Job description

The Vice President - Risk role at Aldar Corporate in Abu Dhabi is part of the Enterprise Risk and Business Excellence function and is responsible for leading and governing the enterprise-wide risk management framework across the organization in alignment with Aldar’s strategic objectives. The role oversees the development, maintenance, and implementation of integrated Risk Management Frameworks, Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) frameworks, and Crisis Management frameworks across the enterprise. It also ensures the design, rollout, and testing of the Group’s Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to safeguard operational resilience and continuity across business units. The position requires the establishment of robust governance structures for risk identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation, and reporting, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements including NCEMA regulations. The role involves embedding risk management and continuity policies into core business processes, ensuring that all departments and stakeholders understand and operationalize risk responsibilities within their functions. The Vice President is responsible for reviewing and reporting significant risks, consolidating strategic risk insights for quarterly executive reporting, and ensuring mitigation plans are actively monitored and executed. The role requires close collaboration with business units to identify emerging risks arising from internal transformation or external disruptions and to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented. It includes oversight of annual reviews of risk policies, preparation for senior leadership sign-off, and communication of policy updates across the organization. The position also leads annual Business Continuity Plan testing exercises and ensures organizational readiness for crisis scenarios. As a senior risk leader, the role includes advising executive stakeholders, providing analytical insights on enterprise risks, and ensuring effective decision-making through structured risk reporting and governance frameworks. The role demands strong leadership in managing corporate risk functions, driving continuous improvement in risk maturity, and ensuring resilience across Aldar’s real estate and construction-related operations.