Head of Risk Management Office

Talents Tide is looking for a Head of Risk Management Office for its Dubai government client.

Job Purpose

Lead the development, design, and implementation of enterprise risk management frameworks, ensuring effective identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of risks across the organization, and integrating risk management into strategic planning to strengthen organizational resilience and continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, policies, procedures, and tools aligned with international best practices
Maintain and update the organizational risk register covering strategic, operational, financial, and reputational risks
Lead risk identification, assessment, analysis, and prioritization processes
Develop and implement risk mitigation, response, and contingency plans
Ensure business continuity and crisis management readiness across the organization
Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership
Provide risk advisory support to departments and business units
Coordinate with internal audit to evaluate risks and effectiveness of controls
Oversee risk-related legal, contractual, insurance, and compliance matters
Develop dashboards and reporting tools for risk monitoring and decision-making
Promote risk awareness through training, workshops, and capacity building
Ensure alignment of risk mitigation plans with strategic and operational objectives
Represent the Risk Management Office in internal and external meetings
Contribute to organizational initiatives such as innovation, excellence, and future readiness
Ensure compliance with information security, governance, and HSE policies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience in enterprise risk management or related disciplines
• Strong experience in risk frameworks, crisis management, and business continuity planning
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex stakeholder environments
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking (Advanced)

• Leadership & Change Management (Advanced)
• Risk Governance & Analysis (Advanced)

Stakeholder Management (Advanced)

Decision Making & Problem Solving (Advanced)

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.