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senior risk manager

Client of Aventus Global Talent

Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Manage credit and counterparty exposures across clients, borrowers, and OTC participants, ensuring thorough assessment and ongoing monitoring.</li>
<li>Build and maintain risk policies, frameworks, and limits that reflect the firm s appetite and operational priorities.</li>
<li>Track and control market risk for proprietary positions, client flows, lending, and structured products, applying quantitative metrics and scenario analysis.</li>
<li>Prepare regular risk reports, review P&amp;L and exposure trends, and provide actionable insights to trading and treasury teams.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Product, Legal, and Business teams to embed risk considerations into new offerings and improve risk reporting through automation.</li>
<li>Represent the risk function in internal committees and regulatory discussions, promoting transparency, governance, and compliance.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
8+ years of experience in credit, counterparty, or market risk within financial services, with exposure to digital or alternative assets preferred.
Strong understanding of OTC trading, brokerage operations, lending products, collateral management, and margining practices.
Hands-on experience developing risk models and frameworks (credit scoring, VaR, stress tests) and producing regulatory/compliance reports.
Familiarity with Dubai VASP regulations (VARA) or international virtual asset regulatory frameworks is desirable.

Senior 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

PayTech Group

DIVISION: Consumer 
 REPORTS TO: Group CEO / Executive Committee
 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 15+ years in risk management, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role within lending or financial services. Demonstrated success in building and leading enterprise risk functions in regulated environments.
 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS**: 
<ol> <li>Proven expertise in credit, operational, market, compliance, and repetitional risk.</li> <li>Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, IFRS 9, local central bank regulations).</li> <li>Experience with digital lending platforms and fintech risk models.</li> <li>Board-level communication and stakeholder engagement.</li> <li>Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CFA, or equivalent.</li> <li>Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus</li> </ol>
 
 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT 
The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive risk management framework tailored to the clients lending operations. To establish and lead a robust, enterprise-wide risk management framework that aligns with the clients strategic objectives in the lending domain. The CRO will ensure that all risk types are proactively identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored, enabling sustainable growth and regulatory compliance.
 
 Key Activities 
 Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities 
<ul> <li>Develop and execute the enterprise risk strategy, policies, and procedures.</li> <li>Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of the lending portfolio and operations.</li> <li>Design and implement a risk governance framework aligned with regulatory and internal standards.</li> <li>Oversee risk identification, measurement, and mitigation across all lending products.</li> <li>Lead the development of risk appetite statements and tolerance thresholds.</li> <li>Establish risk reporting mechanisms and dashboards for executive and board-level visibility.</li> <li>Ensure regulatory compliance and manage relationships with external regulators and auditors.</li> <li>Present risk insights and recommendations to the Board Risk Committee.</li> <li>Collaborate with business units to embed risk-aware decision-making.</li> <li>Drive the implementation of risk technology tools and analytics platforms.</li> <li>Build and mentor a high-performing risk team.</li> </ul>
 
 KPIs 
<ul> <li> Reduction in non-performing loan (NPL) ratio</li> <li>Risk-adjusted return on capital (RAROC)</li> <li>Regulatory compliance score (zero non-conformities)</li> <li>Time-to-resolution for risk incidents</li> <li>Risk model accuracy and predictive performance</li> <li>Employee risk awareness index (via internal surveys)</li> <li>Timely and accurate regulatory reporting.</li> <li>Frequency and severity of risk incidents.</li> <li>Board satisfaction with risk reporting and governance.</li> <li>Implementation rate of risk mitigation actions.</li> </ul>
 
 Knowledge and Experience 
<ul> <li> Experience: 15-20 years in financial services, with at least 5 years in a senior risk leadership role. Experience in digital lending, fintech, or embedded finance is a strong differentiator</li> <li>Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field. A Masters degree (e.g., MBA or MSc in Risk Management) is highly preferred</li> <li>Certifications: FRM (Financial Risk Manager), PRM (Professional Risk Manager), CFA, or equivalent regulatory licenses are increasingly expected</li> <li>Deep knowledge of credit risk modelling, stress testing, and capital adequacy.</li> <li>Familiarity with digital lending ecosystems and embedded finance.</li> <li>Experience with enterprise risk systems (e.g., SAS, Moodys RiskCalc, Oracle FCCM).</li> <li>Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.</li> </ul>
 
 Mandatory Skills** 
<ul> <li> Strategic planning and execution</li> <li>Product innovation and lifecycle management</li> <li>Credit risk and portfolio analytics</li> <li>Regulatory compliance and governance</li> <li>Cross-functional leadership and communication</li> <li>Agile project delivery and digital transformation</li> </ul>

Head of Risk

Shamal LLC

<div>Overview:

