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GIG Gulf

<div>
 
 
 Who we are
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf (a Fairfax company) is part of the Gulf Insurance Group (GIG), the #1 largest regional composite insurer in the Middle East and North Africa, with presence in 12 markets including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Turkey. GIG Group reported consolidated assets of US$ 4.01 billion and $84 million net profit for the year 2024. The majority shareholder of GIG Group is Toronto based Fairfax Financial Holding, a global leader in insurance and reinsurance with a presence in 40 markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf is an &lsquo;A&rsquo; rated regional insurer with a top 5 position in each of its markets (UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain). GIG Gulf has been present in the region for over 70 years with a strategic focus on both growth and investments and is a one stop shop offering a wide range of insurance products and services that cater to a broad variety of needs for corporates, SMEs and individual customers throughout UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. GIG Gulf also owns a 50% stake in GIG Saudi. Our strategic objectives and guiding principles are focused on Regional Growth, Customer Experience and Digital Transformation.
 
 
 
 
 
 GIG Gulf has created a diverse and inclusive working environment and culture with a workforce of over 800 employees, with over 60 nationalities, across 15 branches and retail shops region-wide and over 1 million customers. GIG Gulf is a caring partner that encourages customers to achieve their goals and live an inspiring and fulfilling life. We are obsessed with customer feedback and continuously evolving to become the region&rsquo;s digital insurer of reference, committed to running our operations in a responsible, sustainable way.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job purpose:
 
 
 
 To contribute and to develop risk management activities across different risk areas. Primary focus would be on Insurance risks (Reserving, Reinsurance, Underwriting and Product reviews) but also supporting on Financial and Operational disciplines to deliver a comprehensive risk framework to the business whilst being sensitive to the business requirements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Conduct a 2nd opinion on reserves for Life and P&amp;C Lobs to ensure the appropriateness of reserves.
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 Conduct pricing peer reviews and sensitivity analysis exercises on large deals and new products.
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 <li>
 Perform stress tests on different risk factors to set risk appetite limits and regularly monitor exposure against these limits.
 </li>
 <li>
 Update, maintain and develop stochastic models for CAT and Large losses for the purpose of reinsurance modelling, pricing, and optimization. Provide quantitative and qualitative output to support the Risk management 2nd opinion on reinsurance.
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 <li>
 Contribute to financial risk management activities such as Assets Liability Matching, Credit Risk Assessment, and liquidity monitoring.
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 Support on a need basis the internal control and operational risk activities.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Operational &amp; Technical Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Challenge on technical, actuarial, financial, operational and reinsurance topics and express valid arguments to support findings, opinions and recommendations.
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 Proactively suggest pragmatic solutions to enhance operations and business.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Essential Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Actuarial background or graduate in any discipline preferably mathematics, statistics, or engineering.
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 1-3 years as actuary, Risk Manager, or holding a technical function in an insurance or reinsurance company or in a consulting environment.
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 Sound knowledge of actuarial concepts and analysis.
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 Strong skills on actuarial modelling and coding on R and VBA.
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 Relationship Management skills to deal with the different stakeholders locally (Actuarial, Finance, Reinsurance, and Underwriting teams) and across the Group.
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 Ability to identify the salient points in complex topics and formulate clear and straight to the points communication to business executives.
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 Ability to understand and utilize established solutions and various new tools and systems.
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 Detail oriented and at the same time have the global picture in mind.
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 Highly motivated and able to work on various projects, in a highly demanding environment with various stakeholders.
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 Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
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 Team player.
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 </ul>
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Risk Manager

KPMG UAE

A leading consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Manager within the Financial Risk Management team. The role involves developing risk solutions, managing multiple projects, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in financial risk management, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong analytical skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and continuous development opportunities.

