8 Risk Assessments jobs in Qatar

Purpose : The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for implementing the organization’s risk management framework, ensuring the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks that may impact strategic and operational objectives. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices while embedding risk awareness within the organization.

Job Summary : The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for conducting risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies, developing risk reports, and ensuring compliance with ISO 31000. This role plays a key part in embedding a proactive risk management culture and enhancing resilience by integrating risk frameworks into business operations.

Main Responsibilities & Tasks

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for enterprise, operational, and project-based risks, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation.
• Obtain, assess, and continuously monitor risk treatment plans, ensuring effectiveness and timely execution.
• Assist the Executive Director (ED) in engaging with senior leadership to align risk management strategies with organizational objectives.
• Ensure full alignment with ISO 31000, corporate governance frameworks, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain the risk management framework in accordance with organizational governance policies and external regulatory bodies.
• Develop risk management training materials and conduct workshops to enhance awareness across the organization.
• Foster a risk-aware culture by embedding risk considerations into daily operations and decision-making.
• Analyze past incidents, near misses, and emerging risks to enhance the organization’s risk management framework.
• Implement lessons learned and update risk controls to improve resilience and prevent recurrence.
• Assess fraud risks, financial exposures, and oversee the implementation of internal controls to mitigate financial and reputational losses.
• Support in assessing fraud prevention frameworks, including detection and reporting mechanisms.
• Utilize risk analytics tools to enhance predictive capabilities and support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop risk indicators (KRIs) and risk dashboards for real-time monitoring and reporting.
• Support the ED in Board, BAC, and BEC risk reporting, ensuring visibility on strategic risks impacting governance.
• Assist in defining, maintaining, and periodically reviewing risk appetite statements.
• Develop and maintain risk dashboards, reports, and key insights for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Ensure seamless integration of risk management with Operational Management, Internal Audit, and Board Committees for effective oversight.
• Note that job descriptions are written to reflect major responsibilities and may not include all tasks performed by an individual.
• The incumbent shall perform any additional related duties assigned by the respective line manager to meet operational requirements.
• The incumbent shall ensure the highest standards are followed to safeguard the sensitive and confidential data of the organization.

Minimum Required Qualifications, Certificates & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in risk management or internal audit, either with Big 4 consulting firms or equivalent experience of 7-8 years in a similar role.

Any relevant certification or training such as :

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

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Purpose :

The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for implementing the organization’s risk management framework, ensuring the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks that may impact strategic and operational objectives. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices while embedding risk awareness within the organization. Job Summary :

The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for conducting risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies, developing risk reports, and ensuring compliance with ISO 31000. This role plays a key part in embedding a proactive risk management culture and enhancing resilience by integrating risk frameworks into business operations. Main Responsibilities & Tasks Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for enterprise, operational, and project-based risks, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation. Obtain, assess, and continuously monitor risk treatment plans, ensuring effectiveness and timely execution. Assist the Executive Director (ED) in engaging with senior leadership to align risk management strategies with organizational objectives. Ensure full alignment with ISO 31000, corporate governance frameworks, and regulatory standards. Develop and maintain the risk management framework in accordance with organizational governance policies and external regulatory bodies. Develop risk management training materials and conduct workshops to enhance awareness across the organization. Foster a risk-aware culture by embedding risk considerations into daily operations and decision-making. Analyze past incidents, near misses, and emerging risks to enhance the organization’s risk management framework. Implement lessons learned and update risk controls to improve resilience and prevent recurrence. Assess fraud risks, financial exposures, and oversee the implementation of internal controls to mitigate financial and reputational losses. Support in assessing fraud prevention frameworks, including detection and reporting mechanisms. Utilize risk analytics tools to enhance predictive capabilities and support data-driven decision-making. Develop risk indicators (KRIs) and risk dashboards for real-time monitoring and reporting. Support the ED in Board, BAC, and BEC risk reporting, ensuring visibility on strategic risks impacting governance. Assist in defining, maintaining, and periodically reviewing risk appetite statements. Develop and maintain risk dashboards, reports, and key insights for senior leadership and governance committees. Ensure seamless integration of risk management with Operational Management, Internal Audit, and Board Committees for effective oversight. Note that job descriptions are written to reflect major responsibilities and may not include all tasks performed by an individual. The incumbent shall perform any additional related duties assigned by the respective line manager to meet operational requirements. The incumbent shall ensure the highest standards are followed to safeguard the sensitive and confidential data of the organization. Minimum Required Qualifications, Certificates & Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, IT, or a related field. Minimum 4-5 years of experience in risk management or internal audit, either with Big 4 consulting firms or equivalent experience of 7-8 years in a similar role. Any relevant certification or training such as : Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 118 offices worldwide.

