Risk Officer

About Edenred

The Role

Responsibilities

• Manage risk assessments, identify critical deficiencies, and produce feasibility studies, risk reports, management packs, updates, and GRC reports.
• Develop and maintain the Enterprise Risk Management framework, Risk Appetite Statement, Key Risk Indicators, policies, procedures, and governance documents.
• Maintain risk registers and provide reporting and insights to senior management, the Board, and relevant committees.
• Assess risks associated with new products, digital assets, technology infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Oversee outsourcing and third-party risk through due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and control improvement actions.
• Coordinate with Compliance and MLRO teams and support regulatory discussions and regulator-ready documentation.

Profile and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline, with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience in risk management for alternative asset managers and regulated entities.
• Knowledge of and relationships with ADGM/FSRA or CBUAE requirements.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory reporting frameworks, risk modeling, portfolio analysis, and enterprise control evaluation.
• Strong strategic thinking, macro-trend analysis, executive communication, statistics, data analysis, and data presentation skills.
• Enterprise risk management training and FRM, PRM, CRISC, or equivalent credentials are preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, multitasking, time management, and planning skills.
• Able to work independently, stay current with regulatory changes, adapt to change, and manage personal responsibilities effectively.
• Must demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, attention to detail, initiative, and perseverance.