72 Audit Director jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Our client, a dynamic and fast growing Fixed Line Telecom Organisation is searching for an Enterprise Risk Management Manager.
This role is responsible for identifying risks that exists within the business. This responsibility includes applying the risk framework to identify operational and financial risks and take appropriate actions to mitigate and manage these risks.
It reports to the Chief Strategy Officer and some responsibilities include:

• Monitor company level risks and coordinate with the departments to identify potential risks
• Plan, design and implement an overall risk management process for the organization
• Design and implement organization wide risk mitigation processes and policies
• Report risk in an appropriate way for different audiences, so that they understand the most significant risks and ensure they are aware of risks and understand their accountability for individual risk

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Very Good

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Educational Qualifications & Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration or related field; CIA certification
• At least 7 years of Risk Management experience with at least 3 years working in the telecommunications industry or related field

As a Complex Director of Loss Prevention at Marriott International in Dubai, you will be responsible for managing security/loss prevention operations on a daily basis. Your areas of responsibilities will include protection of property assets, employees, guests, and accident and fire prevention and response.

• Manage security/loss prevention operations to ensure all areas of the property are safe and secure.
• Maintain logs, certifications, and documents required by law and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct investigation of all losses of property assets and refer to proper management for disposition.
• Deploy security staff to effectively monitor and protect property assets.
• Comply with all Corporate Loss Prevention safety and security management guidelines and procedures.
• Conduct periodic patrols of entire property and parking areas.
• Recognize success across areas of responsibility.
• Handle complaints, settling disputes and resolving grievances and conflicts or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Identify and make recommendations for minimizing physical hazards and unsafe work practices.
• Implement action plans to monitor and control risk.
• Maintain required reports and documentation regarding patrols of property and parking areas.

Additional responsibilities include analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems, developing and maintaining a working relationship with local law enforcement authorities, and providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

We are seeking a seasoned professional to drive growth and strategic risk management in the construction sector throughout the region, encompassing infrastructure, oil, gas, petrochemical, and power industries.

This key role is integral to leading client engagements, leveraging expertise to build and maintain client relationships, and contributing significantly to our regional success.

• Manage large, complex construction projects and lead the team in developing go-to-market strategies.
• Engage with clients to understand their strategic priorities and offer tailored advice on risk strategies, insurance, and contractual matters.
• Utilize industry expertise to assess client exposures and recommend solutions for complex risk management needs.
• Develop and oversee renewal and placement strategies across multiple zones.
• Present innovative solutions to clients and work closely with teams to attract new projects and clients.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and oversee placement execution.

Key responsibilities include:

Drive revenue growth by actively maintaining a sales funnel and nurturing relationships across the region.

• Identify and pursue prospective clients to ensure a robust and refreshed pipeline.
• Prepare reports, respond to tenders, and participate in client presentations to secure new business.
• Engage with country leaders and business development teams to capitalize on regional opportunities.
• Organize and participate in thought leadership events to promote our expertise in construction risk management.

Additional responsibilities include:

Collect and process client exposure information, draft and submit placement documents, and coordinate with underwriters.

• Presentation of terms to clients, guiding placement decisions, and negotiating with insurers and reinsurers as necessary.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of placement and deliverables.

Act as a thought leader, staying informed on industry developments and regulatory requirements.

• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of construction professionals.
• Represent the practice at industry events and maintain compliant business practices.

The ideal candidate will have:

A minimum of 15 years of experience in a senior client-facing role within the construction/engineering advisory industry.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, insurance, and risk management.
• Proven expertise in client engagement and relationship-building both with clients and internal teams.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills with a focus on long-term client satisfaction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to navigate complex risk and insurance discussions.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• A proactive team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to achieving high standards.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are preferred.

Preferred qualifications include:

In the construction insurance industry in a senior client-facing role with a track record of leadership.

• Knowledge of regional markets and regulations across the IMEA region; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.

Join us and be part of a global leader in insurance and risk advisory services, committed to innovation, growth, and professional development.

We offer a competitive package of salary and benefits, including a hybrid work model that supports flexibility.

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.

If you are an experienced professional with a vision to drive client success in the construction insurance industry, we encourage you to apply.

Job Title: Risk Management Professional

We are seeking a detail-oriented and team player to join our organization in the Middle East. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team that shares your passion for risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform assessments of all processes through a risk-based approach to ensure compliance with regulations and minimize fraud and credit risk.
• Conduct risk-based investigations and fraud monitoring reviews within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Manage risk-related ad-hoc activities and recommend timely actions.
• Support the development and implementation of a Risk Management Framework within the business.
• Assess IT risk-related aspects of the business and identify areas for improvement.
• Review processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in completing regulatory requirements and reporting under the guidance of senior management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required.
• Knowledge of commercial financial products/services.
• Experience in risk, compliance, governance, or audit functions.
• Familiarity with banking/financial services industry.
• Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and planning abilities.
• Effective communication and fluency in English.

Benefits:

The ideal candidate will work three days a week in the office and have reasonable accommodations made to enable successful performance of their duties. We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters growth and success.

