Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or law, with 3-6 years of experience in risk management, preferably within banking or financial services. A strong understanding of banking regulations, financial markets, and experience in operational, credit, and enterprise risk management are essential. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills are also required.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting
Company Industry
Banking & Financial Services
About the opportunity
Our client is a well-established international financial institution with a strong presence across multiple global markets. Known for its entrepreneurial culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to excellence, the organization offers professionals the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing their careers within a dynamic and growing business.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced risk manager to join a high-performing team and play a key role in strengthening the firm's risk management framework across credit, market, operational, and regulatory risk disciplines.
Key responsibilities
Maintain and enhance the organisation's risk appetite framework, ensuring alignment with business strategy and risk tolerance.
Manage and update the enterprise risk register, ensuring key risks are identified, monitored, and appropriately mitigated.
Prepare and coordinate the annual internal capital adequacy assessment process (ICAAP).
Produce risk reporting for senior management and board-level committees, highlighting key trends, exposures, and mitigation measures.
Monitor regulatory developments and support the implementation of required changes within the risk management framework.
Conduct periodic reviews of risk and credit policies to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
Prepare materials and documentation for risk management committee meetings.
Review credit proposals, perform risk analysis, and provide recommendations to relevant approval committees.
Assess and recommend counterparty limits while monitoring ongoing compliance.
Oversee derivatives exposure and margin management activities, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
Support regulatory reporting obligations, including derivatives-related reporting requirements.
Identify, assess, and manage operational risks across the business.
Maintain and enhance the internal controls framework to ensure effective risk mitigation.
Investigate operational risk incidents and ensure appropriate reporting, remediation, and follow-up actions.
Promote a strong risk-aware culture throughout the organisation.
Candidate profile
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, law, or a related discipline.
3–6 years' experience within risk management, ideally gained within banking, financial services, or a leading consulting firm.
Strong understanding of banking regulations, regulatory reporting, financial markets, and banking products.
Experience across operational, credit, and enterprise risk management disciplines.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organisational and administrative capabilities.
Up-to-date knowledge of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Additional language skills are advantageous.
What's on offer
Opportunity to work within a respected international financial institution.
Exposure to senior leadership and direct involvement in key strategic initiatives.
Collaborative and supportive working environment.
High levels of autonomy and ownership.
Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
Inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation, and individual contribution.
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