Hassan Robin Zaitoun

As the leader of the ERM team, my primary focus is to inspire and guide the team toward effectively implementing the ERM framework. This is critical to support the Enterprise (ENEC, Nawah, and BOC) business plan, projects, operational readiness, and operations, and to facilitate informed decision-making. Additionally, I prioritize meeting the requirements of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Significant Operating Experience Report (SOER) 2015-2 on risk management challenges. As part of my role, I oversee the risk management practices within the Enterprise. This includes supervising the implementation of ERM policy, process, and procedures and ensuring compliance. I am responsible for monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of the risk management practices to senior management. Overall, my goal is to ensure that the ERM framework is fully embedded within the Enterprise’s operations and decision-making processes and that the organization has a robust and effective approach to managing risks.

 Achieved the CEO Recognition for Best Performers for a positive contribution to the success of the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program.
 Received Risk Management Strength nuclear industry recognition by WANO for sustainable implementation of SOER 2015-2 risk management recommendations across the organization.
 Improved ERM services and customer satisfaction rating by 50% over 4 years.

As the Risk Management Specialist, I eas responsible for leading the Risk Management team, setting the ERM strategy and plan while managing the implementation and monitoring of the Enterprise Risk Management process throughout the organization. I have developed the risk management policies and procedures to comply with the ISO 31000 Risk Management standard. Furthermore, I have Successfully deployed the newly introduced risk management software application across the organization.

My role as the Risk Analyst was to:
Contribute towards the definition of the Company’s Risk management philosophy (and subsidiaries) by improving the business processes, and implementing a comprehensive structure of policies and procedures, that protect the Company’s assets by the management of risks within the Company’s risk appetite and threshold and adherence to compliance regulations.

As a Consultant I carried out the Risk Assessment process which is to Identify risks; determine the effectiveness of internal controls in mitigating those risks and measuring the Risk profile. Report on and measure the gaps in the control environment and determine where improvements and enhancements to the control environment are required, prioritize such changes and follow-up on their implementation.

Key activities performed involved execution of investment trades for clients via the custodian bank, and providing operational & technical support to departments and clients. More importantly, direct involvement in the establishment and maintenance of the internal control systems of the back office of operations and technology department, mainly through:
1. Development of departmental policies, standards and guideline manuals.
2. Analysis of operating procedures to improve or replace them with more effective control activities
3. Assistance in the design, testing and implementation of new and enhanced controls for company Management Information Systems