Strategic Risk Leader - Energy & Resources (Dubai)

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

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.