13 Internal Controls jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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Overview

ISP Senior Accountant - Regional Financial Controls and Reporting role profile.

Purpose of Role

The Senior Accountant – Regional Financial Controls and Reporting supports the Regional Finance Manager in the financial onboarding of newly acquired schools, while also contributing to broader regional responsibilities over tax and regulatory compliance, receivables, payroll governance, core financial systems management, financial controls, and risk mitigation.

The role ensures smooth financial integration of new schools into the ISP ecosystem and strengthens financial discipline and compliance across the region. It involves a mix of independent responsibility for key deliverables and close collaboration with the Regional Finance Manager for oversight and guidance.

The Senior Accountant works across several core areas:

• Internal Controls and Risk Management – Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of financial control frameworks across schools. This includes applying the ISP Delegation of Authority, identifying risks, and embedding financial discipline in daily operations, including participation in quarterly balance sheet reviews.
• Audit, Tax and Regulatory Compliance – Assist in coordinating statutory and group audits, preparing required documentation, and supporting compliance with corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing obligations. Liaise with advisors and auditors as needed, ensuring schools maintain appropriate records and audit trails.
• Receivables Management – Monitor the fee collection process across schools, supporting follow-up on overdue accounts, coordinating escalations with the Regional Finance Manager, and ensuring proper provisioning in line with group policy.
• Management of Key Financial Systems – Oversee the effective administration and integration of core financial platforms, including iSAMS, NetSuite, and payment service providers, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and control across all schools.
• Month-End and Financial Reporting – Contribute to the month-end close process by ensuring accurate reconciliations, timely reporting of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, and alignment with ISP group requirements.
• Payroll – Review and support payroll processes across schools, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper financial reporting of payroll and end-of-service liabilities.

This is a broad regional role, offering significant exposure to multiple schools and stakeholders, while ensuring financial consistency, compliance, and efficiency across ISP Middle East.

In coordination with stakeholders:

• ISP Middle East Regional Team (Finance, HR, IT)
• School Leadership Teams in acquired schools
• School Finance Teams
• Group Onboarding Manager and Group Finance

Location: Dubai

Reporting Line: Regional Finance Manager, Middle East

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Regional Onboarding Manager – Key Responsibilities

New School Financial Onboarding

Reporting, Compliance and Control

• Onboarding of the School into the wider ISP network, ensuring policies and procedures are adopted and ISP practices are followed
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly and annual financial information
• Ensure timely and accurate production of month-end numbers and reporting which include Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
• Ensure ISP Group Delegation of Authority framework is implemented as soon as possible. Design internal control systems for all functions in the school to ensure the safeguarding of regional assets and monitor and enforce internal controls
• Work with regional and group finance & IT functions to ensure school implements ISP core finance and accounting systems (NetSuite, PBCS) as a priority

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Support the preparation and submission of the first post-acquisition school budget/in-year reforecast
• Review and reconcile initial budget/forecast to investment case model, identifying any differences and reasons behind variances
• Undertake such other reasonable responsibilities and tasks that may, from time to time, be assigned by the Regional Finance Manager and other key stakeholders.

Controls and Risks Management

• Take ownership of designing, implementing, and strengthening financial controls across all schools in the region to ensure a consistent, compliant, and risk-aware financial environment aligned with ISP policies and local regulations.
• Lead regular control reviews of school-level financial procedures—including cash handling, procurement, fee collection, payroll, invoicing—identifying weaknesses or inefficiencies and driving process improvements to mitigate risks.
• Ensure full and ongoing implementation of the ISP Delegation of Authority (DoA) framework in every school, including periodic reviews to reflect organisational changes and reinforce financial accountability.
• Monitor adherence to core financial controls, including segregation of duties, payment approval processes, reconciliations, and documentation standards, providing hands-on support to school finance teams where gaps are identified.
• Act as a key point of contact during internal or external reviews, coordinating responses, facilitating documentation, and supporting resolution of findings.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of financial control breaches, anomalies, or incidents, working in collaboration with school leadership and school finance to assess root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain the regional finance risk register that identifies and tracks material financial process risks across schools, along with the corresponding mitigation actions.
• Support capacity building within school finance teams by promoting awareness of financial risks and controls through training, mentoring, and hands-on coaching.
• Champion a culture of financial integrity and operational discipline in all school finance operations, with a focus on safeguarding resources, preventing errors, and reducing the potential for fraud or misuse of funds.

