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Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A leading Dubai based conglomerate has an urgent requirement for a risk professional from an Automotive and/or Retail background to join their growing team

The role will support the enterprise wide risk management program through facilitating identification of risks, with the aim to adequately manage or eliminate any risks that may result in property loss, injury, or legal liability and assist the risk owners in development of mitigation plans for risks identified. To develop and implement reporting and monitoring tools to ensure compliance with Group Risk Management policies and procedures.

Requirements

***CANDIDATES WITHOUT AUTOMOTIVE AND/OR RETAIL EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED*** MY CLIENT IS NOT SEARCHING FOR CANDIDATES FROM FINANCIAL SERVICES***

Education/Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting or economics.
• Risk related qualifications/ certifications such as GARP, PRMIA or other recognized institute would be an advantage

Experience
• At least 7 years post-graduate work experience in (enterprise) risk management, audit and/or assurance function
• Experience with international risk management practices is essential
• Affinity with Retail and/or Automotive industries is preferable
• Consultancy/ Compliance Risk experience in the UAE market would be an advantage.

Functional Skills & Specific Knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of risk management practices, tools and techniques
• Knowledge of the key business functions (e.g. sales, operations, marketing, finance, IT, Logistics) and an understanding of the key risks and controls in these areas
• Persistence, an eye for detail and ability to complete projects and keep to deadlines
• Strong analytical and quantitative ability
• Ability to interact with all functions and levels including senior management
• An excellent communication and presentation skill
• Skilled use of typical office software and an ability to understand and learn risk management software packages
• Ability to facilitate group meetings and manage multiple projects

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

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KWD 650

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