Risk & Compliance Director
Client of Carter Knight
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Experience
12 - 15 Years
Job Location
Education
Any Graduation
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
-Lead the development and implementation of enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks across the organisation
-Establish and enhance governance structures, policies, and internal control mechanisms to improve accountability and transparency
-Advise executive leadership on strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks
-Oversee compliance monitoring to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance standards
-Drive risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting processes across major transformation initiatives
-Develop and deliver executive-level dashboards, reports, and insights for leadership and governance committees
-Partner with senior stakeholders to embed a strong risk-aware and compliance-driven culture across the organisation
-Coordinate with internal audit, legal, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment on governance and compliance matters
-Lead investigations, risk reviews, and governance assessments, ensuring timely resolution and implementation of corrective actions
-Benchmark risk and compliance practices against leading regional and international organisations to drive continuous improvement
Desired Candidate Profile
-12 15+ years of experience in risk management, governance, compliance, audit, or regulatory environments
-Proven leadership experience within government, defence, or other highly regulated sectors
-Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, governance standards, and regulatory compliance
-Professional certifications such as CRMA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, CRCM, or equivalent are highly desirable
-Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and advise senior leadership and executive stakeholders
-Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
-High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement
Company Industry
- Defence
- Military
- Government
Department / Functional Area
- Corporate Planning
- Consulting
- Strategy
- M&A
Keywords
- Risk & Compliance Director
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Client of Carter Knight
We are supporting a leading public sector organisation in the UAE in their search for a Risk & Compliance Director to join a high-profile Executive Office environment./p>
This is a senior leadership opportunity focused on driving enterprise-wide risk management, governance, and compliance across critical functions and large-scale transformation programmes. The role offers significant exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact national initiatives within a complex and highly regulated environment./p>
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