Audit, Tax and Regulatory Compliance

• Take responsibility, under the guidance of the Regional Finance Manager, for coordinating audit-related matters across the region, including annual ISP group audits, statutory audits for schools and internal reviews.
• Liaise with external auditors to support the timely and accurate completion of school and regional audits, preparing deliverables, addressing queries, and escalating issues where required.
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with corporate tax, VAT, and transfer pricing requirements across the region, working closely with the Regional Finance Manager.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of tax returns in collaboration with local advisors and ISP Group Finance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor regulatory developments and work to adapt finance processes to remain compliant.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support audits and respond to queries from tax authorities.

Receivables and Collections

• Drive continuous improvement in receivables management processes across schools, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and strong internal controls.
• Support school teams in the effective follow-up of outstanding balances, providing guidance on best practices for parent communications.
• Coordinate the escalation of complex or high-risk cases in line with internal protocols and in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and advise on appropriate financial provisioning for doubtful debts in accordance with group policy.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams, as appropriate, to manage more sensitive receivables issues in a discreet and professional manner.

Management of Key Financial System

• Oversee the effective use and integration of core financial and school management systems, including iSAMS, NetSuite, and payment service providers, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across schools in the region.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for schools on all finance system–related matters, providing first-line support and guidance before escalating to Regional IT, Group Finance, or external vendors as needed.
• Support the onboarding of schools onto ISP’s core financial platforms, coordinating with regional IT, Group Finance, and school teams to ensure smooth system implementation and adoption.
• Monitor system controls, data integrity, and reconciliations between platforms (e.g., iSAMS–NetSuite integrations, payment gateway reconciliations) to safeguard accuracy of financial reporting and collections.
• Support the Regional Finance Manager to identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting to strengthen financial control and reduce manual processes
• Ensure school finance teams are adequately trained and supported in the effective use of financial systems, promoting consistent practices and compliance with ISP standards.

Month-End, Balance Sheet Reviews, and Cash Flow

• Support the timely and accurate completion of the month-end close across schools, ensuring compliance with ISP reporting requirements.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile key financial schedules to support accurate monthly Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting.
• Coordinate quarterly balance sheet reviews, ensuring account balances are substantiated, risks are identified, and corrective actions are implemented where required.
• Monitor cash flow performance at the school level, highlighting variances against forecast and working with school finance teams to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Identify process gaps or control weaknesses in month-end and reporting procedures, recommending and implementing improvements to strengthen the overall financial close cycle.

Payroll

• Provide financial oversight of monthly payroll processing across schools ensuring accuracy of payroll data, correct accounting treatment, and alignment with budgeted staff costs.
• Review payroll journals, accruals, and reconciliations as part of the monthly close cycle to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure end-of-service liabilities are correctly calculated, recorded, and periodically reconciled.
• Monitor compliance with internal financial controls and statutory financial reporting obligations relating to payroll transactions.
• Identify risks, control gaps, or inefficiencies in payroll-related financial processes and recommend improvements to strengthen accuracy and compliance.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of five years’ experience in financial operations, audit, and/or internal controls. They will be a self-starter who takes initiative, can manage a diverse workload across multiple schools, is detail-oriented and deadline-driven, and has the ability to embed lasting improvements in financial control environments.
• Essential skills/experience:

• Fluent English is essential, Arabic advantageous
• Qualified accountant (chartered or equivalent)
• Strong financial controls and risk management experience in a school or similar environment
• Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring Delegation of Authority and financial control frameworks
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Flexibility, multi-tasking mindset and an ability to deal with shifting priorities
• Hands-on approach
• Comfortable managing a variety of financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Experience in the education industry is desirable but not required

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

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The Role Job purpose

To lead and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of enterprise-wide risk management practices across capital and major projects within the PMO. This role ensures the proactive identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting of project risks to enable informed decision-making and enhance project certainty and resilience.

