Risk Officer

The Opportunity

Location and Regulatory Jurisdictions

• The role covers Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• The relevant regulatory jurisdictions are ADGM/FSRA and DIFC/DFSA.

Risk Management Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise risk management frameworks, risk appetite statements, key risk indicators, and risk-control methodologies.
• Maintain risk policies, procedures, governance documentation, and client risk registers.
• Oversee investment and portfolio risk management, including portfolio analysis and exposure monitoring.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend practical improvements to controls and governance.
• Assess risks associated with new products, alternative investments, digital assets, technology infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Oversee outsourcing and third-party risk arrangements, including due diligence, assessments, and ongoing monitoring.
• Lead incident management, root-cause analysis, and control-remediation activity.

Reporting and Regulatory Engagement

• Prepare risk reports and management information for senior executives, boards, and committees.
• Work with Compliance and MLRO teams to align risk management with regulatory and financial-crime obligations.
• Support regulatory discussions, inspections, and information requests.
• Keep risk frameworks, records, and supporting documentation regulator ready.
• Promote a strong risk culture across client organisations.

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately 5–10 years of financial-services risk management experience is required.
• Strong experience in alternative asset management, fund management, or a closely related environment is required.
• Practical experience supporting Category 3C regulated entities is required.
• Strong knowledge of ADGM and FSRA rules and expectations is required.
• Previous DIFC/DFSA experience is highly advantageous.
• Experience in portfolio analysis and investment-related risk management is required.
• A degree in finance, economics, risk management, or a related discipline is required.
• FRM, PRM, or CFA qualifications are advantageous.
• Candidates currently based in the UAE are strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Maintain an independent mindset and challenge decisions constructively.
• Demonstrate integrity, professional judgement, and commercial awareness.
• Communicate clearly and translate complex risk matters into practical recommendations.
• Manage multiple regulated clients and competing priorities with autonomy.
• Apply strong knowledge of risk frameworks, controls, and regulatory expectations.