Business Risk and Control Officer - Policy Management
Job Description
Would you like to contribute to UDesign Holding double digit growth journey from family business to become an incorporated Holding Company. Would you like to be an architect of change across our business units, bringing your expertise to the effective governance and management of policy related changes within the Group? This an opportunity to make a difference and gain an extensive experience of both establishing and working in Control and Policy Management!
We are looking for a Business Risk & Control Officer, who will be a significant contributor to the Policy Management team, establishing and enhancing the way in which policy changes are implemented in Business Units. We are part of the goals of the Operational Risk department within UDesign Construction and Décor is to boost the efficiency of business units through drafting and monitoring the application of policies and procedures in order to minimize costs related to inefficiencies, and bring value services to our customers and society.
Draft and Improve policy-related change management
The Policy Management team has a focus on liaising with other relevant internal subject matter experts, to draft/develop policies and procedures and creating clear plans to operationalize and implement changes relating to work flow; and assess risks related to policy changes. As a member of the Policy Management team, you will work closely and constructively with the business, risk and compliance stakeholders at all levels.
Key tasks will include:
• Together with relevant business units, draft policies and procedures pertaining to work flow.
• Review and analysis of existing policies or proposed policy changes, understanding and evaluating the impact of the changes to the business.
• Creation of gap analyses and clear plans to be used to operationalize the policy changes
• Periodically conduct auditing and run compliance against approved policies.
• Develop and run reporting of overall adherence to policy including recommendations for areas for action.
• Engagement with relevant stakeholders across the organization to develop the efficiency and effectiveness of policy management and related processes.
• Keep records of all policies developments, compliance and non-conformity reports.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on operational risk management.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness throughout the organization.
• Encourage employees to follow risk management policies and report potential risks
Can you bring a collaborative mind-set?
We see you as someone with an open and collaborative mindset, solid communication and stakeholder management skills and high attention to details. In a rapidly evolving environment, you must be able to adapt quickly to change, and have an ability to work on multiple tasks, structure and simplify complex information, and prioritize your time. You are a team player, and can also work independently, and you are creative and innovative in the way you solve problems. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape activities and ways of working.
Your background
You have 5+ years of experience working with for example, risk, compliance, governance or other related experience, ideally with knowledge of the construction sector. You may have a relevant degree or other relevant professional risk or compliance qualifications. You ideally have knowledge of operational risk management or Enterprise Risk Management frameworks. Practical experience with change management and organizational implementation is also an advantage. Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English is required.
Join us!
If you want to know more about the job, please Christina Atef (e-mail: [Click to show email] )
Please note, that we are processing applications on a continuous basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.