**Job Description**:
- This position shall provide Risk Management support to the Risk Manager in terms of delivery of a Project(s).
- Responsible for assisting with the overall management of a comprehensive corporate risk management/insurance program with a concentration on risk identification, risk transfer and risk retention techniques.

**Qualifications**:
**Mandatory Requirements**:
- Minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience with experience in major infrastructure projects or programmes. preference will be given to roads, aviation, structures or rail
- related experience.
- Demonstrable history in the delivery of large multidisciplinary projects.
- In-depth knowledge of project controls/risk management procedures.
- University degree from a recognised university in an appropriate field such as Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken
- In-depth knowledge and experience of Ashghal/Government procedures.
- Ashghal client-side experience

**Desirable requirements**:
- Evidence of suitable professional qualification PMI-RMP or equivalent is preferable.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Arabic language skills.
- Experience of working in Qatar and/or the Gulf region
- Experience of working with Risk related software such as ARM (Active Risk Manager), Risk Ware etc.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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EY’s NextWave strategy accounts for the dramatic and fast-paced changes that the world is undergoing, including rapid advances in technology, new client needs, macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts, and people’s new expectations of the future of work. These changes create exciting opportunities, but new opportunities also bring new risks. At the same time, increasing regulatory and compliance obligations add pressure on the firm and our client handlers.

Within the professional services environment, the management of risk is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion of our brand. Our Risk Management team provides a second line of defense support encompassing the technical support and processes which enable and support the delivery of service quality, contain the threat of litigation, limit damage to our reputation and achieve full fee recovery.

**The opportunity**

The role is for an experienced Risk and Compliance Officer to assist the Risk and Compliance Lead in primarily supporting Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman (KQO) cluster. You will be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory areas within the cluster are met and conduct ongoing review and evaluation of the framework in respect to compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations in order to minimize exposure to risk.

**Your key responsibilities**
- Responsible for regulatory compliance for KQO and assisting other regions across MENA as and when required.
- Assisting with the development, implementation and management of the firm’s regulatory affairs strategy and compliance framework including compliance policies, procedures, systems, and controls.
- Keeping abreast with key regulatory changes and ensuring prompt and proactive communication to business to ensure appropriate policy and framework changes.
- Assisting with conducting regular compliance risk assessments, monitoring, and testing.
- Assisting with the management of the firm’s end-to-end AML/CFT function for KQO i.e., KYC, sanctions screening, suspicious transaction reporting, monitoring, training, risk assessments and reporting.
- Assisting with Regulatory and Senior Executive Management Reporting.
- Assisting with compliance audits, regulatory inspections and managing effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Assisting with regular staff training.
- Participating in other risk management and compliance projects as required; and
- Other duties as assigned.

**Skills and attributes for success**
- Excellent business writing, communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a busy, deadline driven environment and meet unexpected client demands
- A high level of confidence in dealing with senior executives and challenging situations

**To qualify for the role you must have**
- Arabic Language (Business communication level proficiency)
- 5+ years of Risk, Compliance and AML experience
- Relevant qualifications in Business, Risk and Compliance

**Ideally, you’ll also have**
- Knowledge of Assurance or other regulated activities, and experience of working with regulators would be an asset.
- A relevant AML/CFT qualification such as a CAMS qualification would be an added advantage.

**What we look for**

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

**What we offer**

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

- **Continuous learning**: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- **Success as defined by you**: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- **Transformative leadership**: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- **Diverse and inclusive culture**: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

**If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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**EY | Building a better working world**

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

Overview

Canonical is seeking a Security Risk Management Specialist to lead security risk assessments, modelling, and risk management practices. In security risk management we aim to combine industry best practice with innovation in how we perform security risk assessments and modelling. The security risk management team is the primary owner of the strategy and practices for identifying, tracking, and reducing security risk across Canonical's products, services, and operations.

To support this, we apply industry best practices with threat information to promote risk identification, quantification, impact analysis, and modelling to drive decision making. In this role you will help establish and execute a broad strategic vision for the security risk program at Canonical. You will work within the team and cross-functionally with other teams across the organisation. The team contributes requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience of Ubuntu customers and users against cyber threats. The team also collaborates with Organisational Learning and Development to develop playbooks and facilitate security training across Canonical.

