Risk Director

Job description / Role

Managing and overseeing risk, ensuring that all elements of risks are assessed, planned and managed according to risk framework. Ensuring Risk Management by preparing a complete risk assessment for the organization and preparing a risk plan to manage it.

Client Details

Our client is a semi-government entity based in Riyadh overseeing their own entity, and multiple subsidiary companies. Focused on Vision 2030 and developing Saudi Arabia.

Description

Risk Planning

* Plans and designs Enterprise Risk Management Framework that covers all activities for the company.
* Designs risk management process and implements it across the company.
* Develops and updates risk registers by defining risk appetite, risk assessment criteria and risk mitigation plan to deal with risk.
* Develops and review internal policies and procedures for compliance and financial risk management.
* Prepares RFP for risk projects, chooses the best service provider, follow up with provider and re-views their deliverables.

Risk Implementation

* Implements Enterprise Risk Management Framework across the company.
* Makes risk assessments, which involves analyzing risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating the risks affecting the business.
* Conducting due diligence procedures.

Risk Reporting

* Prepares timely reports for current risk position that highlights significant risks and business continuity impact.
* Recommends corrective actions where high risk was identified.
* Provides support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness.

Job Offer

This is an opportunity to advance within this market leader. A competitive remuneration package with associated/industry related benefits is on offer.

Requirements

* The successful candidate will be experienced in Risk Management with strong financial acumen.
* Strong leadership skills and management skills are required.
* At least 14 years' of progressive experience within risk at a senior level.
* Master's degree is preferred.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.