Wealth Risk & Controls Leader – Governance & Escalation

Citi; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional in Risk Assessment & Controls. The role demands a minimum of 8-10 years in relevant fields, requiring strong analytical skills and an understanding of financial regulations. Responsibilities include leading governance initiatives, managing risk events, and ensuring compliance stability through effective tracking and reporting. This position offers a full-time opportunity with extensive interaction across various business units.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Risk, Controls, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions.
• Experience with Escalation and governance protocols.
• Strong understanding of relevant financial services regulations is highly valued.
• Exceptional analytical skills with ability to interpret complex regulatory texts and assess implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of governance deck content for management forums.
• Implement comprehensive escalation protocols for risk events and control deficiencies.
• Support the ICAP lifecycle, logging and tracking regulatory compliance issues.
• Develop and present reports on issue status and trends to governance committees.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Escalation Management

Issue Management

Policy and Regulation

Risk Controls and Monitors

Risk Identification and Assessment

Job description

A global financial services company in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional in Risk Assessment & Controls. The role demands a minimum of 8-10 years in relevant fields, requiring strong analytical skills and an understanding of financial regulations. Responsibilities include leading governance initiatives, managing risk events, and ensuring compliance stability through effective tracking and reporting. This position offers a full-time opportunity with extensive interaction across various business units.