Senior Risk Manager

Turner & Townsend; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

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Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Risk Manager to lead and embed enterprise risk frameworks across Energy & Natural Resources operations. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating complex risks in mining, oil & gas, power, energy, or utilities.

You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, oversee audits, and partner with senior leaders to ensure compliance and business continuity.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of professional experience in risk management within Energy & Natural Resources.
• Demonstrated expertise in mining, oil & gas, power, energy, or utilities industries.
• Proven experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks and policies.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements specific to E&NR operations.
• Experience managing operational, financial, and strategic risks in multinational environments.
• Track record of leading risk mitigation initiatives and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk management strategies aligned with objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and analyze operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks across units.
• Design and execute risk mitigation plans to minimize exposure and ensure business continuity.
• Establish and maintain risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to evaluate controls and mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with department heads to integrate risk management into processes.
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments to ensure compliance and competitiveness.
• Lead risk management training and awareness programs.
• Manage relationships with regulators, insurers, and third-party risk consultants.
• Oversee incident investigation and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Data analytics

HSE management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 112 offices worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Risk Manager to join our organization in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is a strategic leadership position responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive risk management frameworks across our Energy & Natural Resources operations. The successful candidate will bring 10-15 years of industry experience and a proven track record of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating complex risks in mining, oil & gas, power, energy, or utilities environments.

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk management strategies aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements
• Identify, assess, and analyze operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks across all business units
• Design and execute risk mitigation plans to minimize organizational exposure and ensure business continuity
• Establish and maintain risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks compliant with industry standards and local regulations
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and mitigation measures
• Collaborate with department heads and operational teams to integrate risk management into business processes
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments to ensure organizational compliance and competitive positioning
• Lead risk management training and awareness programs across the organization
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators, insurers, and third-party risk consultants
• Oversee incident investigation and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of professional experience in risk management within the Energy & Natural Resources sector
• Demonstrated expertise in mining, oil & gas, power, energy, or utilities industries
• Proven experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and policies
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements specific to E&NR operations
• Experience managing operational, financial, and strategic risks in complex, multinational environments
• Track record of successfully leading risk mitigation initiatives and managing crisis situations
• Exceptional attention to detail in risk identification and assessment
• Strong decision-making abilities in high-pressure environments
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and tools
• Strategic planning and organizational skills
• Certification in risk management (ISO 31000, COSO, or equivalent)
• Experience with risk management software and data analytics platforms
• Knowledge of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) management systems

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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