Assistant Manager – Governance, Risk and Compliance (National Talent)

Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai’s socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai’s non-oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 280+ billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science.For the Good of TomorrowDubai Holding is currently seeking an Assistant Manager – Governance, Risk and Compliance reporting to the Senior Vice President - Governance, Risk & Compliance. The role holder is responsible for the day-to-day administration and coordination of the GRC function’s core registers and frameworks – spanning policy management, the risk register, compliance monitoring and third-party due diligence – ensuring documentation, evidence and tracking are accurate, current and audit-ready. Operating in a technology-first environment, the role maintains assurance and record-keeping across AI-assisted and automated workflows, coordinating access management and elevating reporting standards so that the organization’s digital operating fabric is documented and controlled to the same rigor as its financial and operational processes.Key AccountabilitiesGovernance & Policy Administration Own the policy register and version control, maintaining corporate policies, procedures and internal controls so all documentation is current, accessible to staff and audit-ready. Support the Governance lead in drafting, updating and distributing policies, and coordinate day-to-day activities and deliverables across the GRC team. Risk Management Maintain the enterprise and operational risk register, tracking the status of remediation plans through to closure and chasing owners for timely updates. Own access management coordination with the IT team (Teammate+), ensuring appropriate access controls and segregation of duties are applied and evidenced. Apply the concepts of the Enterprise and Operational Risk Policy Framework and risk appetite when maintaining and updating register entries.Compliance Monitoring & Reporting Maintain the compliance monitoring register, tracking regulatory and policy-compliance breaches to closure and reporting status to the GRC lead. Leverage AI-assisted tools to elevate reporting standards, improving the quality, consistency and timeliness of GRC reporting. Third-Party Due Diligence Support the GRC Manager with due-diligence activities on third parties, producing reports as needed and maintaining the DD log and supporting documentation.Who We Are Looking For1–3 years of professional experience in compliance, internal audit, risk management, or regulatory support roles. Exposure to maintaining risk registers, policy administration and compliance tracking in a multi-function organization. Education / Professional CertificationsBachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Law, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Relevant certifications in risk management or compliance advantageous. Technical CompetenciesPolicy and DOA administration and version control Risk register maintenance and remediation tracking Compliance monitoring and evidence management Access management tooling (Teammate+) and GRC systems AI-assisted reporting and MS Excel / Power BI As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to high volumes of applications only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.This job description is not all inclusive. Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.