Shamal Holding is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary. Born in Dubai, we curate a unique portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences and assets to generate meaningful outcomes. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai&rsquo;s ambition, spirit and energy. As a global investor, asset owner and developer we utilise our resources, know-how and connections, to deliver long-term value, wherever we operate.<div></div><div> 
As Shamal Holding continues to grow, we&rsquo;re in search of an Assistant Manager &ndash; Enterprise Risk Management. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the Director of ERM in implementing the Group&rsquo;s Enterprise Risk management Framework and associated policies across Shamal Group. The role contributes to embedding risk awareness, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and enhancing the organisation&rsquo;s ability to identify, assess, respond to, and monitor key risks. The position also plays a role in preparing risk reports for senior leadership, facilitating risk workshops, and driving forward key risk initiatives.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Assist in implementing and periodically reviewing the Group ERM framework, risk appetite statements, and supporting procedures.</li><li>
Lead and facilitate risk workshops with departments and business units to identify, assess, and mitigate key enterprise and operational risks.
</li><li>Maintain the enterprise risk register and oversee the consistency and accuracy of functional and project risk registers.
</li><li>Monitor and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), emerging risks, and risk appetite thresholds; ensure timely escalation of breaches.</li><li>
Coordinate the quarterly risk reporting process, including the preparation of dashboards and reports to the Management Committee and other governance bodies.
</li><li>Support the Director of ERM in the identification and assessment of emerging risks, geopolitical exposures, and regulatory developments.
</li><li>Oversee the tracking of risk mitigation plans, control effectiveness, and status of audit and risk-related actions.
</li><li>Contribute to scenario analysis, stress testing, and horizon scanning exercises.
</li><li>Support the rollout of training and awareness sessions to strengthen the risk culture across departments.
</li><li>Contribute to the specification and enhancement of GRC systems and tools used for risk data management and reporting.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related field. A Master&rsquo;s degree or postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
</li><li>Professional Certifications (Preferred): Institute of Risk Management (IRM), ISO 31000, CRMA, CIA, or FRM. PRM, CERA, or equivalent.</li><li>
Minimum 4&ndash;6 years of relevant experience in ERM, preferably in a diversified group, investment firm, or regulated industry. Demonstrated ability to engage with senior stakeholders and drive risk-based conversations. Experience in managing risk reporting cycles, and governance processes. Prior exposure to GRC platforms, ERM frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO), and integrated assurance models is a plus.</li></ul>
For more information about Shamal, please visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shamalholding/ 
Note:
<div>Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</div></div><div></div>

Assistant Manager - Enterprise Risk Management

Shamal Holding

As Shamal Holding continues to grow, we re in search of an Assistant Manager Enterprise Risk Management. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the Director of ERM in implementing the Group s Enterprise Risk management Framework and associated policies across Shamal Group. The role contributes to embedding risk awareness, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and enhancing the organisation s ability to identify, assess, respond to, and monitor key risks. The position also plays a role in preparing risk reports for senior leadership, facilitating risk workshops, and driving forward key risk initiatives.
Responsibilities
<ul>
 <li>Assist in implementing and periodically reviewing the Group ERM framework, risk appetite statements, and supporting procedures.</li>
 <li>Lead and facilitate risk workshops with departments and business units to identify, assess, and mitigate key enterprise and operational risks. </li>
 <li>Maintain the enterprise risk register and oversee the consistency and accuracy of functional and project risk registers. </li>
 <li>Monitor and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), emerging risks, and risk appetite thresholds; ensure timely escalation of breaches.</li>
 <li>Coordinate the quarterly risk reporting process, including the preparation of dashboards and reports to the Management Committee and other governance bodies. </li>
 <li>Support the Director of ERM in the identification and assessment of emerging risks, geopolitical exposures, and regulatory developments. </li>
 <li>Oversee the tracking of risk mitigation plans, control effectiveness, and status of audit and risk-related actions. </li>
 <li>Contribute to scenario analysis, stress testing, and horizon scanning exercises. </li>
 <li>Support the rollout of training and awareness sessions to strengthen the risk culture across departments. </li>
 <li>Contribute to the specification and enhancement of GRC systems and tools used for risk data management and reporting.</li>
</ul>

GODO

Job Location: Dubai, UAE (with flexibility for global candidates) Employment Type: Full-Time Senior Leadership 
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
 <li> Design and implement a comprehensive risk management framework covering market, trading, operational, and liquidity risks.</li>
 <li> Monitor daily exposures, margin utilisation, leverage, and overall risk levels across all asset classes.</li>
 <li> Build and manage strong relationships with liquidity providers, prime brokers, and institutional partners to secure competitive trading conditions.</li>
 <li> Negotiate improved terms, spreads, and execution arrangements with counterparties.</li>
 <li> Conduct detailed client profiling and segmentation to manage exposure limits and margin requirements effectively.</li>
 <li> Draft and maintain risk management policies, procedures, and governance standards aligned with international regulatory expectations.</li>
 <li> Develop and oversee hedging strategies to manage trading book exposure and mitigate risk during volatile market conditions.</li>
 <li> Collaborate closely with internal departments including dealing, compliance, legal, and technology to support risk-aware decision-making.</li>
 <li> Contribute to new product and market launch decisions by assessing associated risks and defining mitigation strategies.</li>
 <li> Ensure accurate, timely reporting and escalation of risk metrics to senior management and the board.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
 <li> Deep understanding of foreign exchange, CFDs, indices, commodities, and other multi-asset trading environments.</li>
 <li> Proven track record of negotiating with liquidity providers and managing institutional relationships.</li>
 <li> Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.</li>
 <li> In-depth knowledge of global regulatory frameworks, leverage policies, and risk governance requirements.</li>
 <li> Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions at a senior level.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us:
<ul>
 <li> This is an opportunity to lead a core function in a growing international financial services company. </li>
 <li> 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</li>
</ul>

Head Of Risk Management

Key Responsibilities: Oversee derivatives portfolio valuation and monthly customer-facing valuations. Implement and enhance market risk metrics: VaR, DV01, CS01, Potential Future Exposure (PFE). Maintain, back-test, and validate models (XVA, IRRBB, market risk, counterparty credit risk). Design and execute stress scenarios for investment and trading portfolios. Analyse interest rate, FX, liquidity, and other risk sensitivities. Produce regular risk reports for Senior Management and ALCO, covering market, IRRBB, liquidity, and counterparty exposure. Collaborate with Treasury to challenge and guide risk-taking strategies. Ensure timely remediation of audit, regulatory, and compliance findings. Review and validate risk inputs for new treasury products from both market and counterparty credit perspectives. Maintain and enhance capital and risk models (market, counterparty, IRRBB). Develop policies covering Market Risk, IRRBB, and Counterparty Risk.

Senior Manager, Treasury Risk

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