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Head of Enterprise Risk

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An excellent opportunity is available with a global financial institution who have expanded internationally. The bank has a head office in Europe and branches including UAE and currently have a requirement for a Head of Enterprise Risk in Dubai.

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer the Head of Enterprise Risk will be responsible for assisting stakeholders and develop and maintain the risk governance framework. You will facilitate and develop implementation of the enterprise risk management process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify, highlight, and quantify key risks facing UAE Enterprise
  • Provide feedback on all country policies and guidelines, (new or update)
  • Build robust process of Risk Management including portfolio management, model risk management and data management frameworks
  • Build comprehensive stress testing framework and manage implementation for both ICAAP and business strategy
  • Supervise ICAAP process along with BASEL III Standards
  • Oversee risk and risk mitigation
  • Support head of customer complaint management unit
  • Market and Liquidity risk - assist in development of risk management tools including models and counterparty credit risk framework

The Head of Enterprise Risk will possess excellent experience in risk management including in a supervisory & management level in a mid or large size commercial bank. You will have experience of full scope risk management activity, both operations and analysis, a knowledge of UAE Central Bank and other regulatory authorities and be fully functional in monitoring documentation, portfolios and exposure limits.

This Head of Enterprise Risk role is an exciting opportunity for a highly-motivated individual who is looking to join a forward thinking bank. Please apply now or for further information contact Kayte Short at Robert Walters at kayte.short@robertwalters.com

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Risk Management

Industry: Banking

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Dubai

Job Reference: V682MY-60425AFF

Date posted: 6 August 2025

Consultant: Kayte Short