Group Risk Director

Client of Foreground

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and institutionalization of the groups risk management framework, ensuring alignment with board governance structures and Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (CMA) requirements.
• Oversee enterprise risk assessment activities across all subsidiaries and asset classes, identifying emerging risks and defining acceptable thresholds of exposure.
• Establish internal policies and tools for risk identification, escalation, and mitigation, including scenario planning, stress testing, and incident response procedures.
• Act as the primary advisor to the Group CEO and Board Risk Committee, preparing quarterly risk dashboards, internal audit follow-ups, and board-level reporting.
• Collaborate closely with compliance, internal audit, and legal teams to ensure alignment on governance, financial controls, and regulatory obligations.
• Build and lead a cross-portfolio risk management team, embedding risk awareness across operational, project, and investment functions.
• Lead risk training sessions and awareness programs across the group to strengthen decision-making and accountability at all levels.
• Oversee risk management technology adoption, including risk registers, control libraries, and reporting systems.