VP, Enterprise Risk Strategy & Board Assurance

Mark Williams Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Williams Recruitment is assisting a state-owned conglomerate in Abu Dhabi seeking a Vice President to lead the Enterprise Risk Management program, shaping risk strategy, policies, and reporting to the board.

The role heads a small division and partners with operating companies to embed risk into planning and capital allocation, with international experience and senior leadership required.

Qualifications

• 18 years' experience, including at least 12 years' international experience.
• Experience implementing ERM within the GCC.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or Science.
• Master's degree in Risk Management, or an MBA.
• Certified, or working towards certification, in Enterprise Risk Management or Financial Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Strategy: Lead the development and execution of ERM strategy, processes and infrastructure.
• Policy: Help the CEO and leadership set risk policies, risk appetite and risk limits.
• Risk assessment: Facilitate enterprise-wide risk assessments and monitor priority risks.
• Reporting: Implement risk reporting to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Audit Committee.
• Operating Companies: Build their risk capability and give assurance that their programmes are effective.
• Division leadership: Manage the division's plans, budget, performance and staff development.
• Technology: Develop an IT strategy to support ERM.

Skills

ERM leadership

Risk strategy

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering/Science

Master's degree in Risk Management or MBA

Certification in ERM or FRM

Job description

Mark Williams Recruitment is assisting a state-owned conglomerate in Abu Dhabi seeking a Vice President to lead the Enterprise Risk Management program, shaping risk strategy, policies, and reporting to the board.

The role heads a small division and partners with operating companies to embed risk into planning and capital allocation, with international experience and senior leadership required.