Regulatory & Risk Management Specialist

Halian; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional organization is seeking a Regulatory & Risk Management Specialist to support its strategic regulatory initiatives in Dubai. The role involves conducting assessments of regulatory requirements in the GCC, mapping obligations to operations, and identifying risks. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in regulatory risk and compliance, a strong understanding of operational sectors, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to governance and compliance excellence within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in regulatory risk, compliance advisory, or governance within GCC markets.
• Strong understanding of operationally intensive sectors such as utilities, environmental services, or infrastructure.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business and operational insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level assessments of regulatory requirements across GCC jurisdictions.
• Map regulatory obligations to business segments and core operational functions.
• Identify key risks and gaps by comparing practices with regulatory expectations.

Skills

Regulatory risk management

Compliance advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Risk assessment

Strong written communication

Job description

A leading regional organization operating across multiple sectors, dedicated to enhancing its governance, compliance, and operational excellence. The company is seeking a Regulatory & Risk Management Specialist to support its strategic regulatory initiatives and ensure alignment with evolving standards across key markets in the GCC region.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-level assessments of regulatory requirements across GCC jurisdictions, focusing on those relevant to operational, digital, and environmental activities.
• Map regulatory obligations to business segments and core operational functions to identify areas of compliance impact.
• Identify key risks and gaps by comparing current practices with regulatory expectations, classifying risks by severity.
• Facilitate structured stakeholder workshops to validate findings, clarify scope, and confirm assumptions.
• Develop clear matrices, summaries, and reports that organize regulatory insights and operational implications.
• Support the preparation of consultant‑grade deliverables, including landscape assessments, risk snapshots, and prioritization frameworks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in regulatory risk, compliance advisory, or governance within GCC markets.
• Strong understanding of operationally intensive sectors such as utilities, environmental services, or infrastructure.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business and operational insights.
• Proven experience in conducting scoping studies, regulatory assessments, or risk reviews.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to deliver structured, executive‑ready outputs.

Halian Group:

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At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high‑performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.