Director Risk and Compliance - Retail Governance

• Role: Director Risk and Compliance
• Location: Dubai UAE
• Industry: Retail
• Function: Risk Management
• Experience: 10-12 years
• Job Type: Full-time

• Lead the development and execution of risk and compliance strategies across business operations
• Oversee risk management frameworks ensuring alignment with corporate governance standards
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation plans to protect assets, operations, and reputation
• Direct risk assessments using qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate exposure and controls
• Manage internal investigations related to fraud, ethics breaches, and compliance violations
• Collaborate with internal audit teams to address findings and implement corrective actions
• Develop risk dashboards, reports, and insights for senior leadership and governance committees
• Build relationships with regulatory authorities, legal entities, and industry stakeholders
• Oversee department budgeting, resource planning, and performance management processes
• Drive risk awareness culture through training, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or related field
• MBA or professional certifications such as CPP, CFE, or risk-related credentials preferred
• 10+ years of experience in risk, compliance, or audit roles with at least 5 years in retail environments
• Strong knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory requirements
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Strong expertise in risk assessment methodologies and compliance frameworks
• Advanced reporting and dashboarding capabilities for risk monitoring
• Project management and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to lead investigations and manage sensitive compliance matters

• Leadership role within a major retail organization driving enterprise risk strategy
• Opportunity to influence governance and compliance practices at a regional level
• Exposure to complex operational environments and regulatory frameworks
• Collaborative executive environment with strong leadership support
• Continuous professional development and leadership growth opportunities

• Role: Director Risk and Compliance
• Location: Dubai UAE
• Industry: Retail
• Function: Risk Management
• Experience: 10-12 years
• Job Type: Full-time

• Lead the development and execution of risk and compliance strategies across business operations
• Oversee risk management frameworks ensuring alignment with corporate governance standards
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation plans to protect assets, operations, and reputation
• Direct risk assessments using qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate exposure and controls
• Manage internal investigations related to fraud, ethics breaches, and compliance violations
• Collaborate with internal audit teams to address findings and implement corrective actions
• Develop risk dashboards, reports, and insights for senior leadership and governance committees
• Build relationships with regulatory authorities, legal entities, and industry stakeholders
• Oversee department budgeting, resource planning, and performance management processes
• Drive risk awareness culture through training, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or related field
• MBA or professional certifications such as CPP, CFE, or risk-related credentials preferred
• 10+ years of experience in risk, compliance, or audit roles with at least 5 years in retail environments
• Strong knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory requirements
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Strong expertise in risk assessment methodologies and compliance frameworks
• Advanced reporting and dashboarding capabilities for risk monitoring
• Project management and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to lead investigations and manage sensitive compliance matters

• Leadership role within a major retail organization driving enterprise risk strategy
• Opportunity to influence governance and compliance practices at a regional level
• Exposure to complex operational environments and regulatory frameworks
• Collaborative executive environment with strong leadership support
• Continuous professional development and leadership growth opportunities

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