Head Of Risk Management

Job Location: Dubai, UAE (with flexibility for global candidates)
Employment Type: Full-Time Senior Leadership

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive risk management framework covering market, trading, operational, and liquidity risks.
• Monitor daily exposures, margin utilisation, leverage, and overall risk levels across all asset classes.
• Build and manage strong relationships with liquidity providers, prime brokers, and institutional partners to secure competitive trading conditions.
• Negotiate improved terms, spreads, and execution arrangements with counterparties.
• Conduct detailed client profiling and segmentation to manage exposure limits and margin requirements effectively.
• Draft and maintain risk management policies, procedures, and governance standards aligned with international regulatory expectations.
• Develop and oversee hedging strategies to manage trading book exposure and mitigate risk during volatile market conditions.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments including dealing, compliance, legal, and technology to support risk-aware decision-making.
• Contribute to new product and market launch decisions by assessing associated risks and defining mitigation strategies.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting and escalation of risk metrics to senior management and the board.

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of foreign exchange, CFDs, indices, commodities, and other multi-asset trading environments.
• Proven track record of negotiating with liquidity providers and managing institutional relationships.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• In-depth knowledge of global regulatory frameworks, leverage policies, and risk governance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions at a senior level.

Why Join Us:

• This is an opportunity to lead a core function in a growing international financial services company.
• The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape the firm s risk infrastructure, drive strategic decisions, and directly contribute to the company s success in global markets