MetLife

•  overseeing that all company activities, processes, and operations comply with relevant UAE laws and regulations. This position requires a thorough understanding of UAE labor law, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices. 
•  providing an independent and comprehensive framework to appropriately identify, measure, manage, monitor and report the different risks across the company. 
•  monitoring and analysis of the organization’s overall risks – whether financial, operational, reputational, regulatory, compliance risks – from a day-to-day and long-term basis and recommends actions to reduce risk.

• Regulatory Oversight

• Oversee that the company complies with all applicable UAE laws and regulations.

• Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the company’s risk management and compliance strategy, policies, and procedures specific to the management of the company’s activity.

• Provide strategic leadership and work closely with other departments (e.g., Legal, Finance, HR) to ensure all operations align with regulatory and corporate standards.

• Work closely with the GM, senior management, and other departments to ensure risk considerations are incorporated into decision-making processes

• Identify, assess, and mitigate the different risks associated with the company’s activity, ensuring effective controls are in place.
• Lead internal reviews and investigations into potential compliance breaches or regulatory violations, and risk incidents.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive risk management and compliance training program for employees, focusing on regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Continuously monitor internal and external risk factors, including changes in legislation, market conditions, and industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments for new products, services, or business initiatives.
• Develop and implement robust risk mitigation strategies to address identified risks, including internal controls, contingency plans, and risk-reducing measures.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk controls and recommend improvements where required.
• Lead the design of risk management frameworks and tools to help the business identify and manage risk proactively.

• Oversee compliance with all relevant UAE laws and regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to governance standards.

• Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and present regular risk management and compliance reports to senior leadership and the board of directors.

• Maintain accurate documentation of all risk management and compliance activities, including risk assessments, audit findings, and regulatory correspondence.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of risk management activities, including risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and incident reports.

• Ensure timely reporting to government bodies and other stakeholders as required by UAE law.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and other external stakeholders to ensure the company remains well-positioned within the regulatory landscape.

• Act as the primary point of contact for any compliance-related inquiries from clients, government entities, and auditors.

• Foster a risk-aware culture throughout the organization by providing training and awareness programs for staff at all levels.
• Provide ongoing guidance and support to departments in managing risk within their areas of responsibility.

• Continuous Improvement

• Continuously review and improve the company's risk management and compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring they are robust, practical, and in line with best practices.

• Stay abreast of emerging risks, trends, and best practices in risk management and apply this knowledge to enhance the company’s risk management framework.

1. A university degree with at least five (5) years of experience in the financial Markets or related fields. 
2. Or a diploma or less degree with at least ten (10) years of experience in the financial Markets or related fields.

Alternative qualification and experience:

An experience of at least five (5) years in the financial Markets or related fields, with availability of any of the following alternative qualifications:

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