Senior Manager GRC

Company Description

• Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door.
• We operate in around 65 countries worldwide.
• Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
• Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
• **Job Description** **Whats on your plate?**
• The Senior Manager GRC will support the Director of GRC in driving the group-wide Governance, Risk, and Compliance strategy across talabat markets.
• The role is responsible for leading regional compliance operations, strengthening governance frameworks, driving cross-functional risk initiatives, and managing high-impact regulatory and financial crime programs.
• This role requires strong stakeholder management, operational leadership, and the ability to translate regulatory and risk requirements into scalable business practices across a fast-moving environment.
• Lead and oversee regional GRC initiatives across multiple markets in alignment with group priorities and regulatory expectations.
• Drive the execution of GRC strategic objectives, OKRs, and transformation initiatives across workstreams.
• Oversee AML, sanctions, third-party compliance, and regulatory governance activities across high-risk markets.
• Support the development and operationalization of enterprise risk management and internal control programs.
• Partner with business, Legal, Finance, HR, and Operations teams to strengthen governance and compliance practices.
• Drive automation and process optimization initiatives to reduce manual compliance activities and improve visibility.
• Support leadership reporting including dashboards, risk insights, investigations trends, and compliance updates.
• Manage and mentor GRC team members while fostering a high-accountability and collaborative culture.
• Coordinate with Delivery Hero central functions, auditors, and external stakeholders where required.
• Lead or support sensitive investigations, escalations, and governance reviews when needed.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on talabat operations.
• What did we order?
• 8+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, Compliance, Internal Controls, AML, or related fields.
• Experience working in multinational or regional environments across MENA.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, governance practices, and risk management principles.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholders across multiple markets.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in high-growth, operationally complex environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with sanctions screening, third-party risk management, or financial crime programs is an advantage.
• Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, CIA, CRMA, CPA, or equivalent are a plus.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is highly preferred.