Overview:

As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in managing risks associated with products and services offered to clients. Your primary responsibility will be to drive risk awareness and compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support cross-functional collaboration to implement effective processes and controls designed to meet client needs.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of clients' activities, needs, business models, and markets to protect organizational interests.
• Instil risk awareness and discipline in team culture and prepare comprehensive training materials for business teams.
• Take ownership of risk as the first line of defence through compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track clients' progress to drive clear understanding and oversight of non-financial risks.
• Engage with regional teams for oversight and review of client issues and risk events.
• Participate in client engagement to drive discussions on Financial Crime/Anti-Money Laundering controls framework.
• Conduct analysis for risk acceptance and provide oversight of financial crime risk in-line with Risk Appetite.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of regulations in key jurisdictions.
• Experience with financial crime compliance/AML frameworks for FI clients.
• Excellent analytics and reporting skills.
• Effective communication/writing skills to engage with all levels internally and externally.
• Desirable experience with banking terminology, new payment methods, and digital asset market knowledge.

About Us:

We are committed to creating a positive impact for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge, and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose, we want to hear from you.

Key Role Summary:

• This is a leadership role that oversees the underwriting of financial lines.

The successful candidate will lead the team to ensure the delivery of business plans and manage underwriting teams to achieve risk quality and proper insurance to value.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate strategic vision for department growth.
• Manage underwriting teams to ensure risk quality and proper insurance to value.
• Foster collaborative approach to growing business.
• Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines following regulations.
• Leverage technical expertise to expand customer base in collaboration with sales and marketing.
• Drive standardization of underwriting across assigned business line(s).
• Capitalise on opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Develop sustainable underwriting operations for business line(s).

About You:

• Minimum 6 years experience as Financial Lines Underwriter / Broker.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritize, achieve targets and deadlines, analytical and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English language.
• Knowledge of local insurance industry regulations and statutory processes.
• Ability to manage team.

Why QBE?

We offer wellbeing initiatives and benefits that give flexibility to suit what matters most to you.

We're an international insurer building momentum towards our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Abu Dhabi.

The Operational Risk Manager will assist the Group Head of Operational Risk and Business Continuity Planning with all activities in the department. This role involves challenging the first line on all activities related to operational risk tools, requiring in-depth knowledge and understanding of banking activities across most departments of the bank.

• Assist the Group Head of Operational Risk and BCP with departmental activities.
• Challenge the first line on operational risk tools and activities.
• Develop, implement, and manage operational risk activities across the bank.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Executive level experience in operational risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of banking activities and operational risk tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth and development.

Job Description

The role of a Risk Analyst II involves developing professional skills in monitoring, assessing, analyzing and evaluating processes and data. It requires identifying policy gaps and formulating policies based on data interpretation and recommendations.

• Support global contract negotiations and trades with data quality by reviewing documents, entering data, reporting exceptions, scanning documents, and warehousing.
• Utilize technical skills to work with a complex in-house data management system.
• Gain familiarity with industry-standard documentation, technology, and internal procedures.
• Assess risk when making business decisions, considering the firm's reputation and safeguarding clients and assets by adhering to laws, rules, and regulations.

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Makes judgments and recommendations based on analysis and specialty area knowledge.
• Researches and interprets factual information.
• Identifies inconsistencies in data or results and formulates recommendations on policies, procedures, or practices.
• Communicates effectively with diverse audiences.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

About Flipster

Flipster(flipster.io) is a next-level trading platform that is connecting investors to insight, and new opportunities brewing in the cryptoverse. We uncover exclusive opportunities and provide a high-performance platform to put them to work. We believe in an exciting, bold future for crypto. A decentralized, well-governed space, that sparks progress for investors, traders and amazingly innovative crypto projects simultaneously. Flipster will unlock access to ideas we can't even imagine yet. We aim to propel their development and uncover potential.

• Define and maintain Flipster’s enterprise risk management strategy, risk appetite, and tolerance thresholds in alignment with regulatory expectations and business objectives.
• Serve as the principal advisor to the Board and CEO on all risk-related matters.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to adapt our strategies and risk appetite accordingly.
• Build, operationalize, and evolve a risk governance framework covering market, credit, liquidity, operational, product, technology, cybersecurity, people, and third-party (outsourcing) risks.
• Lead the Risk Committee and ensure periodic risk reviews and Board reporting.
• Conduct dynamic and ongoing risk assessments with emphasis on market volatility, counterparty exposure, liquidity stress, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain robust quantitative and qualitative risk measurement tools and indicators.
• Analyze crypto assets and investment strategies for potential risks and vulnerabilities, and develop effective mitigation strategies while evaluating new investment opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business units to refine risk controls and support new product development.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, and Operations teams to embed risk controls into workflows and support strategic initiatives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and auditors to ensure unwavering compliance.
• Act as the key point of contact for VARA and other relevant regulators, ensuring timely submission of risk reports and regulatory updates.
• Represent Flipster in industry risk forums and engage with external auditors and consultants.
• Lead incident response and crisis management efforts across business units.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to develop and maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR) plans.
• Establish and manage constructive relationships with insurance partners to ensure appropriate coverage—including custody and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance—and to support effective risk transfer strategies in the event of cyber incidents, asset loss, or other operational disruptions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in risk management within regulated financial services, including at least 3 years in digital asset or crypto platforms.
• Strong understanding of Blockchain and cryptocurrency specific risks.
• Expertise in designing and managing enterprise-wide risk frameworks, policies, and tools.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative risk metrics, Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and exposure modeling.
• In-depth understanding of UAE and global crypto regulatory frameworks, particularly VARA’s rulebooks and risk-related requirements.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex risk issues to senior stakeholders and regulators.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills across functional teams and geographies.

• Professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA, PRM, CAMS, CISA, CRISC) are highly preferred.

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