Head Of Risk Management

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Head of Risk Management to lead and oversee the enterprise-wide risk framework for a well-established and regulated FX & CFDs brokerage. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the firm operates within its defined risk appetite while meeting regulatory expectations across financial operational and regulatory risk areas.

What You Will Do:

• Design implement and maintain a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework aligned with the companys strategy.
• Define and manage the firms risk appetite in collaboration with the Board and senior management.
• Lead the Risk Management Committee and maintain the companys Risk Register.
• Prepare and present detailed risk reports to the Board senior management and regulators.
• Monitor market risk trading exposure leverage margin requirements and trading limits.
• Assess liquidity provider risk and oversee liquidity credit and counterparty risk.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate potential market and operational impacts.
• Identify and manage operational technology and cybersecurity risks in collaboration with IT and trading teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and act as a key point of contact with regulators.
• Oversee regulatory reporting filings and ongoing regulatory communications.
• Provide risk assessment input for new products services and business initiatives.
• Promote a strong risk culture by providing guidance training and risk awareness across the organization.

What Makes You A Good Fit:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Mandatory professional certifications:
• UAE Financial Rules & Regulations
• Risk in Financial Services (CISI)
• 3-5 years of experience in risk management with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Prior experience within an SCA-regulated financial institution or brokerage firm.
• Strong knowledge of Forex and CFDs within a trading environment.
• Solid understanding of trading platforms such as MetaTrader 4/5.
• Experience with risk modeling exposure monitoring and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of integrity attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure.

What We Offer:

• Senior leadership role with high visibility and strategic impact.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established and regulated FX & CFDs brokerage.
• Competitive compensation package (details to be discussed confidentially).
• Exposure to Board-level decision-making and regulatory engagement.
• Career growth within a fast-paced and dynamic trading environment.

Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1