Strategy and Risk Director

Job description / Role

An exciting opportunity to assess and deliver plans on global investment opportunities

Client Details

An ambitious multi-billion dollar start-up in the UAE

Description

* Lead conversations on opportunity development including acquisitions, greenfield set ups, joint ventures and significantly sized partnerships on a global scale
* Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework that will identify, categorise, prioritise and mitigate potential risks that could impact the business.
* Implement a robust risk monitoring and reporting system, this involves establishing processes to track and monitor identified risks and report them to relevant stakeholders.
* Negotiate contractual terms to manage risk, acquiring insurance, or diversifying the investment portfolio
* Monitor industry trends, regulations and geopolitical developments to identify potential risks and opportunities for the company
* Monitor the performance of existing investments and identify emerging risks

Job Offer

* Opportunity ro work on high-profile projects on behald of senior stakeholders
* Attractive, tax-free salary

Requirements

* A minimum of a bachelor's degree from a reputable university; Masters / MBA preferred
* Proven ability to develop strategies and actionable plans to forecast required infrastructure to realise full return on investments
* Proven track record of success in developing and implementing an enterprise risk management strategy in a fast-paced dynamic environment
* 15+ years of experience within strategy development and risk management, preferably within the natural resources or advisory industry
* Strong understanding of the global natural resources landscape, key market trends, and relevant regulations
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong ability to identify and assess potential risks and opportunities
* Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse international stakeholders

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.