Associate Director | Dubai, UAE

Uniqus Consultech Inc; Dubai; On-site; AED 661,000 - 1,102,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniqus Consultech Inc in Dubai is seeking an Associate Director of Risk Management fluent in English and Arabic, with extensive consulting experience across Credit, Market, ALM, and Non-Financial Risk. Travel within the GCC and collaboration with banks, regulators, and advisory firms are required.

Based in Riyadh or regionally flexible, you will lead engagements, validate IFRS 9, Basel standards, and risk frameworks, and guide clients toward regulatory compliance while contributing to proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related discipline.
• FRM, CFA or equivalent certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Risk consulting & project delivery for regulatory and risk transformation engagements.
• Design, develop and implement robust risk management frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead client engagements, present findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Bilingual English/Arabic

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Excel

Python

R

SAS

Arabic-English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Risk Management

Master’s degree (preferred)

FRM

CFA

Tools

Excel

Python

R

SAS

Job description

Associate Director

Job Description

Requirements

Role Overview

We are seeking a Bilingual Risk Management Specialist who is fluent in both English and Arabic, with substantial experience across one or more Risk Management domains (Credit / Treasury & Market Risk / Capital & ALM / Non-Financial Risks). Ideally based in Riyadh, the candidate should have prior consulting experience with leading banks, regulatory bodies, Big-4, or boutique advisory firms. This role involves engaging in complex financial projects, assisting clients in navigating regulatory landscapes, and collaborating extensively with teams across the GCC region. Travel within the region will be required for short-term project assignments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Risk Consulting & Project Delivery

• Support high-impact regulatory and risk transformation engagements.
• Assist in the implementation/validation of IFRS 9, FRTB & Basel III/IV, ALM, Operational Risk initiatives.
• Perform detailed risk model validations and risk assessments for financial institutions.

2. Framework Development & Regulatory Compliance

• Assist clients in the design, development, and implementation of robust risk management frameworks.
• Guide clients in achieving regulatory compliance, specifically focusing on Basel standards and regional regulatory requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders to streamline risk management processes and align with global best practices.

3. Client Engagement & Collaboration

• Actively participate in client-facing engagements, presenting findings and recommendations clearly and effectively.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and client personnel to deliver integrated risk management solutions.
• Contribute to the development of proposals, thought leadership, and presentations tailored for client needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or equivalent are advantageous.

Key Skills & Experience

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in Risk Management (Credit, Market, Capital & ALM, or Operational Risk).
• Demonstrable prior consulting experience with leading banks, regulators, or advisory firms.
• Strong understanding of one or more from: IFRS 9, FRTB, Basel III/IV, ALM, Operational Risk and enterprise-wide risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Arabic, facilitating effective stakeholder engagement across the GCC region.
• Proficiency in analytical tools and software is preferred but not mandatory (e.g.Excel, R, Python, SAS).
• Flexibility and willingness to travel within the GCC region