Risk Specialist - أخصائي المخاطر

University of Khorfakkan; Khor Fakkan; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Sharjah is seeking a Risk Manager to conduct risk assessments and prepare reports. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Business or related fields, have 2–4 years of experience in risk management, and be proficient in English. You will work closely with departments to foster a risk-aware culture and develop risk mitigation plans, aligning documentation with ERM standards. This role offers opportunities to enhance institutional resilience and support sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in risk management, auditing, or compliance—preferably in academia.
• Knowledge of ERM frameworks such as ISO 31000 and COSO.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic risk assessments across university departments.
• Prepare detailed risk reports for management.
• Support in developing risk mitigation plans and track actions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Strong report-writing

Effective stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, or Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Knowledge of ERM frameworks such as ISO 31000 and COSO.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written); Arabic is an added advantage.

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in risk management, auditing, or compliance—preferably in academia or the public sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Risk Assessment & Monitoring

• Conduct periodic risk assessments across university departments.
• Analyze risks related to academic, operational, financial, technological, and compliance areas.
• Maintain and update the institutional risk register.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend improvements.

Risk Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare detailed risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for management and committees.
• Assist in preparing reports for accreditation bodies and external auditors.
• Ensure documentation aligns with ERM standards and institutional policies.

Risk Mitigation & Action Planning

• Support departments in developing risk mitigation plans.
• Track action items, deadlines, and progress of risk treatments.
• Assess risk trends and emerging risks affecting higher education institutions.

Coordination & Awareness

• Work closely with departments to build a risk-aware culture.
• Facilitate awareness sessions, training workshops, and risk surveys.
• Support the implementation of business continuity and resilience initiatives.

Other Duties

• Undertake additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned by management.

Soft Skills

• Critical thinking and logical evaluation of risks.
• Strong report-writing capabilities.
• Effective stakeholder coordination.
• Data interpretation and analytical skills.

Technical Skills

• Risk reporting using ERM frameworks.
• Data analysis for risk assessment.
• Policy development and updates related to sustainability.
• Training delivery for sustainability and risk awareness.

Behavioural Competencies

• Integrity and adherence to ethical standards.
• Initiative and continuous process improvement mindset.
• Resilience in handling challenges.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Accountability and ownership of decisions.

Technical Competencies

• Regulatory awareness of local and international sustainability standards.
• Stakeholder mapping and analysis.
• Process improvement to reduce risks.
• Quality control to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Effective use of digital tools for data management and communication.