Roles & Responsibilities
Risk Manager
Dubai, Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
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Job Summary:
The Risk Manager, assigned to one of Pinkerton's largest global clients, will play a critical role in supporting the organization's global risk management efforts. The Manager delivers and/or supports a wide range of risk management activities to drive security, operational, and third-party risk management outcomes while also collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure effective risk management practices are developed and maintained.
Essential Functions:
• Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Deliver a comprehensive global risk program strategy in alignment with Corporate Security's business objectives.
• Drive consistent program performance in relation to formal business and program metrics and targets.
• Under the direction of the Program Manager- Risk Management, assist with the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the organization's risk framework to ensure it is up-to-date and aligned with industry best practices.
• Partner with internal stakeholders regarding the appropriate application of the risk framework and provide guidance/support to ensure its effective utilization.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to embed or align risk management principles relating to business processes and decision-making.
• Deliver effective risk assessment solutions that adequately address Corporate Security's complex operating environment.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across the organization and identify and analyze potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and business units to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies including the creation of risk mitigation plans and monitoring mechanisms.
• Regularly analyze, review with Program Manager, and update risk assessments to adapt to changing business conditions and external factors.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports and presentations on the status of the global risk program to leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist internal customers seeking guidance on risk-related matters and provide timely and accurate information.
• Stay current with relevant industry regulations and standards related to risk management and ensure that the organization's risk practices and processes comply with all applicable requirements.
• Continuously review, suggest improvements, and implement best practices to manage security, operational, and third-party risks more efficiently and effectively.
• Lead and manage a team of embedded Risk Specialists/Analysts and provide guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, share knowledge, and risk-related training to team members.
• Support Risk Management Program and Corporate Security projects as a risk management SME.
• Propose, scope, and manage projects related to the continuous improvement of risk management practices, processes, and tools.
• Provide concise, detailed reports and technical analysis to customers, based on concrete evidence and verified datasets.
• All other duties, as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in security or risk management with five years of domain experience in enterprise, security, or operational risk management within a regional or global corporate environment. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Competencies:
• Able to utilize sound judgement to determine the right goals, inform decisions, and design long-term solutions.
• Able to lead complex programs where the problem and/or the plan/strategy may not be defined and recommend sound solutions.
• Able to recognize team strengths and growth areas and leverages strengths to build team engagement and cohesion.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Able to work independently, under pressure, and collaboratively at various levels within the organization.
• Able to find a path forward in difficult situations.
• Clear and concise in verbal and written communication skills across locations, roles, and functions, industry groups, and internal/external key stakeholders.
• Able to identify trade-offs: time vs. quality vs. resources.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions:
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;
• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Ability to adjust focus between close and distance vision.
• Frequent sitting.
• Able to work flexible hours to reflect the coordination and communication needs with a global team.
• Travel, as required.
Seniority Level: Managerial-Level
Job Functions: Project Management
Industries : Information Technology
