Risk & Compliance Lead

Client of Carter Knight; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Carter Knight is seeking a Senior Risk and Compliance Lead in the UAE to oversee the enterprise-wide risk and compliance function. The role reports directly to the Executive Committee and the Board, influencing risk strategy, governance, and investment decisions within a complex portfolio.

The successful candidate will shape the organisation's risk framework, drive regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive risk culture while collaborating with C-suite leaders on strategic

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in risk, compliance, governance or audit.
• Background in banking, financial services, investments or similar institutional environments.
• Strong expertise in enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience engaging with Executive Committees, Boards and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide risk and compliance strategies.
• Oversee credit, market, liquidity, operational, and regulatory risk across the organisation.
• Drive risk assessments, scenario planning, stress testing, and governance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance frameworks align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Prepare and present executive-level risk reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.
• Partner with key stakeholders to integrate risk considerations into strategic and investment decisions.
• Foster a strong risk and compliance culture across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Governance and audit

Job description

Role Overview

We are supporting a leading financial institution in the UAE in their search for a Risk and Compliance Lead to oversee the organisation's enterprise-wide risk and compliance function. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering direct exposure to the Executive Committee and Board. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the organisation's risk strategy, governance framework, and compliance agenda while supporting strategic investment decisions across a complex portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide risk and compliance strategies.
• Oversee credit, market, liquidity, operational, and regulatory risk across the organisation.
• Drive risk assessments, scenario planning, stress testing, and governance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance frameworks align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Prepare and present executive-level risk reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.
• Partner with key stakeholders to integrate risk considerations into strategic and investment decisions.
• Foster a strong risk and compliance culture across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in risk management, compliance, governance, or audit.
• Background within banking, financial services, investments, sovereign wealth funds, or similar institutional environments.
• Strong expertise in enterprise risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience engaging with Executive Committees, Boards, and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional risk or compliance certifications are advantageous.

Additional Information

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading financial institution and play a key role in strengthening enterprise risk and governance while supporting long-term organisational growth.

For further details or to apply, please submit your CV directly.