Key accountabilities

• Lead the implementation of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools for capital and major projects across the organization.
• Facilitate risk identification and assessment workshops with project teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely updates of both qualitative and quantitative risk data.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis (including Monte Carlo simulations) to assess impacts on schedule and cost.
• Integrate risk data into overall project control and performance reporting processes.
• Monitor risk response actions and mitigation plans for timely and effective implementation.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for governance, leadership, and audit purposes.
• Collaborate with project managers, planners, cost controllers, and other stakeholders to embed risk management into daily project execution.
• Ensure that project risk management practices align with the company's enterprise risk management policies and frameworks.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives related to risk management.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to project teams and junior analysts on risk tools and methodologies.
• Support stage gate reviews, assurance activities, and internal/external audits related to project risks.
• Conduct risk workshops, training programs, and awareness sessions across the organization.
• Design and implement effective risk mitigation strategies, policies, and procedures to minimize exposure to identified risks.

Minimum qualifications, experience, and competencies

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in risk management (e.g., PMI-RMP, MoR, or equivalent) is preferred.

Minimum experience:

• 10-12 years of progressive experience in risk management, ideally within mining, energy, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise and project risk frameworks in large-scale industrial environments.
• Experience in complex matrix or multinational organizations is advantageous.
• Proficiency in risk assessment and analysis tools (e.g., @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis).

Core competencies

• Leadership
• Achievement drive
• Communication
• Developing others
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Analytical thinking
• Cultural sensitivity and multicultural team leadership
• Results-oriented and task-focused behavior
• Strong interpersonal and teamworking skills

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of engineering and process standards, design practices, and international codes/specifications.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks through all project stages, from conceptual design through commissioning.
• Advanced skills in both qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental standards and their application in projects.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with risk management tools (e.g., @Risk, Oracle Crystal Ball).
• Ability to use project control software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, MS Office Suite).
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Effective facilitation and training skills.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements About the company We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work. ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service. ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement. Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including: * IT & Telecommunications * Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas * Banking, Finance & Legal * Sales & Business Development * Marketing, Public Relations & Communications * Human Resources & Training * Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative) * Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics * Executive Recruitment * Emiratization Solutions * Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions * Managed Service Provider Solutions * Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions * Outsourced Staffing Solutions

