Head of Risk Management– FX CFD Brokerage

David Kennedy Recruitment Ltd.; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

David Kennedy Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with a leading FX & CFD brokerage to appoint a Head of Dealing Desk / Risk Management. This role blends strategic risk leadership with hands-on oversight of trading performance and profitability.

You will own the global risk framework, balance liquidity, hedging and exposure, and influence executive decisions across multiple jurisdictions from Dubai. The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years in FX/CFD risk with A-Book/B-Book and trading infrastructure

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in Forex/CFD brokerage risk management, dealing or trading operations.
• Strong practical knowledge of A-Book, B-Book and Hybrid models.
• Hands-on experience with MT5 Manager, PrimeXM, Centroid, oneZero or equivalent infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in liquidity management, hedging, exposure monitoring and institutional trading operations.
• Ability to make confident, data-driven decisions in volatile markets.
• Leadership capability and the confidence to work directly with executive stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing multi-jurisdictional or global brokerage operations.
• Knowledge of FIX API connectivity and liquidity aggregation.

Responsibilities

• Global Risk Strategy: Lead and continuously enhance market, liquidity, operational and counterparty risk frameworks.
• Trading Book Optimisation: Oversee A-Book, B-Book and Hybrid models for profitability with controlled risk.
• Exposure & Hedging: Design hedging strategies, manage liquidity provider relationships and exposure limits.
• Trading Intelligence: Analyse client flow and toxic trading patterns to optimise performance.
• Trading Infrastructure: Strengthen execution and risk monitoring using MT5 Manager, PrimeXM, Centroid and oneZero.
• Market Volatility: Lead risk decisions during major events and periods of disruption.
• Executive Influence: Deliver risk intelligence to senior management to support commercial decisions.
• Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing risk management team.

Skills

Forex risk management

CFD risk management

A-Book/B-Book

Liquidity management

Hedging

Trading performance

Leadership

Decision making under volatility

Executive stakeholder management

Global brokerage operations

Tools

MT5 Manager

PrimeXM

Centroid

oneZero

Job description

Head of Dealing Desk / Risk Management – FX & CFD Brokerage

Take Control of Risk. Shape Trading Strategy. Drive Global Growth.

David Kennedy Recruitment is partnering with an established Forex and CFD brokerage to identify a commercially astute, technically strong Head of Dealing Desk / Risk Management.

This is far more than a traditional risk management position. We're looking for a leader who understands the mechanics of a successful brokerage, thrives in fast-moving financial markets and knows how to balance risk exposure, trading performance and profitability.

You'll take ownership of the firm's global risk framework, influence key trading decisions and play a central role in shaping the brokerage's future.

If you've built your career around A-Book/B-Book strategies, liquidity management, hedging and trading infrastructure, this could be your next big move.

What You'll Own

• Global Risk Strategy: Lead and continuously enhance the firm's market, liquidity, operational and counterparty risk frameworks.
• Trading Book Optimisation: Oversee A-Book, B-Book and Hybrid execution models, balancing profitability with controlled risk exposure.
• Exposure & Hedging: Design effective hedging strategies, manage liquidity provider relationships and establish exposure limits.
• Trading Intelligence: Analyse client flow, identify toxic trading patterns and optimise trading performance.
• Trading Infrastructure: Leverage platforms including MT5 Manager, PrimeXM, Centroid and oneZero to strengthen execution and risk monitoring.
• Market Volatility: Lead risk decisions during major economic events, high-impact announcements and periods of market disruption.
• Executive Influence: Deliver actionable risk intelligence to senior management, supporting strategic and commercial decisions.
• Leadership: Build, develop and mentor a high-performing risk management team.

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in speaking with professionals who combine deep technical brokerage expertise with a commercial mindset.

• 3-5+ years in Forex/CFD brokerage risk management, dealing or trading operations.
• Strong practical knowledge of A-Book, B-Book and Hybrid models.
• Hands-on experience with MT5 Manager, PrimeXM, Centroid, oneZero or equivalent infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in liquidity management, hedging, exposure monitoring and institutional trading operations.
• Ability to make confident, data-driven decisions in volatile markets.
• Leadership capability and the confidence to work directly with executive stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing multi-jurisdictional or global brokerage operations.
• Knowledge of FIX API connectivity and liquidity aggregation.
• Established relationships with liquidity providers and institutional counterparties.Experience building or scaling brokerage risk functions.
• Current residence in Dubai or willingness to relocate.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Real Ownership: Shape the firm's global approach to risk and trading exposure.
• Strategic Influence: Work closely with executive leadership and contribute directly to commercial performance.
• Build Your Team: Opportunity to develop a risk function around your vision and expertise.
• International Scope: Oversee risk across multiple markets, products and trading environments.
• Location Flexibility: Dubai is preferred, with Cyprus and remote arrangements also considered.
• Competitive Package: Executive-level compensation aligned with experience.

Ready to Lead from the Front?

If you're an experienced FX/CFD risk or dealing professional looking for greater ownership, strategic influence and the opportunity to make a measurable commercial impact, we'd like to hear from you.