Senior Financial Risk Manager - Market & Liquidity Advisory

Exness

Overview You will be the Head of Risk Management for Exness MENA, a local UAE entity licensed by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) as a Trading Broker of OTC Derivatives and Currencies in the Spot Market. This role includes managing Exness MENA risk management outsourcing arrangements with the Exness Group. You will specify and evaluate potential risks for Exness MENA, decide on handling them, observe and report on them, work to avoid them, and review and update the risk management guide according to the financial activity, purposes, and risks of Exness MENA. You will report to the Exness MENA CEO and the Board of Directors. Responsibilities <ul> <li>Set up and maintain the local Risk Management Department in line with the group's strategic objectives and liaise with group functions and companies to achieve them.</li> <li>Develop the Risk Management guide in line with local regulatory requirements, present it to the Board of Directors, and update it from time to time as required.</li> <li>Register with SCA and act as the main point of contact with them in relation to Risk Management matters.</li> <li>Maintain accreditation with the SCA as Head of Risk Management by fulfilling all duties imposed by the local regulation including, but not limited to, attending trainings required for the Continuous Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure that all required reports are filed with the competent authorities in a timely manner.</li> <li>Ensure that the daily risk management operations of the company run smoothly and in accordance with the relevant laws and directives.</li> <li>Liaise with the local CEO, Board of Directors, Operations Manager and Head of Compliance to prevent, mitigate, manage, address and report the following risks: <ul> <li>Credit Risk</li> <li>Market Risk</li> <li>Operational Risk</li> <li>Settlement Risk</li> <li>Counterparty Risk</li> <li>Commodity Risk</li> <li>Liquidity Risk</li> <li>Displaced Commercial Risk</li> <li>Cybersecurity Risk</li> </ul> </li> <li>Draft and review risk management reports to the Board of Directors and to group companies, including the implementation of the decisions taken during those meetings.</li> <li>Ensure timely reporting, escalation and closure of risk incidents raised by various internal departments.</li> <li>Ensure timely closure of findings raised by internal audit, external audit and any regulatory authority in relation to risk management.</li> <li>Identify misalignments with company objectives, take relevant remedial actions, and notify relevant stakeholders in the Exness Group.</li> </ul> What makes you a great fit <ul> <li>University degree in Risk Management or related field</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years' working experience in the CFD / FX industry or a relevant field</li> <li>Fluent in English, both verbal and written. Arabic is a plus but not a must.</li> <li>CISI exams are compulsory (1. UAE Financial Rules and Regulations and 2. Risk in Financial Services)</li> <li>Excellent numerical and analytical skills</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure</li> <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Good communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Genuine interest in financial markets</li> <li>Ability to travel overseas</li> </ul> What we offer along the way <ul> <li>Competitive and attractive compensation</li> <li>Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications, soft skills development, free English courses, and trading workshops</li> <li>Health and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children, including mental health care, and coverage for vision and dental care</li> <li>Generous time off, including 21 days of annual leave and paid sick leave</li> <li>Education allowance for your children's school and kindergarten fees</li> <li>Sports reimbursement</li> <li>Outstanding team-building experiences and Exness community gatherings</li> </ul> Your journey after applying <ul> <li>TA Interview (30 minutes)</li> <li>English capacity quiz</li> <li>Final Interview (1 hour)</li> </ul> Sounds like you? Apply. Please note : Exness may amend or withdraw job postings at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, please read our data protection policy. Our data policy describes the processing of your personal data and informs you that your data may be transferred to Exness / Exness Group companies worldwide. Exness Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorized Exness representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. At Exness, we are an equal opportunity employer where every individual is valued. No matter your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, we welcome you. As an international fintech company, we celebrate diversity and promote gender equality for all genders in our workforce. J-18808-Ljbffr

