Job description

Consultant - Enterprise Risk Management

Location: Dubai

Our client is a well-established organisation based in Dubai, operating within the government and business services sector. They are seeking a Consultant, Enterprise Risk Management to support the continued maturity of their ERM function, reporting directly to the Senior Director – Internal Audit & ERM.

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the organisation's Enterprise Risk Management framework, ensuring alignment with leading practices and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct risk assessments across business units and functions, identifying, evaluating, and prioritising strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Partner with process and risk owners to develop and maintain risk registers, risk appetite statements, and key risk indicators.
• Prepare clear, well-structured risk reports and dashboards for senior management, the Audit Committee, and other governance forums.
• Support the Senior Director – Internal Audit & ERM in coordinating enterprise-wide risk workshops, control self-assessments, and risk culture initiatives.
• Monitor emerging and evolving risks (e.g., regulatory, cyber, operational) and assess their potential impact on the organisation's risk profile.
• Assist in embedding ERM methodologies and tools across departments, including training and awareness sessions for risk owners.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and governance documentation related to risk management.
• Liaise with Internal Audit and other assurance functions to ensure a coordinated, integrated approach to risk and controls.
• Track remediation of risk-related findings and follow up on action plans with relevant stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as CRMA, CIA, CISA, or an equivalent risk/audit credential is preferred.
• Prior experience with a Big Four professional services firm strongly preferred, with a specific focus on Enterprise Risk Management engagements.
• Hands-on experience designing and applying risk frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality risk reporting for senior stakeholders and governance committees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex risk data into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable managing multiple risk workstreams in a fast-paced environment.