Enterprise Risk Directo

Role Description The Enterprise Risk Director role is a part-time, hybrid position based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility for some work from home. The Enterprise Risk Director will design, implement, and maintain an enterprise risk management framework aligned with SIG Tattva’s investment strategy and Somany Impresa Group’s objectives. This includes identifying and assessing strategic, financial, operational, and compliance risks across the venture portfolio and corporate innovation initiatives. The role involves developing risk policies, setting risk appetite and thresholds, and establishing monitoring and reporting mechanisms for leadership and investment committees. Day-to-day tasks include conducting risk analysis on potential and existing investments, collaborating with founders and internal stakeholders to implement mitigation plans, overseeing risk-related governance and controls, and preparing clear risk dashboards and briefings for senior leadership and board-level discussions.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in enterprise risk management and risk governance, including risk framework design, risk appetite setting, and portfolio-level risk assessment.
• Experience in financial and investment risk analysis, particularly in venture capital, private equity, corporate venture capital, or related investment environments.
• Background in operational and strategic risk, including assessment of technology, regulatory, and market risks in sectors such as deep-tech, SaaS, manufacturing, sustainability, or e-commerce.
• Capability in policy development, internal controls, and compliance oversight, ensuring alignment with local and international regulatory standards.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in risk modeling, scenario analysis, and the use of relevant tools or platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk insights clearly to senior leadership, boards, and founders.
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, build relationships with startup founders and internal stakeholders, and operate effectively in hybrid work settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, risk management, or a related field; a master’s degree or professional