The security risk management team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

Responsibilities

• Define Canonical's security risk management standards and playbooks
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security risk practices
• Evaluate, select and implement new security requirements, tools and practices
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical security risk management practice
• Develop Canonical security risk learning and development materials
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
• Participate in developing key risk indicators, provide inputs to the development of key control indicators, and key performance indicators for various programs
• Apply statistical models to risk frameworks (such as FAIR, sensitivity analysis, and others)
• Participate in risk management, decision-making, and collaborative discussions
• Lead quantified risk assessments and understand the value of qualitative data for improvements to quality and engineering processes
• Interpret internal or external cyber security risk analyses in business terms and recommend a responsible course of action
• Develop templates and materials to help with self-service risk management actions
• Monitor and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of risk management processes
• Launch campaigns to perform security assessments and help mitigate security risks across the company
• Build evaluation methods and performance indicators to measure efficiency of security functions and capabilities

Qualifications

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Leadership and management ability
• Excellent business English writing and presentation skills
• Problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of security assessments and risk management
• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
• Broad knowledge of how to operationalize the management of security risk
• Experience in Secure Development Lifecycle and Security by Design methodology

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Software Development

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x

Location: Doha, Doha, Qatar

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Overview Canonical

is seeking a

Security Risk Management Specialist

to lead security risk assessments, modelling, and risk management practices. In security risk management we aim to combine industry best practice with innovation in how we perform security risk assessments and modelling. The security risk management team is the primary owner of the strategy and practices for identifying, tracking, and reducing security risk across Canonical's products, services, and operations.

To support this, we apply industry best practices with threat information to promote risk identification, quantification, impact analysis, and modelling to drive decision making. In this role you will help establish and execute a broad strategic vision for the security risk program at Canonical. You will work within the team and cross-functionally with other teams across the organisation. The team contributes requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience of Ubuntu customers and users against cyber threats. The team also collaborates with Organisational Learning and Development to develop playbooks and facilitate security training across Canonical.

The security risk management team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

Responsibilities

Define Canonical's security risk management standards and playbooks

Analyse and improve Canonical's security risk practices

Evaluate, select and implement new security requirements, tools and practices

Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical security risk management practice

Develop Canonical security risk learning and development materials

Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change

Participate in developing key risk indicators, provide inputs to the development of key control indicators, and key performance indicators for various programs

Apply statistical models to risk frameworks (such as FAIR, sensitivity analysis, and others)

Participate in risk management, decision-making, and collaborative discussions

Lead quantified risk assessments and understand the value of qualitative data for improvements to quality and engineering processes

Interpret internal or external cyber security risk analyses in business terms and recommend a responsible course of action

Develop templates and materials to help with self-service risk management actions

Monitor and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of risk management processes

Launch campaigns to perform security assessments and help mitigate security risks across the company

Build evaluation methods and performance indicators to measure efficiency of security functions and capabilities

Qualifications

An exceptional academic track record

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path

Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations

Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security

Leadership and management ability

Excellent business English writing and presentation skills

Problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of security assessments and risk management

Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks

Broad knowledge of how to operationalize the management of security risk

Experience in Secure Development Lifecycle and Security by Design methodology

What we offer you We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Software Development

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x

Location: Doha, Doha, Qatar

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Senior General Risk Management Analyst

**JOB PURPOSE**:
Responsible for the monitoring and analysis of the organizations overall operational, market, credit, liquidity and insurance risk, from a day-to-day and long-term basis and recommends actions to reduce risk.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:

- To act as the approved risk control function for the Qatar operations and ensure effective implementation of local risk management requirements including but not limited to the QCB Executive Regulations
- To ensure adherence with risk management regulatory requirements
- To support the development and enhancement of the Risk Management Framework.
- Facilitate and complete risk and control self-assessment process and monitor ongoing action plans.
- To implement risk management policies.
- To design and deliver ongoing training programs to enhance awareness of risk across local business operations.
- To coordinate and run risk governance meetings.
- To manage the emerging risks process.
- To manage internal risk incidents reporting process and oversee remediation activity.
- To support and help deliver the various business change initiatives underway.
- To support regional and global risk initiatives.

**COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**:

- Work collaboratively with key functions and maintain positive relationships including Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Audit, Operations, Finance, Branch Manager and Sales.
- Escalate identified risks and issues on a timely basis to the relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare risk reports for local governance forums and Home Office as and when required.

**FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES, & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY**:

- Operate in adherence with applicable regulation and MetLife Risk Management framework and related policies.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with key stakeholders.

**QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS**:

- 5 years' experience in insurance industry as Risk Manager or equivalent Risk
- Bachelors/ master's degree in business administration, law or related field
- A recognized risk management professional qualification at certificate level
- Experience and understanding of risk management processes.
- A good understanding of the "Three Lines of Defence" approach to risk management.
- Strong business acumen.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Arabic speaker preferred.
- Experience in documentation creation/business writing would be beneficial.

**COMPETENCIES REQUIRED**:

- Confident and enthusiastic self-starter, able to challenge and influence others at all levels.
- Time management and prioritization skills.
- Flexible and practical.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Governance, Risk, and Control mindset
- Strong attention to detail

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