Senior Technology Risk Analyst - 12-Month Contract

edari; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

edari is seeking a Senior Analyst - Technology Risk in Dubai to support risk assessments, risk management, mitigation, and continuous improvement for a major client. The contract is 12 months with renewal, requiring hands-on experience in technology risk across large environments and strong stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years total experience, 5–7 years in technology risk, proficiency with GRC tools, and certifications such as CRISC or PRINCE2.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• 7–10 years of overall experience, with 5–7 years in technology risk management, IT risk, governance, audit, or related function.
• Hands-on experience conducting technology risk assessments across operational, third‑party, and IT environments.
• Experience managing technology risk registers, mitigation plans, and risk reporting.
• Experience with large-scale technology programmes or projects.
• Experience working with GRC tools and risk management platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills for senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• CRISC, CRMP, PRINCE2, PMP, or ITIL certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic technology risk assessments across operational, third-party, and technology-related areas.
• Identify, assess, document, and maintain technology risks per cybersecurity and risk management standards.
• Manage and maintain the technology risk register and ensure alignment with enterprise risk management.
• Develop and monitor risk mitigation strategies and actions across Business Technology.
• Work with risk/control owners to track mitigation activities and ensure timely closure.
• Support continuous improvement of the technology risk management program, processes, and practices.
• Contribute to improving technology risk awareness across Business Technology teams.
• Provide technology risk support during incidents, including assessing risk impacts.
• Support technology risk activities across large-scale programmes and initiatives.
• Prepare risk reports and updates for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technology, cybersecurity, business, and other stakeholders to address risks effectively.

Skills

Technology risk management

Risk assessments

Risk registers

Mitigation activities

GRC tools

Stakeholder management

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Communication skills

CRISC / PRINCE2 / PMP / ITIL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / CS / Engineering

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

edari is seeking a Senior Analyst - Technology Risk in Dubai to support risk assessments, risk management, mitigation, and continuous improvement for a major client. The contract is 12 months with renewal, requiring hands-on experience in technology risk across large environments and strong stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years total experience, 5–7 years in technology risk, proficiency with GRC tools, and certifications such as CRISC or PRINCE2.