Risk & Compliance Manager – Investments (Family Office)

We are seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager - Investments to develop and manage a comprehensive risk and compliance framework for our Family Office.

This role is a critical governance function, ensuring investment and operational activities adhere to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best-practice standards.

You will work closely with Investment, Finance, Operations, and Legal teams to embed a strong culture of risk awareness, transparency, and compliance discipline across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management and Framework Development

• Develop and maintain the enterprise risk management framework.
• Define policies, thresholds, risk metrics, and governance guidelines.
• Perform ongoing risk assessments on portfolios, service providers and counterparties.
• Monitor exposures against approved limits and escalate deviations.
• Conduct stress testing, scenario modelling, and concentration analysis.
• Prepare periodic risk reports for senior stakeholders and decision bodies.

Compliance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with DIFC, DFSA, UAE, and international regulations.
• Maintain compliance manuals and update policies when regulatory changes occur.
• Support AML/KYC processes for fund managers, banks, and intermediaries.
• Monitor adherence to internal codes of conduct and conflict-of-interest policies.
• Engage external legal/regulatory advisors when needed.

Governance, Reporting, and Audit Support

• Prepare risk and compliance reports for CIO, CEO, and Investment Committee.
• Support development of dashboards covering portfolio risks and compliance KPIs.
• Maintain governance documentation, including delegation of authority registers.
• Support internal reviews and external audits related to compliance controls.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the Risk & Compliance Analyst.
• Oversee day-to-day monitoring and reporting activities.
• Encourage process improvement, knowledge sharing, and team development.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• FRM or CFA credentials preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in risk and compliance within an investment firm, family office, or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of equities, fixed income, funds, PE/alternatives, and risk measurement tools.
• Familiarity with GCC regulatory environments (DIFC/DFSA, ADGM/FSRA).
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and reporting skills.

Competencies:

• Good judgment and the ability to interpret risk insights constructively.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational discipline.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Ability to work independently while managing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability.