Director/Manager of Tax Risk and Data Analytics

Description

Summary: This role transforms taxpayer data into actionable intelligence for compliance, enforcement, and strategic planning, leading risk models, advanced analytics, and predictive insights. Highlights: 1. Lead the development of risk models and advanced analytics for tax compliance 2. Drive a data-driven culture by transforming taxpayer data into intelligence 3. Collaborate across departments and internationally on tax risk and data sharing **Job summary** The Director/Manager of Tax Risk and Data Analytics is responsible for embedding a data\-driven culture across the GTA by transforming taxpayer data into actionable intelligence for compliance, enforcement, and strategic planning. This role leads the development of risk models, advanced analytics, and predictive insights to identify non\-compliance, fraud, and evasion risks across all tax types. The incumbent ensures that GTA leverages technology, data science, and intelligence\-sharing to prioritize high\-impact cases, strengthen voluntary compliance, and safeguard revenue. **Key responsibilities** **Risk Management \& Analytics** * Develop and oversee GTA’s enterprise tax compliance risk management framework, including identification, modeling, and prioritization of tax risks. * Lead the design and implementation of predictive analytics and data\-driven tools to detect anomalies, fraud schemes, and high\-risk taxpayer behaviors. * Manage the central tax risk register, ensuring accuracy and timely updates. **Data Analytics \& Intelligence** * Lead the collection, processing, and analysis of large\-scale taxpayer, customs, and financial datasets. * Deliver dashboards, reports, and early\-warning indicators to GTA leadership and operational departments. * Provide actionable intelligence to audit, compliance, and enforcement units to guide inspections and audits. **Cross\-Departmental Coordination** * Collaborate with Direct Tax Audit, Indirect Tax Audit \& Refund Integrity, Serious Non\-Compliance, and Objections \& Appeals to supply risk intelligence and case targeting. * Partner with the IT sector and Data \& AI Department to enhance data infrastructure, analytics tools, and risk scoring systems. * Work closely with Policy \& Legislation to provide evidence\-based insights for policy development. **International \& External Engagement** * Represent GTA in international risk forums and data\-sharing initiatives (OECD, IMF, GCC). * Support with any queries from the Coordinate with Ministry of Finance and external authorities on revenue risk forecasting and compliance assessments. * Share intelligence with peer tax administrations to combat cross\-border tax fraud and evasion. **Governance \& Reporting** * Establish KPIs to measure the effectiveness of risk management and analytics initiatives. * Ensure compliance with data governance, confidentiality, and quality assurance standards. * Prepare periodic risk assessment reports and revenue impact analyses for GTA leadership. **Qualifications \& Experience** **Minimum qualifications** · Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics, Finance, or related field. · Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Public Policy, or Taxation preferred. · Professional certification in Data Analytics, Risk Management, or Fraud Detection (e.g., CFA, FRM, CFE) is an advantage. Preferred experience · 10–12 years’ experience in risk management, data analytics, or compliance intelligence, preferably in government or tax administration. · Demonstrated success in building and applying predictive models for compliance/enforcement. · Familiarity with GCC or international tax compliance risk frameworks. Technical \& Other Skills · Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, BI tools). · Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and risk scoring methodologies. · Ability to translate complex data into actionable intelligence for decision\-making. · Strong collaboration skills to work across technical, legal, and operational functions. · Excellent reporting and presentation abilities. · **Fluency in Arabic and English required.** Work Location: In person