Risk Operations Manager: Real-Time Trading Risk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and performance-aligned compensation

Clear opportunities for long-term professional growth

Direct exposure to business decision-making

Corporate housing access

Comprehensive health insurance

Psychological support program

Partial compensation for sports activities

Partial reimbursement for education and certifications

Job summary

SFORS in Dubai is seeking a Risk Operations Manager to enhance its risk management framework. This role entails real-time monitoring, analytical assessment, and close collaboration with trading teams. Responsibilities include monitoring trading activities, assessing portfolio risks, and enhancing current risk management approaches. Ideal candidates will have operational experience, ideally in trading, and possess strong analytical skills. We provide a competitive compensation package, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Proactive, self-driven and able to work independently.
• Experience using SQL, Python, or R for analytical purposes is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Head of Risk Management.
• Monitor trading activities in line with risk limits and internal policies.
• Assess portfolio risk exposure and identify vulnerabilities.
• Optimize risk management approaches using in-house tools.
• Communicate risk-related insights to teams.
• Strengthen internal controls and risk governance processes.

Skills

Operational/support/customer experience background

Previous experience in trading

Quantitative background

Data analysis skills

Experience using SQL, Python, R

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

English: Upper-Intermediate/Advanced

Job description

SFORS in Dubai is seeking a Risk Operations Manager to enhance its risk management framework. This role entails real-time monitoring, analytical assessment, and close collaboration with trading teams. Responsibilities include monitoring trading activities, assessing portfolio risks, and enhancing current risk management approaches. Ideal candidates will have operational experience, ideally in trading, and possess strong analytical skills. We provide a competitive compensation package, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive health insurance.