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Dubai Holding Director - Governance and Compliance - Jumeirah Group & Corporate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah and Jumeirah Group & Corporate:
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise.
Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience.
Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.
As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments.
Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity. Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Group’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels –Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras.
The mega resort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.
About the Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Director - Governance and Compliance to Lead and direct the Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts Governance, Risk & Compliance function through the development of governance, risk & compliance strategies, policies, processes, procedures, delegation of authority’s matrices and guidelines to mitigate the risks and implement necessary procedures to ensure compliance with company's policies, laws and regulations.
About the role:
Strategy & Framework:
Lead the development of Governance, Risk & Compliance (transactional / internal and regulatory) strategy and framework incorporating the control points integrated project management and business objectives to assist the Group to ensure management of governance and risks and to ensure relevant compliance procedures are implemented.
Governance:
Create, adopt and implement best practices in Corporate Governance for the company. Develop corporate policies in line with DH corporate guidelines. Contribute to the set up and review of internal governance structures for various functions. Support Internal Audit /Government Audit teams to identify process gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Enterprise Risk Management:
Assist CEO with Risk Management Framework implementation across the Group, promoting a risk culture and ensuring risks are managed appropriately by Risk Owners.
Conduct risk assessment and oversee the monitoring and implementation of mitigation plans.
Ensure competent Risk Champions are in place across all portfolios.
Monitor Risk Management Framework’s compliance and risk position and response strategies.
Ensure that significant risk issues are appropriately escalated to the CEO
Update risk register and report to CEO and DH Head of ERM on major risks.
Compliance Function’s core responsibilities:
Identify, assess and monitor the Compliance Risks faced by the Group
Assist, support and advise Executive Management in discharging their Compliance obligations.
Advise any employee with respect to their Compliance obligations, thereby helping the Group to carry on business successfully and in conformity with the Rules and internal standards.
Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management framework is approved and in place.
Compliance and risk management programs in place, approved and implemented.
Risk assessment and mitigation policies and processes are in place and implemented
Budget, Compliance, Improvement & Reports:
Develop and manage operational plans and budgets for the department in line with the approved business plan and monitor actual Vs budget cost. Ensure compliance with Group’s policies, processes, procedures and practices followed by departmental staff to fulfill the business objectives. Provide inputs and suggestions for the continuous improvement of departmental/section practices considering ‘international best practice’, changes in international standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans in line with company objectives. Review relevant reports prepared by the team to provide timely and accurate information to the Senior Management for making informed decisions.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience:
5 - 9 years in Governance, Compliance and Risk Management with at least 3 to 5 years in senior managerial within a corporate environment and relevant industry.
CA or any equivalent certification is a must.
Knowledge of Governance, Risk & Compliance techniques and methods.
Governance Framework Development
Stakeholder engagement
Business Continuity and Crisis Management
Problem solving & decision-making skills
Project Management skills
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.