**Job Description Summary**
Responsible to develop innovative solutions to deliver Customer outcomes and drive growth while managing company risk/reward Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of product lines and factors that differentiate them in the market
**Job Description**
**Roles and Responsibilities**
**Global Accounts Receivable Leadership**
**Manage the $8B quarterly receivable balance, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace's guiding principles and operational priorities.**
+ Drive improvements in cash collection timing, forecasting accuracy, and reduction of past dues by partnering with sales, operations, and finance leadership.
+ Lead the Global AR team in executing strategic, global, and cross-functional initiatives to enhance collections processes and customer account management.
**Key Projects and Initiatives**
+ Enhance visibility into receivable data across product lines to support decision-making and operational improvements.
+ Develop and maintain tools to track and report past due metrics, driving accountability and action.
+ Lead forecasting efforts to improve accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
+ Oversee reconciliation of tariffs and ensure accurate data distribution across stakeholders.
+ Manage resolution processes for customer disputes, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
+ Drive innovation by developing AI models for receivable forecasting to improve accuracy and efficiency.
**Team Leadership**
+ Manage a team of analysts overseeing Safran, APAC, and China regions, providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities.
+ Develop specialized expertise within the team, ensuring alignment with best practices and quality standards.
+ Monitor performance through standard work and operating rhythms, addressing root causes and driving process improvements across the Invoice-to-Cash cycle.
**Strategic Partnership**
+ Collaborate closely with Safran, managing the cash collection process from the JV partner and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
+ Influence cross-functional stakeholders, communicating complex messages effectively and building consensus to drive results.
**Operational Excellence**
+ Implement lean principles (FLIGHT DECK) to improve processes, address root causes, and enhance training and process improvement opportunities.
+ Monitor and escalate performance drivers, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with operational goals.
**Leadership and Influence**
+ Act as a skilled influencer, communicating difficult or sensitive information effectively and building consensus across teams.
+ Lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements, ensuring delivery of measurable outcomes.
+ Develop persuasion skills to influence stakeholders on critical topics within the field.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 8 years of experience in Finance).
+ 6+ years of increasing responsibility in Finance or Accounting roles.
+ Deep understanding of billing and collections processes and their interdependencies.
+ Proven ability to drive teams to meet targets while delivering thoughtful leadership.
**Desired Characteristics**
+ Working knowledge of Alteryx, with the ability to create and manage workflows.
+ Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable accounting flows and the entire order-to-cash process.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems effectively.
+ Established skills in leading programs/projects, including documentation, planning, marketing, and execution.
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

• Be primarily responsible for the Risk Department of the local UAE “Exness MENA” entity that is licensed by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority “SCA” as a Trading Broker of OTC Derivatives and Currencies in the Spot Market. This includes managing Exness MENA risk management outsourcing arrangements with the rest of the Exness Group. You will specify and evaluate potential risks for Exness MENA that may arise from operational factors. You will make suitable decisions for handling them if they arise, observe and report on them, work to avoid them, and review and update the risk management guide according to the financial activity, purposes, and risks of Exness MENA. Your role includes responsibility for the performance of the local company, looking after the interests of its principals, safeguarding the reputation of the local company and the Exness Group, and promoting Exness Group values and culture.

Forex bonuses are published for the informational purpose only, and should not be treated as an invitation or encouragement to invest in Forex trading. Forex trading carries high risks of encountering substantial losses for non-professional investors.

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Job Purpose

Development and implementation of Model Risk Management governance and the validation of credit risk, market risk, liquidity, finance and business models at Dubai Islamic Bank in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to conduct robust and comprehensive qualitative and quantitative validation of IFRS 9, PD Ratings/Scorecards, Stress Testing, statistical and deterministic models used in ICAAP/Pilar II and Market and Liquidity Risk models, as well as finance and other business models, in line with the Bank Model Validation Guidelines and the Model Governance Framework and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Perform data due diligence and data preparation required for the validation of models
• Ensure models are validated within the pre-defined validation frequency. Discuss validation results and validation findings with the different stakeholders, reaching agreements on the remediation process and keeping track of the timeliness and progress of such actions
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of archived validation information (data, codes, working files and related documentation) to allow independent third-party review of the validation work performed
• Provide technical review of the quantitative solutions proposed by the model developer to the model owners in a timely manner
• Coordinate with other quantitative analysts within the Bank to ensure that models and solutions are consistent and in-line with the Bank practices
• Support on the development and maintenance of the Model Risk Management framework covering the Model Governance Framework and related policies, including risk appetite, tiering and other risk policies and other processes regarding to models, in line with applicable regulations and industry best practices
• Support on the development and maintenance of the Model Validation Guidelines
• Ensure that strict governance is followed for adoption and ongoing use of models across the bank – including compliance with the approved policies, procedures, SLAs and regulatory requirements
• Ensure that exceptions, if any, to the process are escalated promptly
• Develop and maintain a Model Inventory and ensure the inventory is complete, accurate, and consistent with the Model Governance Framework
• Develop and maintain the Validation Findings Tracker, covering model related findings coming from internal/external model validation, internal/external audit exercises and from the CBUAE
• Train, develop and upgrade technical skills by identifying self-learning needs to stay up-to-date with the best market practices

