Senior Project Manager - ERM (Enterprise Risk Management)

Dicetek LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC is seeking a senior leader with 15–20 years of experience in banking and financial services to head large cross-functional programmes. The role involves delivering risk/regulatory projects and driving analytics solutions within regulated environments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree, with an MBA preferred, and have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. This is an exceptional opportunity for professionals ready to manage stakeholders and deliver complex projects in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years leading large, cross-functional programmes in banking/financial services.
• Delivery track record in risk/regulatory and/or finance transformation.
• Experience with enterprise data and technology-enabled delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead large cross-functional programmes in the banking sector.
• Deliver analytics and Gen-AI solutions in regulated environments.
• Drive senior decisions and manage conflicts among stakeholders.

Skills

Programme governance and delivery discipline

Executive communication

Problem-solving under ambiguity

Understanding of risk/regulatory context

Experience in banking/financial services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science

Master’s degree (MBA/MS)

Project/Programme certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.)

Job description

Responsibilities

15–20 years leading large, cross-functional programmes in banking/financial services (Tier-1 / D-SIB preferred).

• Delivery track record in risk/regulatory and/or finance transformation, including capital/RWA and Basel III/IV-related change.
• Strong matrix leadership across ERM/Risk, Finance, Treasury/ALM, Business, and Technology; experienced driving senior decisions.
• Experience with enterprise data and controls (data quality, lineage, reconciliations) and technology-enabled delivery.
• Real-world, hands-on experience delivering analytics and/or Gen‑AI solutions into production within regulated banking environments.
• Programme governance and delivery discipline (planning, RAID, change control, budgeting, vendor management).
• Strong understanding of risk/regulatory context and ability to translate requirements into executable plans and acceptance criteria.
• Executive communication and facilitation; able to drive decisions and resolve conflicts across senior stakeholders.
• Comfort with data/technology delivery concepts (lineage, controls, integration, SDLC/testing) and regulator-ready documentation.
• High integrity, confidentiality mindset, and strong problem-solving under ambiguity.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years leading large, cross-functional programmes in banking/financial services (Tier-1 / D-SIB preferred).
• Delivery track record in risk/regulatory and/or finance transformation, including capital/RWA and Basel III/IV-related change.
• Strong matrix leadership across ERM/Risk, Finance, Treasury/ALM, Business, and Technology; experienced driving senior decisions.
• Experience with enterprise data and controls (data quality, lineage, reconciliations) and technology-enabled delivery.
• Real-world, hands-on experience delivering analytics and/or Gen‑AI solutions into production within regulated banking environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Programme governance and delivery discipline (planning, RAID, change control, budgeting, vendor management).
• Strong understanding of risk/regulatory context and ability to translate requirements into executable plans and acceptance criteria.
• Executive communication and facilitation; able to drive decisions and resolve conflicts across senior stakeholders.
• Comfort with data/technology delivery concepts (lineage, controls, integration, SDLC/testing) and regulator-ready documentation.
• High integrity, confidentiality mindset, and strong problem-solving under ambiguity.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or related). Master’s degree (MBA/MS) preferred.
• Project/Programme certification preferred (PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe, or equivalent) or demonstrably equivalent senior delivery experience.
• Risk/regulatory credentials are a plus (e.g., FRM) but not mandatory.

Key Stakeholders / Interfaces

• ERM / Group Risk (incl. Methodology and Model Risk where applicable)
• Finance (Regulatory Reporting, Capital Management)
• Treasury / ALM and governance forums (e.g., ALCO)
• Business and Coverage teams
• Technology (Data, Architecture, Platforms, Security)
• Compliance/Legal and Internal/External Audit; third-party vendors/partners (as required)