Job Description

Job Code: JPC: 4357
Job Title: Enterprise Risk Management Specialist
Contract duration: 1 year and renewable
Work location: Abu Dhabi
Educational: Bachelor's degree in business administration, risk management, or a related field
Experience: 8+years (Minimum 4 years in enterprise risk management or a related field.)
Experience in Private or semi government sector
General Role Description: The Enterprise Risk Management Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) across client, including the provision of all relevant guidance and tools. The role includes facilitating ERM activities such as risk identification, risk registers, risk management, and risk reporting to ensure alignment with client risk appetite and strategic objectives. The Specialist collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with best practices and emerging trends.
Job Objectives

• Own the risk registers and update them regularly as per the ERM Policy.

• Support the deployment of risk assessment and measurement procedures to identify risks periodically.

• Develop Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for key risks and report findings.

• Facilitate risk management workshops to assist departments in drafting their risk registers.

• Ensure compliance with international risk management standards such as ISO 31000:2018 and COSO ERM.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Implement all relevant policies, processes, and procedures to ensure controlled and consistent work execution.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by incorporating international best practices.

• Prepare timely and accurate reports to meet policy and regulatory requirements.

Role Responsibilities
ERM Strategy, Framework, and Processes

• Analyze corporate strategic objectives to facilitate risk management framework deployment.

• Conduct regular reviews of the ERM policy and framework to ensure relevance and alignment with best practices.

• Develop and implement the Risk Management Plan in collaboration with the Risk Management Head.

• Maintain updated risk registers and related documentation.

Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation

• Support departments in identifying, evaluating, and reporting internal and external risks.

• Conduct workshops with function heads to develop risk treatment plans and mitigation strategies.

• Engage in research on emerging risks and external factors affecting strategic objectives.

• Develop and maintain a corporate risk register in collaboration with Business/Risk Champions.

• Review and evaluate risk management approaches used by leading waste management organizations.

Risk Reporting

• Maintain risk monitoring and reporting structures, including dashboards, templates, and documentation.

• Ensure integration of risk considerations into the strategic planning process.

• Develop KRIs aligned with KPIs to link risk management with business strategy.

• Follow up on mitigation initiatives and report risk status regularly.

• Prepare the annual risk report to support decision-making at the executive level.

Training and Development

• Develop and update ERM training materials for internal stakeholders.

• Facilitate risk management workshops to support departments in developing risk registers.

• Coordinate risk taxonomy and assessment criteria across various risk functions (e.g., BCMS, ISMS, QMS).

• Promote a strong risk culture through training and awareness initiatives.

Stakeholders
**Internal:** All relevant functions and departments.
**External:** External audit, regulatory bodies, shareholders.
Job Requirements
**Qualification:**

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, risk management, or a related field.

• Professional certifications preferred.

**Experience Requirements:**

• Minimum of 4 years in enterprise risk management or a related field.

**Skills:**

• Fluent in English.

• Leadership skills.

• Communication skills.

• Computer skills and applications.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Financial management skills.

Competencies
**Behavioral Competencies:**

• Organizational Excellence: Intermediate

• Environment Awareness: Intermediate

• Innovative Mindset: Intermediate

• Work Collaboratively: Intermediate

• Talent Development: Foundational

**Technical Competencies:**

• Business Continuity & Planning Management: Foundational

• Occupational Health & Safety Principles: Foundational

• Governance, Risk & Compliance: Proficient

• Safety & Security Awareness: Foundational

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Intermediate

Skills Required