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**Role Overview**
The Portfolio, Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust framework for governance and conduct risk and portfolio management within the bank. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices, fostering a culture of ethical conduct and sound decision-making across the organization. The manager will work closely with various business lines, legal, compliance, and risk management teams to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate governance and conduct risks.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Design, develop, and implement the bank's governance and conduct risk framework, policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
+ Ensure the framework integrates effectively with the overall enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
+ Develop and maintain a robust control environment for governance and conduct risks.
+ Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential governance and conduct risks inherent in business activities, new products, services, and processes.
+ Analyze emerging regulatory requirements and industry trends to proactively identify and assess new or evolving governance and conduct risks.
+ Facilitate workshops and discussions with business units to understand their specific risk profiles and controls.
+ Establish and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to governance and conduct risk.
+ Develop and deliver comprehensive reports on governance and conduct risk exposures, control effectiveness, and mitigation activities to senior management, risk committees, and the Board of Directors.
+ Oversee the tracking and resolution of governance and conduct risk issues and incidents.
+ Provide expert advice and guidance to business units and support functions on governance and conduct risk matters, including policy interpretation and control implementation.
+ Develop and implement conduct-related policies (e.g., conflicts of interest, market conduct, data ethics, employee conduct) and ensure their effective communication and adoption.
+ Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness and understanding of governance and conduct risk principles, policies, and expected behaviors across the bank.
+ Champion a strong risk culture and ethical conduct throughout the organization, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity.
+ Stay abreast of changes in global and local regulatory landscapes pertaining to governance and conduct risk.
+ Assist in preparing for and responding to regulatory examinations and requests related to governance and conduct risk.
**Qualifications**
**Education**
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, or a related field.
+ Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, CAMS, ICA qualifications) are a plus.
**Skills & Competencies**
+ **Regulatory Knowledge:** Understanding of banking regulations, corporate governance principles, and conduct risk expectations.
+ **Analytical Skills:** Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to synthesize complex information.
+ **Communication:** Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulators.
+ **Interpersonal Skills:** Strong ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
+ **Strategic Thinking:** Ability to think strategically and translate regulatory requirements and risk insights into practical and effective business solutions.
+ **Project Management:** Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
+ **Integrity:** Unquestionable integrity and ethical standards.
+ **Technical Proficiency:** Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software is a plus.
**Reporting Structure**
The Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will have a direct reporting line to MEA Risk Cluster Head and it will be matrix reporting to UAE Chief Risk Officer.
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**Job Family:**
Portfolio Credit Risk Management
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**Time Type:**
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Product Knowledge, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Overview

Role Overview

The Portfolio, Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust framework for governance and conduct risk and portfolio management within the bank. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices, fostering a culture of ethical conduct and sound decision-making across the organization. The manager will work closely with various business lines, legal, compliance, and risk management teams to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate governance and conduct risks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement the bank’s governance and conduct risk framework, policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Ensure the framework integrates effectively with the overall enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
• Develop and maintain a robust control environment for governance and conduct risks.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential governance and conduct risks inherent in business activities, new products, services, and processes.
• Analyze emerging regulatory requirements and industry trends to proactively identify and assess new or evolving governance and conduct risks.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with business units to understand their specific risk profiles and controls.
• Establish and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to governance and conduct risk.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive reports on governance and conduct risk exposures, control effectiveness, and mitigation activities to senior management, risk committees, and the Board of Directors.
• Oversee the tracking and resolution of governance and conduct risk issues and incidents.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to business units and support functions on governance and conduct risk matters, including policy interpretation and control implementation.
• Develop and implement conduct-related policies (e.g., conflicts of interest, market conduct, data ethics, employee conduct) and ensure their effective communication and adoption.
• Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness and understanding of governance and conduct risk principles, policies, and expected behaviors across the bank.
• Champion a strong risk culture and ethical conduct throughout the organization, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity.
• Stay abreast of changes in global and local regulatory landscapes pertaining to governance and conduct risk.
• Assist in preparing for and responding to regulatory examinations and requests related to governance and conduct risk.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, CAMS, ICA qualifications) are a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of banking regulations, corporate governance principles, and conduct risk expectations.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to synthesize complex information.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulators.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and translate regulatory requirements and risk insights into practical and effective business solutions.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Integrity: Unquestionable integrity and ethical standards.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software is a plus.

