Summary
Edenred is hiring a Risk Officer in Dubai to manage and maintain operational, financial, compliance, business continuity, and information security risk registers. The role includes developing the enterprise risk framework and risk policies, reporting to senior management and committees, assessing technology and cybersecurity risks, and overseeing third-party risk. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including risk management experience with alternative asset managers and regulated entities. Knowledge of ADGM/FSRA or CBUAE is required; FRM, PRM, CRISC, or equivalent credentials are preferred.
The posting
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THE ROLE
In line with group values, the Risk Officer will manage and deliver reliable and updated Operational, Financial, Compliance, Business Continuity, Information Security risk registers. The role acts as a key second line of defence for the respective clients, ensuring that operational, regulatory, technology, cyber, conduct, and third-party risks are properly identified, monitored, and managed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and control the risk assessment process to ensure that key processes are covered and critical deficiencies are identified.
Produce and generate Feasibility Studies, Risk Reports, Management Information Packs, risk updates, and GRC software reports.
Manage the sharing of risk information internally across the organization and externally to stakeholders to enable proactive risk management and an effective controls environment.
Develop and maintain the Enterprise Risk Management framework, Risk Appetite Statement, and Key Risk Indicators.
Own and update risk policies, procedures, and risk governance documentation.
Maintain the Risk Register across operational, regulatory, financial, security, conduct, technology, and third-party risks.
Provide risk reporting and insights to senior management, the Board, and relevant committees.
Assess risks related to new products, digital assets, technology infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
Oversee outsourcing and third-party risk management, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and control improvement actions.
Work closely with the Compliance and MLRO teams to align risk management with regulatory and financial crime obligations.
Support regulatory discussions and ensure risk documentation is regulator ready.
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Attendance at courses or seminars in enterprise risk management in fields related to the activities; Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or equivalent audit/risk credentials preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Risk management experience for alternative asset managers, with experience in regulated entities;
Must have ADGM/FSRA or CBUAE knowledge and relationships.
Deep knowledge of regulatory reporting frameworks, risk modeling, portfolio analysis, and enterprise control evaluation.
Strong strategic thinking, macro-trend analysis, and executive communication skills, including statistics, data collection, analysis, and data presentation.