Regional Chief Risk & Compliance Leader

Menzies Aviation; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Dubai seeks an SVP Risk to lead the MEAA regional risk function, overseeing safety, security, quality, training, and environmental disciplines. You will set risk standards, ensure regulatory compliance and align policies with senior management.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in aviation risk, plus Level 6 health & safety and aviation security qualifications. MBA preferred, strong leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in aviation or risk management.
• Qualified in health & safety at Level 6 or equivalent.
• Qualifications in aviation security and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional Risk function, implementing standards in Safety, Security, Quality, Training and Environment.
• General management of the operational risk function to support safe services and reduce financial impact.
• Ensure regional compliance with safety, security, quality, training and environmental legislation.
• Collaborate with regional executives and functional leads on policies, procedures and risk framework.
• Plan, develop and implement risk programmes across the region.
• Continuously improve policies and processes; anticipate changes.
• Advance hazard identification and risk control per Health and Safety Manual.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Level 6 Health & Safety qualification

Aviation security qualification

Environmental management qualification

Job description

Menzies Aviation in Dubai seeks an SVP Risk to lead the MEAA regional risk function, overseeing safety, security, quality, training, and environmental disciplines. You will set risk standards, ensure regulatory compliance and align policies with senior management.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in aviation risk, plus Level 6 health & safety and aviation security qualifications. MBA preferred, strong leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration are essential.