Manager - Enterprise Risk Management & Insurance

Client of Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior risk management professional to enhance their risk management strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance and foster a risk-aware culture. This role requires a UAE National with extensive experience in risk management and insurance, along with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in risk management/insurance.
• Professional certifications like CERM or ISO 31000 preferred.
• Fluent in Arabic & English.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyse, and prioritise risks to the group's objectives.
• Develop risk management strategies and mitigation plans.
• Evaluate and manage insurance policies and coverage.

Skills

Risk Management

Insurance Principles

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

Opportunity to join a leading company in the region

Well established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale.

Job Description

1. Proactively identify, analyse, and prioritise potential risks to the group's objectives, operations, and assets.
2. Develop and implement risk management strategies and mitigation plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
3. Evaluate and manage insurance policies and coverage, and lead insurance workstreams for new projects.
4. Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare risk management reports for stakeholders.
5. Work with senior management, business subsidiaries, and joint ventures.
6. Foster a risk-aware culture within the organisation and encourage proactive risk identification approaches.

The Successful Applicant

• UAE National with Family Book. Fluent in Arabic & English.
• A minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in risk management/insurance within infrastructure-focused businesses (such as the National Grid, etc).
• Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Enterprise Risk Manager (CERM), ISO 31000 Enterprise Risk Management, or similar are highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles and practices.
• Proven experience in managing insurance portfolios, including policy assessment, claims management, and negotiation.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and compliance related to risk management and insurance within the UAE.