Risk Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading risk management firm in the UAE is looking for a Risk Analyst to support the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of enterprise and operational risks. The role involves conducting risk analyses, developing reports, facilitating training sessions, and coordinating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in enterprise risk management. Certifications in risk management are preferred. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, audit, business continuity, compliance, or governance.
• Experience in a regulated or semi-government environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the identification and analysis of enterprise and operational risks across departments.
• Maintain and update corporate and departmental risk registers.
• Conduct risk analysis and support mitigation decisions.
• Develop risk dashboards and quarterly reports.
• Coordinate risk workshops and training programs.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalate risks as needed.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong reporting and dashboarding capability

Stakeholder engagement and coordination

Risk assessment and problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Audit or related discipline

Risk management certification (ISO 31000, CRMA, International Certificate in ERM, BCM/Crisis Management)

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose The Risk Analyst supports the identification assessment monitoring and reporting of enterprise and operational risks across all the departments and properties. This role contributes to strengthening risk governance maintaining risk registers supporting risk culture and enabling informed decision-making through effective risk analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the regular identification assessment and analysis of enterprise and operational risks across all the departments and properties.
• Maintain and update corporate and departmental risk registers including risk ratings controls mitigation plans and ownership.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk analysis root cause assessments and trend analysis to support mitigation decisions.
• Perform trend analysis and develop risk dashboards and quarterly reports for the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Coordinate risk workshops and interviews with department leads and subject matter experts.
• Develop and deliver awareness programs training and capacity building on risk management-related matters at all organizational levels.
• Assist in embedding risk culture through awareness sessions training and operational guidance.
• Support alignment of risk management with business continuity performance management and audit requirements.
• Monitor risk action plans and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely closure of mitigation activities.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalate emerging risks or breaches to the Governance and Risk Manager.
• Support the development and delivery of periodic risk dashboards heatmaps compliance reports and escalation reports to senior management and board committees.
• Support the integration of risk considerations into business planning projects and decision-making processes.
• Participate in investigations and incident reviews analyzing root causes and proposing risk mitigation measures.
• Provide input into the design of risk-related training content and assist in its delivery where needed.
• Collaborate with other corporate functions such as Internal Audit Compliance and Governance teams for integrated assurance.
• Support regulatory compliance related to risk reporting and assurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Direct Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education / Certification

• Bachelors degree in Risk Management Business Finance Audit or related discipline.
• Risk management certification is preferred such as:
• • ISO 31000
  • CRMA
  • International Certificate in ERM
  • BCM / Crisis Management certifications

Work Experience

• 35 years of experience in enterprise risk management audit business continuity compliance or governance.
• Experience in a regulated or semi-government environment is an advantage.

Knowledge

• Understanding of enterprise risk frameworks and reporting tools
• Knowledge of ISO 31000 COSO ERM and operational risk tools
• Strong understanding of performance measures and risk reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong reporting and dashboarding capability
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination
• Risk assessment and problem-solving mindset