Chief Risk Officer

Mirabaud & Cie SA; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial institution in Dubai is seeking a senior risk and operations manager to lead teams and ensure compliance with DFSA regulations. This full-time role requires 20 years of experience in banking, with a focus on derivatives and risk culture promotion. The company offers a dynamic environment with flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly environment

Various employee benefits

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk and Operations Teams (3-5 people).
• Ensure development and implementation of controls.
• Monitor business activities in line with DFSA rules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Stress resistance

Education

Degree in Economics or Finance or equivalent

Job description

• 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 :

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Family-friendly and dynamic international environment;
Direct impact on the business no matter your position or seniority;
Work in an environment that encourages autonomy and entrepreneurship;
Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance;
Variety of cultural and sporting activities during your free time;
Inclusion and equal treatment;
Various employee benefits & family friendly benefits.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time