Business Risk Manager (Maternity Cover)

About the role

As a Business Risk Manager on a maternity cover, you will support the Maison’s internal‑control and compliance framework across boutiques, points of sale, digital activities and office operations in the UAE. You will work closely with boutique managers and cross‑functional teams to strengthen controls while maintaining operational efficiency and an exceptional client experience.

Key responsibilities

• Review and maintain the Boutique Operations Manual in collaboration with regional and international teams.
• Partner with boutique management to optimise operational workflows and ensure effective risk control.
• Provide guidance and training to boutique administrative teams on operational controls, compliance, AML and fraud prevention.
• Introduce new joiners to compliance and boutique operations during their probation period.
• Support boutiques with operational queries and continuous‑improvement initiatives to increase client‑facing time.
• Analyse boutique sales activity, including exchanges, refunds, deposits, high‑value transactions, price changes and reservations.
• Conduct operational checks across boutiques and points of sale, deliver on‑site guidance and prepare related reports.
• Follow up on audit findings and recommend improvements to strengthen control effectiveness.
• Ensure boutique inventories and product‑related operations comply with Maison and Group standards, resolving any discrepancies.
• Assess business risks, contribute to process‑improvement projects and support investigations and other sensitive boutique matters with full confidentiality.

Required profile

• In‑depth knowledge of boutique operations and experience in internal controls, compliance, audit or business risk.
• Ability to assess business situations and transactions, identifying risk areas, potential fraud exposure and improvement opportunities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Independent, solutions‑oriented approach with high integrity and discretion.
• Fluency in English; French and/or Arabic is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UAE.

Required skills