Head of Risk Management

HSBC

<div>Some careers grow faster than others.
If you&rsquo;re looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further
Role: 
Reporting directly to the UAE Head of Risk and Oversight, primary responsibility is to manage the Payment &amp; Forex risk and Operational Resilience programme for the UAE Retail business. 
This role requires the ability to continually assess the Operational Risks associated with product design and delivery retail and wealth business. It includes identification, monitoring and testing of controls in all areas of emerging and residual risk across various risks, including Regulatory compliance, Legal risk, Financial Crime risk and Resilience risk including, data security, technology design and implementation across the teams supported. Role holder is also expected to understand the risk associated with disruption of Important Business Services (under Operational Resilience programme) for UAE Retail Products 
Key Accountabilities: 
Impact on Business 
<ul><li>
Ensure that the initiatives design, delivery and operation is within HSBC&rsquo;s risk appetite, compliant with local and global regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Align to bank&rsquo;s strategic objectives &ndash; while enabling safe, customer focused growth.</li><li>
Design and establish a robust Digital Product governance framework in line with the risk governance framework.</li><li>
Executing key governance responsibilities related to the Digital and Product life cycle ensuring Group and Regulatory requirements are met.</li><li>
Management of open Helios issues/actions and dispensations raised in relation to the Retail, CIM, IWS Products and Digital business, ensuring resolution, timely closure and read across.</li></ul> 
Customers / Stakeholders 
<ul><li>Work in partnership with various Retail Product team and entity COO team engaging SMEs to develop, maintain and enhance risk and compliance controls that support business objectives and risk appetite.</li><li>
Harmonize risk standards across multiple products lines and channels of delivery.</li><li>
Manage strong relationships across all the risk management sub-function structures, securing support and engagement with teams supported.</li></ul> 
Leadership &amp; Teamwork 
<ul><li>Support the effective management of Audit and Compliance Assurance reviews, closing out issues identified in an effective and timely manner, for Retail functions.</li><li>
Drive the Operational Resilience programme for UAE IWPB including engagement with entity COO team</li><li>
Support and inspire a multi-disciplinary governance and risk team, building expertise across all covered domains.</li><li>
Outstanding leadership skills that include setting the right tone to ensure risk.</li></ul> 
Operational Effectiveness &amp; Control 
<ul><li>Shape and influence Payment &amp; Forex risk controls, constructively challenging the status quo in search of continuously better ways to manage risk and support Retail, customer engagement and behaviors.</li><li>
Support impact assessments related to regulatory change including analysis of regulations on regulatory change projects.</li></ul> 
In order to apply for this role you must have the following: 
Knowledge and Experience: 
<ul><li>
Minimum of 3 years&rsquo; experience in WPB Product Management. Any experience in Payment and Forex would be desirable.</li><li>
Knowledge of Operational Resilience is desirable.</li><li>
An evidential track record in Stakeholder Management, with a particular emphasis on Second Line Functions.</li><li>
Technical knowledge and broad understanding of Transactional banking, Payments and Foreign Exchange will be an advantage.</li></ul> 
Skills and Abilities: 
<ul><li>
Strong presentation and paper writing skills.</li><li>
Highly effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>
High level of energy and enthusiasm.</li><li>
Must have the potential for further development personally and professionally.</li><li>
Excellent relationship building and senior stakeholder management skills.</li><li>
Able to navigate conflicting strategic priorities and decisions</li><li>
Able to influence internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul> 
HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website. 
Issued by The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.</div>

Risk and Oversight Manager UAE, Retail Products, WPB (UAE National Only)

Revolut

<div>About Revolut
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products &mdash; including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more &mdash; help our 65+ million customers get more from their money every day.
As we continue our lightning-fast growth,&zwnj; 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work&trade;. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.
About the role
The Outsourcing team is responsible for managing and overseeing outsourcing risks and other third-party arrangements, including regulatory obligations, operational resilience, and exit strategies.
We&rsquo;re looking for an Outsourcing Manager to collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and service delivery teams to help manage ongoing supplier, and intra-group relationships. You'll ensure proper documentation and regulatory reporting deliverables related to third-party management.
Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.
What you'll be doing<ul><li>
Identifying activities for outsourcing and finding the correct partners</li><li>
Managing the complete vendor lifecycle, including due diligence, onboarding, agreements, renewals, off-boarding, and exit plans</li><li>
Managing third-party risk activities, including onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, and ongoing vendor monitoring</li><li>
Implementing policies and operating models for third-party and supply chain risk management</li><li>
Defining, monitoring, and ensuring that required outsourcing SLAs are met and enforced</li><li>
Liaising with internal stakeholders on outsourcing matters within group entities</li><li>
Overseeing internal governance processes for outsourcing approvals and vendor lifecycle changes</li><li>
Providing clear guidance for staff on third-party risk management procedures, risk assessments, and their ongoing accountability</li><li>
Ensuring regulatory compliance</li><li>
Preparing regular reports to senior management on the status of outsourcing activities, the risks, compliance, and performance metrics</li></ul>
What you'll need<ul><li>
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field, such as finance, business administration, or economics</li><li>
6+ years of experience in a role involving outsourcing or third-party risk management</li><li>
An excellent understanding of outsourcing and business resilience regulations in retail financial services</li><li>
A proven ability to develop service management frameworks and conduct ongoing outsourcing risk assessments</li><li>
Fluency in English</li></ul>
Nice to have<ul><li>
A risk management qualification</li><li>
Executive and board-level interaction experience</li><li>
Established relationships with key industry stakeholders</li><li>
A background in financial services</li></ul>
Building a global financial super app isn&rsquo;t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that&rsquo;s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&amp;I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We&rsquo;re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That&rsquo;s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.
Important notice for candidates:
Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.<ul><li>Only apply through official Revolut channels. We don&rsquo;t use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment.</li><li>Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Revolut emails, with an @revolut.com domain.</li></ul>
We won't ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If anyone does ask you for this, it&rsquo;s a scam. Report it immediately.
By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Revolut. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Revolut may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Revolut's Candidate Privacy Notice</div>

