates with the Head of Assurance, compliance, finance and HR to identify, assess and monitor organisational risks and related controls. You will coordinate risk workshops, maintain risk registers and escalate significant issues to leadership.

You will help embed risk awareness across Taaleem, develop dashboards, and support governance through IR/controls alignment.