Senior GRC Risk Specialist
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About the Role: We are seeking a seasoned Senior GRC Risk Specialist to join our team in the United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and co.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise risk management frameworks in accordance with ISO 31000 and COSO ERM
- Conduct risk assessments and operational risk reviews across business functions
- Maintain and update the risk register, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Define, monitor, and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and thresholds
- Prepare regular risk reporting packages for senior management and the board
- Support regulatory compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to UAE Central Bank, ADGM, DFSA, and other relevant regulations
- Configure, administer, and optimize GRC platforms to automate risk and compliance processes
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed risk culture and provide risk awareness training
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during risk and compliance audits
- Continuously monitor emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Requirements
- 5–8 years of hands on experience in governance, risk, and compliance roles
- Proven expertise in GRC methodologies, ISO 31000, and COSO ERM frameworks
- Strong background in enterprise and operational risk management
- Extensive experience conducting risk assessments and maintaining risk registers
- Proficiency in defining and tracking key risk indicators (KRIs)
- Solid understanding of regulatory compliance requirements in the UAE
- Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow GRC)
- Excellent risk reporting and data visualization skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making abilities
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
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About the Role
- We are seeking a seasoned Senior GRC Risk Specialist to join our team in the United Arab Emirates.
- In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) framework, ensuring alignment with ISO 31000, COSO ERM, and local regulatory requirements.
- You will partner with business units to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, maintain our risk register, develop key risk indicators (KRIs), and deliver comprehensive risk reporting to senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise risk management frameworks in accordance with ISO 31000 and COSO ERM
- Conduct risk assessments and operational risk reviews across business functions
- Maintain and update the risk register, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Define, monitor, and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and thresholds
- Prepare regular risk reporting packages for senior management and the board
- Support regulatory compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to UAE Central Bank, ADGM, DFSA, and other relevant regulations
- Configure, administer, and optimize GRC platforms to automate risk and compliance processes
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed risk culture and provide risk awareness training
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during risk and compliance audits
- Continuously monitor emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Required Qualifications
- 5–8 years of hands on experience in governance, risk, and compliance roles
- Proven expertise in GRC methodologies, ISO 31000, and COSO ERM frameworks
- Strong background in enterprise and operational risk management
- Extensive experience conducting risk assessments and maintaining risk registers
- Proficiency in defining and tracking key risk indicators (KRIs)
- Solid understanding of regulatory compliance requirements in the UAE
- Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow GRC)
- Excellent risk reporting and data visualization skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making abilities
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, ISO 31000 Lead Implementer, or CISSP
- Experience with project management methodologies and certifications (e.g., PMP)
- Previous exposure to ADGM, DFSA, or UAE Central Bank regulatory frameworks
- Advanced degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Familiarity with internal audit processes
- Arabic language proficiency
- Experience delivering risk and compliance training programs
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