Outsourcing Manager

DUBAI PROPERTIES GROUP LLC

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Manager – Cyber Security, Assurance & Risk to join Dubai Holding Asset Management. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:<ul><li>The role holder is responsible for supporting the implementation and monitoring of information security governance and compliance activities across DHAM and its entities.</li><li>This includes assisting with policy development, audits, awareness initiatives, and governance frameworks to ensure alignment with best practices (e.g., ISO 27001) and business requirements.</li><li>The role focuses on coordinating activities, maintaining documentation, and providing operational support to help strengthen the group’s overall</li></ul>Cybersecurity & Risk Management<ul><li>Support the IT and cybersecurity risk management framework, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and monitor technology-related risks across infrastructure, applications, cloud, and third-party vendors.</li><li>Work with stakeholders to implement mitigation measures, controls, and risk treatment plans.</li><li>Maintain the IT Risk Register, track remediation actions, and escalate risks/issues in line with governance processes.</li><li>Coordinate and conduct periodic risk assessments and workshops with business and IT stakeholders.</li><li>Track and report Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and prepare risk dashboards and reports for management review.</li></ul>Assurance & Compliance<ul><li>Conduct assurance reviews and internal audits of security controls, IT processes, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, UAE NESA, SCA).</li><li>Support internal and external audit engagements, ensuring timely closure of findings and recommendations.</li><li>Monitor assurance activities such as user access reviews, control checks, and compliance schedules.</li><li>Report on compliance status, exceptions, and remediation plans to management.</li><li>Maintain documentation and evidence to support governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) requirements.</li><li>Liaise with IT/security teams and vendors on incident reporting, documentation, and follow-up.</li></ul>Policy, Governance & Awareness<ul><li>Support the development, review, and enforcement of IT and cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.</li><li>Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the IT Governance Framework, aligning with ISO 27001 and other standards.</li><li>Promote security awareness through training, communications, and awareness sessions across all business units.</li><li>Participate in governance and risk forums and support management reporting.</li></ul>Disaster Recovery (DR) & Business Continuity (BCM)<ul><li>Support the development, maintenance, and testing of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) plans.</li><li>Coordinate DR/BC test planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation of results.</li><li>Track corrective actions, ensure remediation, and maintain centralized DR/BC documentation for audits and management reporting.</li></ul>Operational & Project Support<ul><li>Support group-wide information security, governance, and compliance initiatives.</li><li>Assist in managing IT governance and security projects, including coordination with vendors and service providers.</li><li>Gather data to identify gaps, support process improvements, and escalate issues where needed.</li><li>Track and report progress on information security and governance initiatives to senior management.</li></ul>

Assistant Manager – Cyber Security, Assurance & Risk

High Street Resources

About the Opportunity: 
We are retained by a technology-driven, multi-strategy digital asset hedge fund to appoint a Chief Risk Officer to lead firmwide risk management across all trading and investment activity.
 This is a deeply technical role, sitting at the intersection of portfolio risk, model governance, liquidity management, and operational resilience, with a mandate to build institutional-grade risk frameworks across a complex, automated trading environment.
 
Role Overview: 
The CRO will own the design and implementation of a holistic risk framework covering portfolio risk, model validation, liquidity, counterparty exposure, and operational risk. The role requires a strong quantitative mindset, robust governance instincts, and the ability to partner closely with trading, engineering, and executive leadership.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
Portfolio Risk Management
 <ul>
<li>Define and enforce firmwide risk limits across strategies and counterparties.</li>
<li>Build real-time and batch risk dashboards for senior leadership.</li>
<li>Conduct pre- and post-trade risk analysis, stress testing, and scenario analysis.</li>
<li>Oversee automated risk controls and auto-liquidation frameworks.</li>
</ul>
Independent Model Validation
 <ul>
<li>Establish and lead independent model validation across all systematic strategies.</li>
<li>Review assumptions, data quality, robustness, and implementation fidelity.</li>
<li>Maintain model inventory, approval workflows, and review cycles.</li>
</ul>
Treasury & Liquidity Oversight
 <ul>
<li>Oversee liquidity, collateral, and margin management across venues.</li>
<li>Optimize capital deployment and lead balance-sheet hedging analysis.</li>
</ul>
Risk Governance
 <ul>
<li>Lead counterparty and venue risk assessments.</li>
<li>Support regulatory and investor due-diligence processes.</li>
<li>Partner with engineering to embed risk data pipelines and alerting systems.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>10+ years in risk management, portfolio construction, or capital allocation.</li>
<li>Strong experience in quantitative trading environments.</li>
<li>Proven track record building risk frameworks from scratch.</li>
<li>Excellent stakeholder communication skills.</li>
<li>Python or similar technical proficiency preferred.</li>
</ul>

Chief Risk Officer

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