Chief Risk Officer

Overview

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework aligned to business strategy and regulatory requirements
• Lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across operational, credit, fraud, cyber, and strategic risk areas
• Ensure full compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, proactively adapting to regulatory developments
• Partner with senior leadership to design and embed risk policies, controls, and governance structures
• Establish risk reporting frameworks, including KRIs and dashboards, to support executive decision-making
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing risk function
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders on risk matters

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a senior risk leadership role within financial services or fintech
• Deep knowledge of the UAE regulatory landscape
• Demonstrated experience building risk frameworks and teams from inception
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate complex risk data into strategic insight
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Advanced degree in finance, business, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, or equivalent
• Exposure to technology-enabled risk management environments
• Experience within a high-growth or startup environment
• Familiarity with international regulatory frameworks

First 60 Days – Key Focus

• Conduct a comprehensive enterprise-wide risk assessment
• Establish core risk frameworks, policies, and governance structures
• Implement executive-level risk reporting and dashboards
• Launch a firm-wide risk awareness and training programme
• Build relationships with key regulators and external stakeholders