Market Risk Analyst (UAEN)

Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Dubai is seeking a Market Risk Analyst to join their Risk Management team. The role involves monitoring market risk exposures, analyzing various financial parameters, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and 1-5 years of experience in market risk or financial risk roles. Key skills include financial modeling, risk analysis, and advanced Excel. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years’ experience in Market Risk, Treasury, or Financial Risk roles.
• FRM, CFA, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Solid understanding of market risk concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily market risk exposures across trading and banking portfolios.
• Analyze VaR, sensitivities, and stress test outcomes.
• Prepare regular risk reports and dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Financial modeling

Excel expertise

Python/R skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Risk systems

Job description

Market Risk Analyst (UAEN) – Dubai

About the Client

Our client, a leading financial institution in Dubai, is looking for a Market Risk Analyst to join their Risk Management team. This role focuses on monitoring and assessing the bank’s market risk exposures while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily market risk exposures across trading and banking portfolios, covering interest rate, FX, equity, commodity, and liquidity risks.
• Analyze VaR, sensitivities, stress test outcomes, and limit usage.
• Prepare regular risk reports and dashboards, flagging any breaches or trends to management.
• Support risk control development and early warning systems.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis on investment portfolios, assessing impacts on capital and profitability.
• Oversee liquidity risk metrics and assist with liquidity stress tests and contingency planning.
• Ensure adherence to Central Bank regulations and assist with audit submissions.
• Review treasury and investment portfolio risks and provide recommendations.
• Maintain risk systems, enhance models, and ensure data quality.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
• 1–5 years’ experience in Market Risk, Treasury, or Financial Risk roles.
• FRM, CFA, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Solid understanding of market risk concepts (VaR, duration, sensitivities, liquidity risk).
• Experience with risk systems, financial modeling, and advanced Excel; Python/R skills advantageous.
• Knowledge of fixed income, FX, and derivatives markets.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.