RISK OFFICER

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) is seeking a Client Risk Officer to design and oversee risk management for its UAE clients. The role acts as a key second line of defence, ensuring operational, regulatory, technology and third-party risks are identified and managed.

The successful candidate will work with Compliance and MLRO teams to align risk frameworks with ADGM/FSRA and DIFC expectations, delivering regulator-ready documentation and insightful reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of risk management experience in financial services.
• Strong understanding of operational, conduct, regulatory risk and governance.
• Experience in regulated environments: ADGM/FSRA and DIFC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Enterprise Risk Management framework and Risk Appetite Statement.
• Own risk policies, procedures and risk governance documentation.
• Maintain Risk Register across operational, regulatory, conduct, technology and third-party risks.
• Oversee risk management including portfolio analysis and risk reporting to senior management and the Board.
• Assess risks for new products, digital assets, technology infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Oversee outsourcing and third‑party risk management, due diligence and monitoring.
• Lead incident management, root cause analysis and control improvements.
• Collaborate with Compliance/MLRO to align risk with regulatory obligations.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory risk

Governance

Communication to board

Education

Degree in Finance

FRM/PRM/CFA

Tools

NA

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Job Description: Client Risk Officer

Regulated Entity: ADGM/FSRA and DIFC

Primary Location: DUBAI and ABU DHABI - UAE

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Risk Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the risk management framework for Apex clients. The role will act as a key second line of defence for the respective clients, ensuring that operational, regulatory, technology, cyber, conduct, and third-party risks are properly identified, monitored, and managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain for Apex clients the Enterprise Risk Management framework, Risk Appetite Statement, and Key Risk Indicators.
• Own and update risk policies, procedures, and risk governance documentation.
• Maintain the Risk Register for Apex clients across operational, regulatory, conduct, technology, and third-party risks.
• Overseeing risk management including portfolio analysis.
• Provide risk reporting and insights to senior management, the Board, and relevant committees.
• Assess for Apex Clients risks related to new products, digital assets, technology infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Oversee outsourcing and third-party risk management, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and control improvement actions.
• Work closely with the client’s Compliance and MLRO teams to align risk management with regulatory and financial crime obligations.
• Support regulatory discussions and ensure risk documentation is regulator ready.

Requirements

Between 5 to 10 years experience of risk management within financial services Strong understanding of operational risk, conduct risk, regulatory risk and governance Experience working in a regulated environment: ADGM/FSRA and DIFC experience is preferred Degree in Finance or Risk Professional certification such as FRM, PRM, or CFA are preferred

Key Competencies

Independent mindset with the ability to challenge decisions constructively Strong integrity Good communication skills and experience reporting to board directors and senior management Strong understanding of risk frameworks, controls and regulatory expectations.