GRC Specialist - UAE National
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About the Role
Qode is seeking a GRC Specialist to support governance, risk, and compliance functions in banking and financial services. The role involves risk assessments, policy management, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and maintenance of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) processes across the organization
- Assist in conducting operational, compliance, technology, and business risk assessments
- Support the maintenance of risk registers, issue trackers, and compliance monitoring activities
- Assist in reviewing and updating governance policies, procedures, and internal standards
- Monitor compliance with applicable banking regulations, internal policies, and regulatory directives
- Coordinate documentation and evidence for internal audits, external audits, and regulatory reviews
- Track audit observations and support remediation activities until closure
- Assist in monitoring regulatory updates and communicating relevant changes to stakeholders
- Prepare periodic risk and compliance reports for management review
- Work closely with business units to promote adherence to governance and compliance requirements
- Support awareness sessions and training initiatives related to governance, risk management, and compliance
- Assist with third party risk assessments, operational resilience, and business continuity initiatives where required
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Accounting, Information Technology, Law, or related discipline
- UAE National (Emirati) – Mandatory
- 3–6 years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or Operational Risk within banking, financial services, fintech, or other regulated organizations
- Good understanding of governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance principles
- Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or risk assessment activities
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
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Job Summary
- Seeking a motivated and detail oriented GRC Specialist to join Banking & Financial Services team in Dubai.
- Opportunity exclusively open to UAE Nationals (Emirati candidates) as part of Emiratisation commitment.
- Role supports Governance, Risk & Compliance function by assisting in regulatory compliance, risk assessments, policy management, internal controls, and audit coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation and maintenance of GRC processes across the organization.
- Assist in conducting operational, compliance, technology, and business risk assessments.
- Support maintenance of risk registers, issue trackers, and compliance monitoring activities.
- Assist in reviewing and updating governance policies, procedures, and internal standards.
- Monitor compliance with applicable banking regulations, internal policies, and regulatory directives.
- Coordinate documentation and evidence for internal audits, external audits, and regulatory reviews.
- Track audit observations and support remediation activities until closure.
- Assist in monitoring regulatory updates and communicating relevant changes to stakeholders.
- Prepare periodic risk and compliance reports for management review.
- Work closely with business units to promote adherence to governance and compliance requirements.
- Support awareness sessions and training initiatives related to governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Assist with third party risk assessments, operational resilience, and business continuity initiatives where required.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Accounting, Information Technology, Law, or related discipline.
- UAE National (Emirati) – Mandatory.
- 3–6 years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or Operational Risk within banking, financial services, fintech, or other regulated organizations.
- Good understanding of governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance principles.
- Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or risk assessment activities.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, ISO 31000 Risk Manager, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, CIA, CAMS, COBIT Foundation, or Risk Management/Compliance related certifications.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with UAE banking regulations and regulatory frameworks issued by the Central Bank of the UAE.
- Basic understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk, AML/KYC, Financial Crime Compliance, and Regulatory Compliance.
- Exposure to governance frameworks such as ISO 31000, COSO, COBIT, ISO 27001, or NIST.
- Familiarity with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, MetricStream, OneTrust, or similar solutions.
- Good organizational, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross functional teams.
Additional Information
- Prior experience within banking, financial institutions, fintech, or other regulated industries is preferred.
- UAE banking experience will be an added advantage.
- Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.
- Immediate or short notice joiners are highly desirable.
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