Maritime GRC Manager: Governance & Compliance

Abu Dhabi Ports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Ports in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Manager - Governance Risk and Compliance to lead the GRC framework across the Maritime & Shipping Cluster, ensuring alignment with Corporate GRC standards and strategic objectives.

You will oversee policy deployment, risk management, internal control, and compliance programs, collaborate with cluster leadership, and monitor regulatory changes to safeguard operations and competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Audit, Finance, Risk Management, Management or related field (master’s degree is a plus).
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISM, CISA, CFE, CCP, GRC or equivalent in GRC, Risk Management, or Compliance.
• Excellent English; Spanish is a plus; proficiency in other languages advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years of governance, risk and compliance experience in relevant industries.
• GRC methodologies, tools and best practices relevant to the cluster’s activities and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Maritime & Shipping Governance Framework and align with Group GRC Frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Support governance structures, delegation of authority, risk management, internal control and compliance mechanisms.
• Act as GRC focal point for the Cluster and subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to corporate and cluster policies.
• Monitor emerging GRC trends and regulatory changes, adapting strategies to maintain compliance and competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with cluster management and Corporate GRC to integrate cluster initiatives with group-wide objectives.

Skills

GRC leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy deployment

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Audit, Finance, Risk Management, Management or related field

Master’s degree (plus)

CRISC, CISM, CISA, CFE, CCP, GRC certifications

Job description

Abu Dhabi Ports in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Manager - Governance Risk and Compliance to lead the GRC framework across the Maritime & Shipping Cluster, ensuring alignment with Corporate GRC standards and strategic objectives.

You will oversee policy deployment, risk management, internal control, and compliance programs, collaborate with cluster leadership, and monitor regulatory changes to safeguard operations and competitive advantage.