Head of Risk & Regulatory Strategy

CryptoproNetwork; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-from-home arrangement

Job summary

Binance in Abu Dhabi seeks a Head of Risk to design and oversee the enterprise-wide risk management framework in a regulated environment. You will lead risk governance, regulatory engagement, and development of risk controls across market, liquidity, and operational domains.

You will partner with senior management and the board, ensuring risk data quality, robust ICAAP processes, and proactive regulator interactions in line with FSRA and ADGM guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law, Mathematics, Engineering, or another relevant field.
• Extensive risk management experience in exchanges, clearing houses, capital markets, or virtual asset environments.
• Strong knowledge of local regulatory frameworks and risk principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework across key risk categories.
• Define and maintain risk appetite statements with senior management and the board.
• Oversee risk monitoring and produce reports for senior management and the board.
• Ensure timely escalation and mitigation of material risks, supporting governance processes.
• Contribute to ICAAP and stress testing under applicable requirements.
• Act as risk liaison with regulators, ensuring regulatory risk requirements are met.
• Provide input into regulatory submissions related to risk and capital adequacy.
• Ensure independence and resourcing of the risk function, integrated into governance.
• Participate in risk-related committees and challenge management when needed.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory engagement

Governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Communication

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Finance/Economics/Law degree

Risk management qualification

Regulatory compliance background

Job description

Binance in Abu Dhabi seeks a Head of Risk to design and oversee the enterprise-wide risk management framework in a regulated environment. You will lead risk governance, regulatory engagement, and development of risk controls across market, liquidity, and operational domains.

You will partner with senior management and the board, ensuring risk data quality, robust ICAAP processes, and proactive regulator interactions in line with FSRA and ADGM guidelines.