Overview
Operational Risk and GRC Lead Jobs in un at TASC Outsourcing
About the Role:
As the Operational Risk and GRC Lead based in the United Arab Emirates, you will spearhead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our operational risk management and governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. You will ensure alignment with UAE regulatory requirements and global best practices, driving risk mitigation strategies and fostering a strong risk-aware culture across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive operational risk and GRC policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM regulations and international standards.
- Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, identify key risk indicators, and design mitigation strategies to address emerging operational risks.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Drive the GRC program, including third-party risk management, policy management, compliance monitoring, and incident management.
- Collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure timely reporting, regulatory filings, and responses to inquiries.
- Prepare and present risk dashboards, reports, and analysis to senior management and the board to inform strategic decision-making.
- Conduct training and awareness sessions on operational risk, compliance requirements, and control responsibilities for stakeholders.
- Lead root cause analysis and remediation planning for operational risk events, ensuring lessons learned are integrated into future controls and processes.
Required Qualifications:
- 7–15 years of experience in operational risk management, governance, risk & compliance, or regulatory compliance roles within financial services or banking.
- In-depth knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM) and international standards (COSO, ISO 31000).
- Strong technical expertise in risk assessment methodologies and internal control design and testing.
- Proven experience implementing and managing GRC tools and platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, risk management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, CRISC, CISA, or equivalent.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Ability to analyze complex data, synthesize insights, and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in finance, risk management, business administration, or related discipline.
- Additional certifications such as CIA, CCEP, or PMP.
- Experience with ERM or GRC software platforms (e.g., MetricStream, RSA Archer).
- Familiarity with digital risk and cyber risk frameworks (COBIT, NIST).
- Prior experience working in the UAE or the broader Middle East financial sector.
- Proficiency in Arabic.
Title: Operational Risk and GRC Lead
Company: TASC Outsourcing
Location: un
