Manager - Corporate Governance & Risk

Alef Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate developer is looking for a bilingual Manager - Corporate Governance & Risk in Sharjah. The role focuses on operationalizing the risk management framework, ensuring risk accountability, and advising on risk mitigation strategies across projects. Candidates should have a solid background in enterprise risk management with over 8 years of experience specifically in the UAE real estate sector. A professional risk management certification and a bachelor's degree in relevant fields are required.

Qualifications

• Professional risk management certification (CRMP, FRM, or CRMA equivalent) required.
• 8-10 years in Enterprise Risk Management roles within complex organizational environments.
• Minimum 5 years in UAE/GCC construction or real estate sector.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the enterprise risk management framework across all business units and projects.
• Develop and update risk assessment methodologies tailored to real estate.
• Establish risk appetite thresholds and tolerance levels for management approval.
• Create risk dashboards with key risk indicators for executive monitoring.
• Maintain the corporate risk register and ensure accountability.

Skills

Expertise in risk assessment methodologies

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder influence capabilities

Project management skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Risk management/ GRC Tools

Job description

About

Alef Group is a pioneer in developing premier lifestyle communities, destinations, and experiences through investment and strategic joint ventures, seeking a highly motivated and results-driven bilingual Manager - Corporate Governance & Risk to join our team in Sharjah.

Job Purpose

Operationalize Alef’s risk management framework by coordinating risk identification, assessment and mitigation across projects & business units. Translate strategic and operational risks into clear action and provide timely risk analytics to enable informed decisions. Strengthen risk ownership across functions by driving consistent practices, awareness, and follow-through on mitigation plans.

Key Accountabilities

Responsibilities of Corporate Governance

• Implement and maintain the enterprise risk management framework across all business units and projects.
• Develop and update risk assessment methodologies tailored to Alef's real estate portfolio.
• Establish risk appetite thresholds and tolerance levels for management approval.

Risk Analysis & Quantification

• Generic ERM approach for risk analysis & relevant to Real Estate and sensitivity analysis.
• Create risk dashboards with key risk indicators for executive monitoring.

Risk Governance & Reporting

• Maintain the corporate risk register and ensure risk ownership accountability.
• Facilitate risk committee meetings and present exposure analysis to senior leadership.
• Implement risk management information systems for automated monitoring and reporting.

Business Partnership & Advisory

• Provide risk advisory support for major contracts, joint ventures, and partnership agreements.
• Develop business continuity plans and crisis management protocols for critical operations.

Project Risk Oversight

• Conduct risk reviews at key project milestones to identify emerging threats and control gaps.
• Analyze contractor risk profiles and monitor subcontractor performance across project portfolios.
• Implement project-specific risk allocation strategies and contractual risk transfer mechanisms.

Emerging Risk & Market Intelligence

• Monitor regulatory and market trends impacting UAE real estate development.
• Develop early warning systems for supply chain disruptions and material price volatility.

Educational Qualifications, Work Experience, and Skills Required

Educational Qualification & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Engineering; Master's degree preferred.

Professional risk management certification (CRMP, FRM, or CRMA equivalent) required.

Work Experience

• 8-10 years in Enterprise Risk Management roles within complex organizational environments.
• Minimum 5 years in UAE/GCC construction or real estate sector.
• Experience implementing risk frameworks.

Skills Required

• Expertise in risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in risk management/ GRC Tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence capabilities.
• Project management skills with ability to drive risk initiatives
• Strategic thinking with focus on practical risk solutions.