Etihad Credit Bureau is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Associate Principal – Risk to lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide risk management and information security frameworks. This full-time, on-site role in Dubai offers a strategic opportunity to safeguard the Bureau’s reputation, operations, and financial integrity through innovative risk prevention and mitigation strategies.

Reporting directly to the Audit & Risk Committee and administratively to Senior Management, the successful candidate will oversee risk governance, crisis management, and compliance programs aligned with international standards and UAE Central Bank guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

🛡️ Risk & Security Leadership

• Design and implement risk management frameworks aligned with global best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead programs in information security, crisis management, disaster recovery, fraud prevention, and business continuity.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness and proactive prevention across all departments.

📊 Assessment & Compliance

• Conduct periodic risk and cybersecurity assessments; maintain and update risk and action registers.
• Coordinate external audits and certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 22301).
• Monitor emerging risks in the FinTech sector and enhance risk practices accordingly.

🤝 Strategic Collaboration

• Work with business leaders to ensure comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Prepare and present risk updates to senior leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee.

What We’re Looking For:

🎓 Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CERA, CRM or equivalent are mandatory.

📆 Experience

• 8–10 years in risk management, preferably in credit bureaus, banking, information services, or tech-driven industries.
• Proven track record in compliance and leading major risk initiatives.

🧠 Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in English; Arabic preferred.
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and autonomy under pressure.
• Expertise in corporate governance, risk analysis, incident management, and business continuity.
• Ability to lead teams and manage daily objectives within a broad risk governance scope.

🌟 Why Join Us?

• Lead a mission-critical portfolio with executive-level visibility.
• Shape the risk culture and operational resilience of a leading organization.
• Collaborate with forward-thinking professionals in a dynamic, evolving industry.