Risk Officer

Overview

Job Overview

• The Risk Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the firm’s risk management framework.
• The role will act as a key second line of defence, ensuring that operational, regulatory, technology, cyber, conduct, and third-party risks are properly identified, monitored, and managed.
• The role will report functionally to the Board / Risk Committee and administratively to senior management.
• Key Responsibilities* Develop and maintain the Enterprise Risk Management framework, Risk Appetite Statement, and Key Risk Indicators.
• Own and update risk policies, procedures, and risk governance documentation.
• Maintain the firm’s Risk Register across operational, regulatory, conduct, technology, and third-party risks.
• Provide risk reporting and insights to senior management, the Board, and relevant committees.
• Assess risks related to new products, digital assets, technology infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Oversee outsourcing and third-party risk management, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and control improvement actions.
• Work closely with Compliance and MLRO teams to align risk management with regulatory and financial crime obligations.
• Support regulatory discussions and ensure risk documentation is regulator-ready.
• Requirements* Around 10 years of risk management experience within financial services.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, conduct risk, regulatory risk, and governance.
• Experience working in a regulated environment; ADGM/FSRA or DIFC experience is preferred.
• Exposure to fintech, digital assets, blockchain, custody, or technology-driven financial services is highly advantageous.
• Degree in Finance, Risk, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, or CFA are preferred.
• Key Competencies* Independent mindset with the ability to challenge business decisions constructively.
• Strong integrity, sound judgement, and clean regulatory record.
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a startup-style environment.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, controls, and regulatory expectations.