Chief Risk Officer

Mirabaud & Cie SA; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international banking firm in Dubai seeks a seasoned professional to lead its Risk and Operations Teams. The ideal candidate will have 20 years of experience in the banking sector, excellent knowledge of DFSA regulations, and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment and various employee benefits aimed at promoting work-life balance.

Benefits

Family-friendly environment

Flexible working arrangements

Cultural and sporting activities

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in a similar role within the banking sector.
• Very good knowledge of DFSA regulations.
• Fluent in English; Arabic or French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk and Operations Teams (3-5 people).
• Ensure compliance with DFSA rules.
• Contribute to risk analysis and monitoring tools.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Stress resistance

Education

Degree in Economics or Finance

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the Risk and Operations Teams (3-5 people);
• Ensure the development and implementation of controls;
• Monitor the business activities in line with the DFSA rules;
• Define limits for financial counterparties and monitor compliance;
• Valuation of portfolios (LTV) for Lombard loans;
• Controlling market operations monitoring limits and margin calls for derivatives operations;
• Ensure the reporting of CFTC and exchange limits;
• Contribute to the development of risk analysis and monitoring tools (Bank and Group);
• Participate in 2nd level controls for regulatory reporting (FP LE AR);
• Conduct due diligence relating to the client on-boarding process;
• Improve existing tools and processes;
• Promote the risk culture within the bank;
• Assist with compliance tasks as required;

Qualifications:

• Degree in Economics or Finance or equivalent;
• 20 years experience within a similar role in the banking sector;
• Very good knowledge of DFSA regulations;
• Very good knowledge of derivatives operations and margining;
• Excellent interpersonal skills ability to listen and customer oriented;
• Accurate methodical rigorous and quick;
• Stress resistant;
• Fluent English Arabic or French an asset;

Additional Information:

We offer a family-friendly and dynamic international environment with direct impact on the business. Our environment encourages autonomy and entrepreneurship, and we provide flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance. We also offer a variety of cultural and sporting activities, inclusion and equal treatment, and various employee benefits and family-friendly benefits.

Work Arrangements:

This is a full-time position with no remote work option.