Senior Risk Analyst

Job Information

Job Title: Senior Risk Analyst

Job Grade: Grade 4

Job Category: Technical & Professional

Job Family: Audit & Governance

Department: Internal Audit Office

Reports To: Director, Internal Audit Office

Entity: Department of Finance - Government of Ajman

Role Purpose

To contribute to the establishment and enhancement of the Department's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and ensure the effective implementation of risk management strategies that may impact operational and strategic objectives. The role aims to strengthen the Department's ability to identify, assess, monitor, and manage risks, providing reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of organizational goals and strategic priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in risk management, internal audit, governance, compliance, or related fields.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management & Governance

• Develop and update the Risk Appetite Matrix and Enterprise Risk Assessment Matrices in coordination with senior management and relevant organizational units, ensuring alignment with approved risk tolerance levels.
• Develop and update Internal Control Assessment Matrices in coordination with the Internal Audit function.
• Review and maintain the Enterprise Risk Register and submit it to the Director of Internal Audit for approval.
• Develop and update Enterprise Risk Management policies, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Conduct awareness sessions, workshops, and meetings to promote risk management practices and increase organizational awareness of risk management methodologies.
• Provide guidance and support to organizational units in preparing and updating departmental risk registers.
• Periodically review risk response plans and assess the effectiveness of implementation according to agreed timelines and risk priorities.
• Prepare and maintain the consolidated Enterprise Risk Register and conduct analysis to identify the top 10 enterprise risks facing the Department.
• Prepare periodic risk monitoring reports highlighting implementation status of mitigation plans, delays in risk treatment actions, and recommendations for high-risk areas, and submit them to the Director of Internal Audit.

General Responsibilities

• Coordinate with relevant organizational units to document, update, and improve operational processes and frameworks related to the Internal Audit Office.
• Participate in operational activities to ensure achievement of departmental performance indicators and objectives.
• Contribute to identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis) related to the office.
• Participate in developing operational objectives aligned with departmental and organizational strategic goals.
• Identify personal training and development needs in line with job responsibilities and performance objectives.
• Support business continuity planning by analyzing office activities and identifying critical functions.
• Participate in identifying, assessing, and evaluating risks related to departmental activities and provide recommendations for mitigation and management.
• Perform any other duties assigned within the scope of the role.

Competencies

• Leadership and Role Modeling
• Global Mindset
• Results Orientation
• Achievement & Influence
• Effective Decision Making
• Accountability
• Innovation & Change Management
• Continuous Learning & Self-Development
• Future Foresight and Strategic Thinking

Work Environment

• Office-based role
• Normal working conditions
• No significant physical effort required

Financial & Administrative Authority

Financial and administrative authorities shall be exercised in accordance with:

• The Unified Financial System of the Government of Ajman.
• The Human Resources Law of the Government of Ajman.