Strategic Risk Officer - Compliance & Cyber Security

Edenred UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenred UAE is seeking a Risk Officer to manage and deliver operational, financial, compliance, business continuity, and information security risks as a key second line of defence for clients. The role requires established risk management experience within regulated entities and strong collaboration with Compliance and MLRO teams.

The successful candidate will maintain risk governance, support regulatory discussions, and oversee third-party risk management while ensuring regulator-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of risk management experience in regulated entities.
• Credentials such as FRM/PRM/CRISC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control risk assessments to cover key processes and identify deficiencies.
• Produce risk reports, MI packs, and GRC reports.
• Maintain Enterprise Risk Management framework and risk governance documentation.
• Oversee third-party risk management and due diligence.
• Lead incident management and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Compliance and MLRO teams to align risk with obligations.

Skills

Risk Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Second line of defence

Communication Skills

Independent Working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Risk Management

FRM/PRM/CRISC preferred

Tools

GRC software

Job description

Edenred UAE is seeking a Risk Officer to manage and deliver operational, financial, compliance, business continuity, and information security risks as a key second line of defence for clients. The role requires established risk management experience within regulated entities and strong collaboration with Compliance and MLRO teams.

The successful candidate will maintain risk governance, support regulatory discussions, and oversee third-party risk management while ensuring regulator-ready