Manager - Enterprise Risk Management & Insurance (UAE National) | Abu Dhabi, UAE

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

Job summary

A leading company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Manager for Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance. The role requires a UAE National with extensive experience in risk management within the utilities sector. Responsibilities include proactive risk identification, developing mitigation strategies, managing insurance portfolios, and ensuring compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact a growing organization in the region and comes with a competitive, tax-free salary.

Benefits

Competitive, tax-free salary

Significant role within a growing entity

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in risk management/insurance within infrastructure-focused business.
• Fluent in Arabic & English, UAE National with Family Book.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles and proven experience in policy management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Risk Management

Insurance

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business administration, or related field

Professional certifications such as Certified Enterprise Risk Manager (CERM), ISO 31000

Job description

Manager - Enterprise Risk Management & Insurance (UAE National)

Michael Page Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Opportunity to join a leading company in the region
• Must have experience in risk management & insurance in the utilities industry

• Opportunity to join a leading company in the region
• Must have experience in risk management & insurance in the utilities industry

About Our Client

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

Job Description

• Proactively identify, analyse, and prioritise potential risks to the group's objectives, operations, and assets
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and mitigation plans in collaboration with stakeholders
• Evaluate and manage insurance policies and coverage, and lead insurance workstreams for new projects
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare risk management reports for stakeholders
• Work with senior management, business subsidiaries, and joint ventures
• Foster a risk-aware culture within the organisation and encouraging 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 business (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

What's on Offer

• Unique opportunity to play a significant role within a growing entity in the UAE

• Competitive, tax-free salary

Contact
Christopher Davies

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