Associate Director - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) - Dubai Holding Group Services

About Dubai Holding Group Services:

Group Services is Dubai Holding’s shared business services arm that provides consolidated business solutions in procurement, finance and human capital across the Group. With a commitment to talent, digital innovation and continuous improvement, it delivers best-in-class service, enhancing the Group's overall performance.

Group Services is dedicated to transforming operations, elevating service quality and cultivating specialised teams focused on excellence and innovation.

Group Services comprises of:

Group Services Procurement delivers end-to-end value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contracting. Enabled by advanced technology, streamlined processes, strong governance, and data-driven insights, it ensures responsible sourcing, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Group Services Finance manages financial transactions, budgeting, and reporting to ensure strong fiscal health and cash flow. It empowers informed decision-making through insights that drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Group Services Human Capital manages the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a smooth journey from recruitment to offboarding while fostering a culture that values and supports people—the Group’s greatest asset.

Empowering talent for the future:

Group Services’ greatest strength lies in its people; their collective capabilities serve as the driving force of the company. Dedicated to creating a vibrant talent hub where challenging the norm leads to innovation, collaboration fuels creativity and caring for people and partners cultivates strong relationships, Group Services aims to build a foundation for sustained success.

As a business that views success as a shared journey and celebrates every achievement along the way, Group Services offers the opportunity to grow, develop skills and make a meaningful impact.

Dubai Holding Group Services proudly supports a diverse portfolio of companies:

· Dubai Holding Real Estate

· Dubai Holding Hospitality

· Dubai Holding Entertainment

· Dubai Holding Investments

· Dubai Holding Community Management

· Dubai Holding Asset Management

· Dubai Holding Land Estates

About the Job:

As the Associate Director - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) at Dubai Holding Group Services, you will lead the strategic alignment of risk management, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. This leadership position ensures operational scalability, audit readiness, and service excellence across all corporate shared services.

Key Responsibilities

• GRC Framework Architecture: Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive GRC framework across core end-to-end business streams, including S2P, O2C, R2R, H2R, and Treasury.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Guarantee total regulatory adherence, mitigate operational risks, and maintain continuous audit readiness while supporting business transformation.
• Strategic Leadership Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to Shared Services executives to optimize the balance between strict internal controls, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business, Law or a related discipline
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CRISC, CGEIT or equivalent
• Experience with GRC tools, risk registers, control libraries or audit management platforms
• Exposure to large‑scale Shared Services transformation or ERP programmes (e.g. SAP, Oracle)

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered internal workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.