Reporting Structure

The Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will have a direct reporting line to MEA Risk Cluster Head and it will be matrix reporting to UAE Chief Risk Officer.

Job Details

• Time Type: Full time
• Job Family Group: Risk Management
• Job Family: Portfolio Credit Risk Management

Most Relevant Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Credible Challenge
• Governance
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Policy and Procedure
• Policy and Regulation
• Product Knowledge
• Risk Controls and Monitors
• Risk Identification and Assessment
• Risk Remediation

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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# For additional information, please review .**Role Overview**The Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust framework for governance and conduct risk within the bank. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices, fostering a culture of ethical conduct and sound decision-making across the organization. The manager will work closely with various business lines, legal, compliance, and risk management teams to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate governance and conduct risks.**Key Responsibilities*** Design, develop, and implement the bank’s governance and conduct risk framework, policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.* Ensure the framework integrates effectively with the overall enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.* Develop and maintain a robust control environment for governance and conduct risks.* Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential governance and conduct risks inherent in business activities, new products, services, and processes.* Analyze emerging regulatory requirements and industry trends to proactively identify and assess new or evolving governance and conduct risks.* Facilitate workshops and discussions with business units to understand their specific risk profiles and controls.* Establish and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to governance and conduct risk.* Develop and deliver comprehensive reports on governance and conduct risk exposures, control effectiveness, and mitigation activities to senior management, risk committees, and the Board of Directors.* Oversee the tracking and resolution of governance and conduct risk issues and incidents.* Provide expert advice and guidance to business units and support functions on governance and conduct risk matters, including policy interpretation and control implementation.* Develop and implement conduct-related policies (e.g., conflicts of interest, market conduct, data ethics, employee conduct) and ensure their effective communication and adoption.* Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness and understanding of governance and conduct risk principles, policies, and expected behaviors across the bank.* Champion a strong risk culture and ethical conduct throughout the organization, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity.* Stay abreast of changes in global and local regulatory landscapes pertaining to governance and conduct risk.* Assist in preparing for and responding to regulatory examinations and requests related to governance and conduct risk.**Qualifications***Education*** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, Economics, or a related field.* Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, CAMS, ICA qualifications) are a plus.**Skills & Competencies*** **Regulatory Knowledge:** Understanding of banking regulations, corporate governance principles, and conduct risk expectations.* **Analytical Skills:** Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to synthesize complex information.* **Communication:** Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulators.* **Interpersonal Skills:** Strong ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.* **Strategic Thinking:** Ability to think strategically and translate regulatory requirements and risk insights into practical and effective business solutions.* **Project Management:** Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.* **Integrity:** Unquestionable integrity and ethical standards.* **Technical Proficiency:** Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software is a plus.**Reporting Structure**The Governance and Conduct Risk Manager will have a direct reporting line to MEA Risk Cluster Head and it will be matrix reporting to UAE Chief Risk Officer.---**Job Family Group:**Risk Management---**Job Family:**Portfolio Credit Risk Management---**Time Type:**Full time---**Most Relevant Skills**Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Product Knowledge, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.---**Other Relevant Skills**For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.---*Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.**If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review* *.* *View Citi’s and the poster.* #J-18808-Ljbffr