Manager Risk and Compliance

Job Description

Job Location: Abu Dhabi

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute periodic internal audits to assess the effectiveness of financial, operational, and academic controls.
• Evaluate internal processes for potential risks, inefficiencies, and compliance gaps; recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative units to ensure audit findings are addressed and corrective actions implemented.

• Support the development and implementation of the institutions Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Maintain a risk register and assist departments in identifying, assessing, and mitigating key risks.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for senior leadership and the Executive Committee, highlighting trends and emerging issues.

• Monitor adherence to institutional policies, UAE education regulations and international standards.
• Conduct compliance assessments and assist departments in preparing for external audits or regulatory reviews.
• Ensure documentation and reporting requirements are met for accreditation, quality assurance, and legal compliance.

• Support compliance with data privacy, research ethics, anti-bribery, and academic integrity standards.
• Assist in the creation and updating of institutional policies related to risk, ethics, and conduct.
• Promote awareness of compliance obligations through training, workshops, and internal communications.

• Assist in preparing periodic reports for the other senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and accreditation bodies as required.
• Track regulatory changes and assess implications for institutional operations