Managing Partner

Job Description

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Managing Partner / Director – Advisor (Governance, Risk Management & Internal Audit), Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose: The Advisor – Governance, Risk Management & Internal Audit serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on governance, enterprise risk management and internal audit oversight. The role strengthens governance structures, establishes risk management and compliance practices, and transforms internal audit into a risk‑based, value‑driven function aligned with international best practices and UAE federal governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent advice to senior leadership on governance, risk management, internal control and assurance matters.
• Strengthen institutional governance, accountability and risk oversight mechanisms.
• Conduct independent assessments, strategic reviews and special assignments requested by senior leadership.
• Provide insights on emerging risks, policy implementation risks and operational vulnerabilities affecting the Ministry.
• Lead the design, establishment and development of the Ministry’s Internal Audit function.
• Develop the Internal Audit Charter, methodology, policies and procedures aligned with IIA Standards and UAE government requirements.
• Transition the function toward a risk‑based internal audit (RBIA) approach, ensuring audit plans align with the Ministry’s strategic and operational risks.
• Develop annual and multi‑year internal audit plans based on risk prioritization.
• Oversee internal audit engagements and reviews to evaluate governance, internal controls and operational effectiveness.
• Provide assurance to leadership on control environment maturity and risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Design and implement a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across the Ministry.
• Establish risk governance structures, including risk committees and risk ownership mechanisms.
• Develop risk management policies, procedures and risk registers across departments.
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment and mitigation processes aligned with ISO 31000.
• Implement risk reporting mechanisms for executive leadership and the Minister.
• Support integration of risk management into strategic planning and decision‑making processes.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies and oversight mechanisms to enhance institutional effectiveness.
• Review existing governance practices and recommend improvements aligned with global governance standards and UAE frameworks.
• Promote transparency, accountability and ethical conduct across the Ministry.
• Lead initiatives to embed a risk‑aware culture across the Ministry.
• Deliver risk management awareness programs, workshops and training for leadership and staff.
• Lead strategic reviews, diagnostics and independent assessments on critical initiatives or programmes within the Ministry.
• Conduct special investigations or performance reviews as directed by senior leadership.
• Provide independent insights and recommendations to improve performance, governance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ICAEW, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CPA or equivalent.
• 10–15+ years of experience in governance, risk management, internal audit or advisory roles.
• Experience working with the health sector, government entities, regulatory bodies or large public sector organisations.
• Strong understanding of international governance and risk management frameworks (IIA, COSO, ISO 31000).
• Strategic thinking and policy advisory capability.
• Institutional governance expertise.
• Integrity and independence.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

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2026-04-12 07:11:26