Risk Manager

BTSE; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech and blockchain technology leader seeks an experienced Risk Manager in Dubai. Responsibilities include designing the risk management framework and monitoring risks across business lines. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in risk management, strong understanding of UAE regulations, and native-level Arabic proficiency. This role also requires UAE citizenship and the ability to work locally. Join a rapidly expanding team to ensure compliance and innovate within the digital asset space.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in risk management or financial services.
• Strong understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to implement risk frameworks and reporting.
• Native-level Arabic and strong English communication skills.
• UAE citizenship and legal authorization to work locally.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement risk management framework.
• Monitor and analyze financial, market, and liquidity risks.
• Prepare risk reports and advise on new products.
• Collaborate with compliance and audit teams.
• Deliver training on risk management practices.

Skills

Risk Management

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

BTSE Group is a global leader in fintech and blockchain technology, anchored by three core business pillars: Exchange, Payments, and Infrastructure Development. Serving over 100 corporate clients worldwide, we provide white-label exchange and payment solutions. Our offerings encompass everything from exchange infrastructure hosting and development to custody, wallets, payments, blockchain integration, trading, and more.

BTSE has pioneered multiple trading technologies that have been widely adopted across the industry, establishing new benchmarks for innovation, performance, and security in digital asset trading. Consistently ranked among the top 10 global exchanges, BTSE is expanding rapidly and invites ambitious, driven professionals to become valuable members of its B2C and B2B businesses.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to design, implement, and lead the risk management framework for a licensed virtual asset and fintech business based in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting risks across all business lines, ensuring the firm operates within its defined risk appetite and in full compliance with VARA and UAE regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

Enterprise & Operational Risk

• Develop and maintain the company’s risk management framework, policies, and procedures in accordance with VARA guidelines and international best practices.
• Identify, evaluate, and monitor enterprise-wide risks, including operational, technology, cyber, and outsourcing risks.
• Maintain the risk register, perform regular control testing, and ensure effective follow-up on remediation plans.
• Coordinate risk control self-assessments (RCSAs) and ensure timely mitigation of key findings.
• Support development of internal controls and provide assurance over the effectiveness of existing processes.

Financial, Market & Liquidity Risk

• Monitor and analyze market, trading, and liquidity exposures, with a focus on risks inherent to virtual asset operations.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate resilience under adverse conditions.
• Define and maintain risk appetite statements, limit structures, and key risk indicators (KRIs) in coordination with leadership.
• Contribute to capital and liquidity risk assessments and ensure controls align with regulatory requirements.

Governance, Reporting & Advisory

• Prepare and deliver periodic risk reports and dashboards for management and board committees.
• Advise on risk implications of new products, partnerships, and technology initiatives.
• Support the incident management, business continuity, and crisis response frameworks.
• Collaborate with compliance, audit, and internal control teams to ensure end-to-end risk oversight.
• Deliver training and promote awareness of risk management practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in risk management, internal control, or financial risk within fintech, virtual assets, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks (VARA, DFSA, FSRA, CBUAE) and risk governance principles.
• Proven ability to implement risk frameworks, monitoring tools, and reporting mechanisms.
• Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative risk analysis, including stress testing and scenario evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Native-level Arabic proficiency, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• UAE citizenship is required for this role, along with legal authorization to work locally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, ICA or equivalent.

Nice to haves

• Experience managing crypto market risk, custody risk, or technology risk.
• Familiarity with risk analytics or visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Exposure to enterprise resilience and operational continuity planning.

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