Risk Officer

About the Role

The Risk Officer position at MedLink VA is a full-time hybrid role based in Dubai, offering flexibility for partial remote work. This role involves identifying, evaluating, and overseeing various risks across the organization, focusing particularly on market risk, operational risk, and enterprise-wide risk exposures.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze data and trends to support risk assessment and decision-making processes.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports and visual dashboards for management review.
• Assist in developing and executing risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with financial and healthcare regulations, both local and international.
• Collaborate closely with finance and operations teams on risk-related matters.
• Advise senior leadership on appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in risk reviews and support internal audit activities.
• Drive continuous enhancement of risk controls and governance practices.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong proficiency in Market Risk and Finance to evaluate financial exposures and facilitate risk-informed decisions.
• Experience or knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management principles to design and maintain organizational risk frameworks.
• Understanding of Regulatory Compliance requirements ensuring adherence to applicable laws and company policies.
• Advanced analytical capabilities to interpret complex datasets, detect trends, and generate insightful risk reports.
• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or related fields; professional designations such as FRM, PRM, or CRM are considered advantageous.
• Experience in risk management within healthcare, technology, or financial services sectors, including familiarity with hybrid and remote working models.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of explaining risk concepts clearly to non-specialists.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, handle multiple tasks, and uphold high ethical and professional standards.