Security & Investigations Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a skilled professional to manage investigations and personnel security in Abu Dhabi. This essential position involves leading internal inquiries into insider threats while ensuring compliance with security governance. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in personnel security, risk management, and must demonstrate discretion in handling sensitive issues. Strong communication skills are essential to engage with senior stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in personnel security or investigations.
• Experience with sensitive investigations and sound judgment.
• Strong understanding of data privacy and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal enquiries on insider threats and security incidents.
• Gather evidence and conduct interviews for investigations.
• Maintain personnel security policies aligned with frameworks.

Skills

Investigation skills

Discretion

Risk management

Communication with senior stakeholders

Tools

Background screening

Job description

This position plays a central role in safeguarding the organisation from people related security risks, with responsibility for investigations, insider risk management, and personnel security governance.

Client Details

A highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi.

Description

• Leading confidential internal enquiries relating to insider threats, misconduct, policy breaches, and security incidents.
• Gathering and assessing evidence, conducting interviews, and producing clear, defensible investigation reports.
• Supporting and evolving the insider risk framework, including behavioural and access-based risk indicators.
• Owning the full employee and contractor vetting lifecycle, including background screening standards and processes.
• Defining and maintaining personnel security policies and procedures aligned to recognised frameworks and internal risk requirements.
• Preparing management reporting and supporting audit, regulatory, and compliance reviews.

Profile

• 5+ years' experience across personnel security, investigations, insider risk, fraud, or risk management.
• Demonstrated experience handling highly sensitive investigations with discretion and sound judgement.
• Strong understanding of background screening, data privacy, and people-related risk controls.
• Comfortable operating in regulated or complex organisational environments.
• Confident communicator, able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders and produce clear written outputs.
• Certifications such as CFE, CPP, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP are advantageous, though practical experience and judgement are the priority.

Job Offer

A high trust, high impact role within a growing organisation in Abu Dhabi.

Skills CFE, CPP,