Risk Manager
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About the Role
A confidential insurance brokerage in Abu Dhabi seeks a Risk Manager to establish and maintain a robust Risk Governance Framework and Internal Control System in line with CBUAE regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, document, and implement policies, procedures, and systems to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate material risks
- Maintain a risk register and ensure risk appetite and tolerance levels are defined, communicated, and monitored
- Review, stress test, and update the risk framework at least annually
- Conduct periodic risk assessments and prepare regular risk reports for senior management and the Board
- Ensure timely escalation and reporting of material risk events to internal leadership and CBUAE
- Assess and monitor the effectiveness of internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations
- Work closely with Compliance, Finance, and Internal Audit functions while maintaining functional independence
- Implement risk based monitoring mechanisms to prevent financial crime, market misconduct, and breaches of AML/CFT frameworks
- Prepare and submit required regulatory filings, disclosures, and reports related to risk management
- Oversee IT, cybersecurity, and data privacy risks, ensuring alignment with ADHICS and UAE data regulations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Insurance, Economics, or related discipline
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in risk management within financial services, insurance, or related regulated sectors
- Strong knowledge of CBUAE regulations, risk governance frameworks, enterprise risk management best practices, and AML/CFT regulatory requirements
- Professional certifications such as ACII, CRM, FRM, or PRM strongly preferred
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Overview
- This role is critical to ensuring that our organization maintains a robust Risk Governance Framework and Internal Control System in line with CBUAE regulations. The appointed Risk Manager will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and overseeing comprehensive risk management practices that a
Responsibilities
- Develop, document, and implement policies, procedures, and systems to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate material risks, including operational, financial, compliance, conduct, reputational, and cybersecurity risks.
- Maintain a risk register and ensure that risk appetite and tolerance levels are clearly defined, communicated, and monitored across the business.
- Review, stress test, and update the risk framework at least annually to ensure alignment with business activities, market conditions, and regulatory developments.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments and prepare regular risk reports for senior management and the Board.
- Ensure timely escalation and reporting of material risk events to internal leadership and, where required, to the CBUAE.
- Assess and monitor the effectiveness of internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and risk mitigation.
- Work closely with Compliance, Finance, and Internal Audit functions, while maintaining functional independence.
- Implement risk based monitoring mechanisms to prevent financial crime, market misconduct, and breaches of AML/CFT frameworks.
- Ensure that internal controls are consistently tested, validated, and improved where gaps are identified.
- Ensure all risk management activities are conducted in full compliance with CBUAE standards for governance, documentation, and timely reporting.
- Prepare and submit required regulatory filings, disclosures, and reports related to risk management within prescribed deadlines.
- Cooperate with external auditors, internal reviewers, and regulatory authorities to demonstrate compliance with supervisory expectations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Insurance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as ACII, CRM, FRM, or PRM are strongly preferred
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in risk management within financial services, insurance, or related regulated sectors (higher experience preferred for senior roles).
- Strong knowledge of CBUAE regulations, risk governance frameworks, enterprise risk management best practices, and AML/CFT regulatory requirements.
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