Chief Risk Officer - FinTech & Digital Lending (Dubai)

PayTech Nexus Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Dubai is seeking a Head of Risk (Chief Risk Officer) to develop and execute risk strategies within the lending operations. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in risk management, strong expertise in regulatory frameworks, and a proven track record in leading risk functions. This role offers a 24-month contract with potential for extension and valuable career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years in financial services with at least 5 years in senior risk leadership role.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CFA or equivalent are expected.
• Deep knowledge of credit risk modelling and capital adequacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise risk strategy, policies and procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of the lending portfolio.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage relationships with regulators.

Skills

Credit operational market compliance

Regulatory frameworks

Digital lending platforms

Stakeholder engagement

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field

Master's degree (e.g. MBA or MSc in Risk Management)

Tools

Enterprise risk systems (e.g. SAS, Moodys, RiskCalc, Oracle FCCM)

Job description

A financial services company in Dubai is seeking a Head of Risk (Chief Risk Officer) to develop and execute risk strategies within the lending operations. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in risk management, strong expertise in regulatory frameworks, and a proven track record in leading risk functions. This role offers a 24-month contract with potential for extension and valuable career growth opportunities.