Senior Risk Analyst - Emirati

Job Grade: Grade 4Job Category: Technical & ProfessionalJob Family: Audit & GovernanceDepartment: Internal Audit OfficeReports To: Director, Internal Audit OfficeRole Purpose:Contribute to the establishment and enhancement of the Department’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and ensure the effective implementation of risk management strategies that may impact operational and strategic objectives. The role aims to strengthen the Department’s ability to identify, assess, monitor, and manage risks, providing reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of organizational goals and strategic priorities.Qualifications & Experience Education bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.Experienceminimum of 4 years of relevant experience in risk management, internal audit, governance, compliance, or related field.Key ResponsibilitiesRisk Management & Governance Develop and update the Risk Appetite Matrix and Enterprise Risk Assessment Matrices in coordination with senior management and relevant organizational units, ensuring alignment with approved risk tolerance levels.Develop and update Internal Control Assessment Matrices in coordination with the Internal Audit function.Review and maintain the Enterprise Risk Register and submit it to the Director of Internal Audit for approval.Develop and update Enterprise Risk Management policies, frameworks, and guidelines.Conduct awareness sessions, workshops, and meetings to promote risk management practices and increase organizational awareness of risk management methodologies.Provide guidance and support to organizational units in preparing and updating departmental risk registers.Periodically review risk response plans and assess the effectiveness of implementation according to agreed timelines and risk priorities.Prepare and maintain the consolidated Enterprise Risk Register and conduct analysis to identify the top 10 enterprise risks facing the Department.Prepare periodic risk monitoring reports highlighting implementation status of mitigation plans, delays in risk treatment actions, and recommendations for high-risk areas, and submit them to the Director of Internal Audit.General ResponsibilitiesCoordinate with relevant organizational units to document, update, and improve operational processes and frameworks related to the Internal Audit Office.Participate in operational activities to ensure achievement of departmental performance indicators and objectives.Contribute to identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis) related to the office.Participate in developing operational objectives aligned with departmental and organizational strategic goals.Identify personal training and development needs in line with job responsibilities and performance objectives.Support business continuity planning by analysing office activities and identifying critical functions.Participate in identifying, assessing, and evaluating risks related to departmental activities and provide recommendations for mitigation and management.Perform any other duties assigned within the scope of the role.CompetenciesLeadership and Role ModellingGlobal Mindset Results Orientation Achievement & Influence Effective Decision-Making Accountability Innovation & Change ManagementContinuous Learning & Self-DevelopmentFuture Foresight and Strategic ThinkingWork EnvironmentOffice-based role Normal working conditionsNo significant physical effort required