Group SVP – Enterprise Risk and Resilience

at  DP World

KEY ACCOUNTABIITIES:

• Setting the vision and strategy for the Enterprise Risk and Resilience function working in conjunction with the Chair of the Audit Committee, the Group Chief Internal Audit Officer and other senior leadership across the Group.
• Leadership of Group wide development, implementation and monitoring of DP World Enterprise Risk Management Policy, Framework, and governance oversight.
• Leadership of Group wide development, implementation and monitoring of DP World Business Continuity Management Policy, Framework, and governance oversight.
• Leadership of Group wide development, implementation and monitoring of DP World Crisis Management Policy, Framework, and governance oversight.
• Leadership of Group wide development, implementation and monitoring of DP World Operational Resilience Policy, Framework, and governance oversight.
• Building and leading a highly collaborative and proactive Risk and Resilience function that is able to navigate the increasingly complex business environment that the Group operates in Globally.
• Responsible to direct and mature the function in accordance with DP world Strategic goals and objectives and industry best practice.
• Ensures high-quality service delivery of the function’s objectives within reasonable schedules and agreed budgets. Ensures a high standard of professional excellence is maintained in all services and deliverables.
• Ensures the ERM and Operational Resilience Policies and strategies are in compliance with applicable regulation and strategic requirements of the organisation.
• Manage all ERM and Operational Resilience related budgetary responsibilities, ensuring robust financial controls that deliver the best products for the best value for money.
• Act as an adviser to the DPW Board, DPW Audit Committee, Executives, Regional & Divisional CEO’s & MD and Group company CEO’s.
• Lead and support staff education and training development related to ERM and Operational Resilience.
• Support senior leaders to drive a Risk and Resilience culture across the organisation and ensure the effective operation of Enterprise Risk Management and Operational Resilience.
• Accountable for leading an engaged team, providing direction and promoting collaboration while ensuring they are enabled to carry out the goals and objectives of the business.
• Perform other related duties as assigned .
• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Founder’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferably finance related ) mandatory
• Professional Certification Eg. Chartered Accountant or equivalent (CPA, ACA) mandatory
• Big 4 preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 15 years of experience with at least 10 years ERM Leadership experience
• Proven track record as subject matter expert
• Expert in regulatory investigations and knowledge of regulatory environment
• Thorough knowledge of Enterprise Risk management, auditing, accounting, business analysis and program evaluation, financial reporting.
• Be knowledgeable and up to date on ERM and internal compliance trends, technology, techniques and the associated local and international laws
• Expertise in the Standards for the Professional Practice of Enterprise Risk Management
• Overseeing staff and providing work direction and monitoring results.

SKILLS

• Fluency in English [oral and written]
• Expert report writing and communication skills – including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations. Ability to communicate with and gain confidence of Executive Management.
• Manage, analyse and protect information that will be highly confidential in nature .
• Collecting and analysing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions. Superior problem-solving analytical abilities.
• Considerable skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
• Good working knowledge of technology systems, e-Commerce, Online/Electronic Payments, Accounting/Finance analytical skills with proven ability to identify and develop solutions to improve xxxx
• Leadership experience and proven track record in a challenging environment
• Profound knowledge in Accountancy, Auditing and Finance Management
• Expert Knowledge of business practices, protocols and laws
• Highly skilful in comprehending financial data and detecting errors
• Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
• Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Moderate skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to take initiatives, formulate and implement plans
• Skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses.
• Should have an impartial, unbiased attitude and avoid conflicts of interest.

To:
a) direct and lead the delivery, design and rollout of DP World’s group-wide Enterprise Risk Management programme of activities, projects and frameworks, across all BUs to ensure adequate risk mitigation on DP World’s strategy and objectives AND
b) direct and lead the delivery of DP World’s group-wide Operational Resilience programme (includes Business Continuity Management, & Crisis Management) across the Group ,to best protect the company’s interests, ensure the key risks across the Group are being appropriately managed and providing co-ordination across all functions so that the Group is able to respond to any event or escalating incident that threatens DP World’s strategic objectives, reputation or viability.
The SVP of Enterprise Risk and Resilience will partner with Corporate Functions, Regional Leadership and Business Unit Management to provide subject matter expertise to assist in the leadership, innovation, governance, and management necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor the Groups’ Enterprise Risks and Operational Resilience capabilities.
The SVP of Enterprise Risk and Resilience works globally to understand business objectives and processes in order to build and implement risk and resilience activities that drive the visibility and awareness required for well-informed strategic and operational decisions.