Senior Manager- Governance, Risk and Compliance

Tiger Recruitment Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 416,000 - 499,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Recruitment Ltd. in Dubai is seeking a Senior Manager– Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to lead governance, risk and compliance across the business.

The role involves driving accountability, implementing controls and reporting risks to senior leadership. The ideal candidate has extensive GRC, internal audit and governance experience within facilities management, real estate or service sectors and must be UAE-based.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in governance, risk management and compliance across complex organisations.
• Experience overseeing internal audit activities and DOA governance controls.
• Proven ability to drive risk-based improvements and report to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance, risk and compliance frameworks across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and DOA.
• Identify, monitor and report business risks to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with internal audit and stakeholders to address findings.
• Manage risk registers, compliance reporting and audit action plans.
• Oversee business continuity planning and crisis management initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and business transformation projects.
• Prepare executive-level risk and governance dashboards.
• Ensure accountability and timely closure of actions across departments.
• Maintain strong governance and internal controls across the organisation.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

Internal audit

Stakeholder management

Business continuity

Crisis management

Governance frameworks

Reporting & dashboards

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional GRC certifications

Job description

Senior Manager– Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Location: Dubai, UAESalary: Up to AED 41,000 per monthStart Date: ASAP Tiger Recruitment is working with a well established and highly regarded facilities management firm in Dubai to recruit an experienced Senior Manager– Governance, Risk & Compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic organisation with a genuinely lovely team, supportive leadership and a positive working environment. We are looking for a commercially minded, hands on individual who can take ownership of governance, risk and compliance across the business, ensuring the organisation is operating effectively, adhering to its internal policies and procedures, and appropriately managing and reporting risks. This is not simply a policy focused role. We need someone who can drive accountability, get things done and ensure actions are followed through to completion. The ideal candidate will currently be working in a role such as Senior GRC Manager, Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance, Governance & Risk Manager, Head of Risk & Compliance, Enterprise Risk Manager or Senior Manager– Business Excellence & Governance. You will have a strong background in governance, risk management and compliance, ideally gained within facilities management, real estate, asset management or a service-driven organisation. You must have experience overseeing risk across multiple business functions, implementing governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and working closely with senior leadership. We're looking for someone hands on, commercially minded and proactive, who can drive accountability, implement improvements and get things done rather than simply identifying risks and producing reports. Candidates must already be based in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee governance, risk and compliance frameworks across the organisation.
• Ensure the business complies with its internal policies, procedures and Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Identify, monitor and report business risks to senior leadership.
• Work closely with internal audit and relevant stakeholders to address findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage risk registers, compliance reporting, governance reviews and audit action plans.
• Oversee business continuity planning and crisis management initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, operational excellence and business transformation projects.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards and presentations.
• Work across departments to ensure accountability, deadlines are met and outstanding actions are resolved.
• Protect the organisation by maintaining strong governance, internal controls and risk management practices.

Requirements

• Strong experience in governance, risk management, compliance, internal audit or business excellence.
• Experience within facilities management, real estate, asset management or service industries is essential.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work closely with senior leadership.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to implement change and deliver results.
• Strong reporting, analytical and organisational skills.
• High levels of integrity, sound judgement and commercial awareness.
• Relevant degree; professional GRC, audit or risk certifications are advantageous.
• Candidates must already be based in the UAE.

Available to start as soon as possible, or on a short notice period. REF:CH227356