Overview
Risk Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE at Shory
Shory Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Shory is the soft revolution in the Insurtech market. Welcome to a new age where insurance actually empowers its customers. We use technology to serve our customers and create ease of mind and trustworthiness around insurance needs. With Shory, a new time has begun.
About the Role & Opportunity We are looking for a Risk Manager to join our UAE team who will be responsible for overseeing the company’s risk management activities and ensuring effective mitigation strategies for operational, financial, and business-related risks. Identifying, evaluating, and managing risk will be vital in safeguarding the company’s interests and supporting our clients in achieving sustainable growth. This role involves collaborating with
cross-functional teams
, assessing emerging risks, and advising on risk management policies and procedures in line with industry regulations and best practices.
Handling the Risk Management function
Adhere to risk management standards and comply with regulatory requirements.
Sign off the Guidelines with the appropriate departments.
Revise the risk policies and guidelines on a yearly basis
Prepare presentation to be quarterly reported to Board Risk Committee Prepare presentation/reporting to be reported to the supervisory authority
Completing the risk management framework and ensuring proper implementation within the departments covering the strategic Risk, oversight, conduct of business, regulatory and AML with all underlying sub-categories as outlined in the Company’s Risk Management Policy.
Taking the lead (supported by other team members) in the monitoring of the product approval framework
Taking the lead in all company’s answers/reporting to the regulator’s demands or expectations of any kind as well as preparing Solvency, Liquidity & Investment monitoring
Preparing, analyzing & enhancing the Technical Monitoring for all Lines of business
Coordinate between first, second and third line of defense
Provide consultancy services, if required by any department regarding company policy and procedures, suspicious cases, high-risk areas and other top risk assessments
About the Skills,
Education
& Experience Required To be considered for this role you will need to have at least 5 to 8 years of experience as a Risk Manager, preferably with blue-chip companies in the following industries: insurance, banking, management, or technical consulting.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Master’s Degree (optional) in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial, operational, and market risks.
Proficiency in insurance products, underwriting processes, and claims management.
Solid knowledge of UAE and international insurance regulations and compliance standards.
Exceptional analytical and
problem-solving skills
with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
Strong communication skills
with the ability to present complex information to non-experts and senior executives.
If you have the relevant experience and are interested in being part of our team, please take the time to apply for this position.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing Industries Insurance
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Title: Risk Manager
Company: Shory
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Category: Finance & Banking (Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Compliance), Management (Risk Manager/Analyst)
