# Risk Management Lead — Gathern

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/d9f48f46-risk-management-lead
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: mid
Monthly salary: AED 34,300 to 53,900 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-08-10
Apply: https://jobs.workable.com/view/sV1SjGVvai8bChNuhD2zdS/risk-management-lead-in-riyadh-at-gathern

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## Description

JOB PURPOSE:
Strengthen enterprise risk posture by identifying, assessing, and mitigating strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory risks, ensuring risk-informed decision-making and business continuity.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Conduct enterprise risk assessments and maintain risk registers.
- Develop risk mitigation plans and monitor implementation.
- Perform risk analysis for new initiatives and projects.
- Support business continuity and incident response planning.
- Prepare risk reports for leadership and governance committees.
- Promote risk awareness culture across departments.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, methodologies, tools, and templates across the organization.
- Prepare and maintain executive risk reports and dashboards for the CEO and the Audit Committee to support informed decision-making and governance oversight.
- Develop, monitor, and periodically review the organization's Risk Appetite, Risk Tolerance, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
- Lead Business Continuity Management activities, including Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and participation in crisis management and incident response activities.
- Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of Enterprise Risk Management practices across the organization.

## Requirements

Education:
-  Bachelor’s degree in Management, Finance, or related field.
 Experience:
- 5–7 years in risk management or internal control. 
- Experience implementing or enhancing ERM frameworks.
- Proven experience conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments.
- Exposure to risk appetite framework development.
- Experience preparing risk reports for senior leadership.
- Proven experience in establishing, designing, or enhancing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs.
- Experience within technology companies, digital platforms, or fast-growing organizations is preferred.
- Professional certification in ISO 31000 Risk Management or an equivalent risk management certification is preferred.
- Practical knowledge of internationally recognized risk management and governance frameworks, including ISO 31000 and COSO Enterprise Risk Management (COSO ERM
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance risk environments.

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