Associate Director, Risk & Conduct Strategy

Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA); Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is seeking an Associate Director in Conduct of Business Risk in Supervision to provide guidance and oversight to the team, delivering a risk-based supervision strategy aligned with the Board's risk tolerance. The role focuses on overseeing regulatory projects, policy work, and ensuring proportionate supervision across DFSA activities.

You will lead with a managerial and policy-driven mindset, develop staff capabilities, and drive improvements in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management or economics.
• Professional qualifications in finance or risk management are a plus.
• Evidence of continuing professional education relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Guide and oversee conduct risk supervisory activities with a risk-based approach.
• Lead strategy formulation, planning and policy development for supervision.
• Mentor staff, manage performance and development within the team.

Skills

Regulatory risk management

Leadership and team management

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management or Economics

Professional qualifications in finance/risk (CFA, FRM, PRM)

Job description

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is seeking an Associate Director in Conduct of Business Risk in Supervision to provide guidance and oversight to the team, delivering a risk-based supervision strategy aligned with the Board's risk tolerance. The role focuses on overseeing regulatory projects, policy work, and ensuring proportionate supervision across DFSA activities.

You will lead with a managerial and policy-driven mindset, develop staff capabilities, and drive improvements in