Our client - a large conglomerate group is looking to recruit Chief Risk Officer (CRO) (reporting to the Risk Committee) in their HO in Dubai - UAE.

This is a newly created position and the primary job responsibilities will be to develop, implement, and execute an organization-wide risk management strategy that assures compliance with regulations and prevents, minimizes, and mitigates risk while safeguarding profitability of the business operations.

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining a risk management framework for the organisation and related operating entities. 
• Asses the needs, implement and maintain risk processes and systems for the organisation. 
• Build on a strong risk culture within the organisation at both staff and Board level.
• Provide active coaching, guidance and support throughout the organisation to effectively implement the Risk Management Framework.
• Conduct, identify and discuss with the COO/CEO on key risks and emerging risks arising from the business units or through strategic risk assessments.
• Monitor the impact of the Board’s business planning on the risk management framework.
• Build a risk culture and support management teams in understanding and owning risk and compliance matters in a meaningful and pragmatic manner.
• Work with the senior management to promote and embed a risk management culture.

• 15+ years’ experience in risk management.
• Significant experience conducting risk assessments within multiple categories of risks eg: operational, investment, governance, strategic, external and outsourcing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary risk management models, developing KRI’s, assessing control effectiveness, and, developing management and board reporting
• Proven history of building and maintaining strong relationships and using strong interpersonal skills and ability to gain credibility to build, lead and manage the risk framework.

• Attractive monthly salary
• Annual performance bonus 
• Family medical insurance
• Attractive family air fare