Head of Risks Operations

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

Job summary

A global ride-hailing company is seeking an experienced Risk Operations professional to ensure compliance with local regulations and mitigate legal risks. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in risk management and a strong grasp of regulatory frameworks. Benefits include health insurance, a flexible hybrid work mode, and access to professional development programs.

Benefits

Health insurance with oncology coverage

Hybrid work mode

Access to professional counseling services

Diverse internal training programs

Fitness club membership discount

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in Risk Operations or Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and risk management.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and conduct risk assessments.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks and review contracts.
• Monitor compliance and implement safety protocols.

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