Senior Manager GRC
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About the Role
Talabat is hiring a Senior Manager GRC to lead governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across multiple markets in the MENA region. The role involves driving GRC strategy, overseeing AML and regulatory compliance, and managing cross-functional projects.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee regional GRC initiatives across multiple markets in alignment with group priorities and regulatory expectations.
- Drive the execution of GRC strategic objectives, OKRs, and transformation initiatives across workstreams.
- Oversee AML, sanctions, third party compliance, and regulatory governance activities across high risk markets.
- Support the development and operationalization of enterprise risk management and internal control programs.
- Partner with business, Legal, Finance, HR, and Operations teams to strengthen governance and compliance practices.
- Drive automation and process optimization initiatives to reduce manual compliance activities and improve visibility.
- Support leadership reporting including dashboards, risk insights, investigations trends, and compliance updates.
- Manage and mentor GRC team members while fostering a high accountability and collaborative culture.
- Coordinate with Delivery Hero central functions, auditors, and external stakeholders where required.
- Lead or support sensitive investigations, escalations, and governance reviews when needed.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on talabat operations.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, Compliance, Internal Controls, AML, or related fields.
- Experience working in multinational or regional environments across MENA.
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, governance practices, and risk management principles.
- Experience managing cross functional projects and stakeholders across multiple markets.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience in high growth, operationally complex environments is preferred.
- Familiarity with sanctions screening, third party risk management, or financial crime programs is an advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CIA, CRMA, CPA, or equivalent are a plus.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is highly preferred.
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Company Overview
- Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, operating in around 65 countries worldwide.
- Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017.
Whats on your plate?
- Lead and oversee regional GRC initiatives across multiple markets in alignment with group priorities and regulatory expectations.
- Drive the execution of GRC strategic objectives, OKRs, and transformation initiatives across workstreams.
- Oversee AML, sanctions, third party compliance, and regulatory governance activities across high risk markets.
- Support the development and operationalization of enterprise risk management and internal control programs.
- Partner with business, Legal, Finance, HR, and Operations teams to strengthen governance and compliance practices.
- Drive automation and process optimization initiatives to reduce manual compliance activities and improve visibility.
- Support leadership reporting including dashboards, risk insights, investigations trends, and compliance updates.
- Manage and mentor GRC team members while fostering a high accountability and collaborative culture.
- Coordinate with Delivery Hero central functions, auditors, and external stakeholders where required.
- Lead or support sensitive investigations, escalations, and governance reviews when needed.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on talabat operations.
What did we order?
- 8+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, Compliance, Internal Controls, AML, or related fields.
- Experience working in multinational or regional environments across MENA.
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, governance practices, and risk management principles.
- Experience managing cross functional projects and stakeholders across multiple markets.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience in high growth, operationally complex environments is preferred.
- Familiarity with sanctions screening, third party risk management, or financial crime programs is an advantage.
- Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CIA, CRMA, CPA, or equivalent are a plus.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is highly preferred.
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