Risk Operations Manager (UAE)

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

HI!
SFORS trades inthe global financial markets and are among the key proprietary trading players and pre-market trading leaders.
Our company owes its 20years ofsuccess inthe stock market toconstantly investing intalent development, trading technologies, progressive risk management models, and effective trading strategies- all ofwhich drive trader success.
SFORS operates exclusively with proprietary funds, without any third-party investments.

We are looking for a Risk Operations Manager to support and strengthen our risk management framework across trading activities. This role combines real-time monitoring, analytical assessment, and close collaboration with trading and operations teams to ensure disciplined risk control and informed decision-making.

Core Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Head of Risk Management
• Monitor trading activities in line with defined risk limits and internal policies
• Assess portfolio risk exposure and identify potential vulnerabilities
• Enhance and optimize current risk management approaches using in-house tools and reporting systems
• Stay continuously informed about market dynamics, macro drivers, and portfolio performance factors
• Provide coverage for a group of trading desks
• Communicate risk-related insights and updates to traders, broker management, and operations teams
• Contribute to strengthening internal controls and risk governance processes

Skills & Qualifications:

• Operational/support/customer experience background
• Previous experience in trading is a strong plus
• Quantitative background, data analysis skills would be a plus
• Experience using SQL, Python, R for analytical purposes would be a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, self-driven and able to work independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• English: Upper-Intermediate/Advanced

What We Offer:

• Competitive and performance-aligned compensation package
• Clear opportunities for long-term professional growth and strategic career development
• A high-trust, collaborative environment with strong ownership culture
• Direct exposure to business decision-making and impact at scale

In addition, we provide:

• Corporate housing access - up to 2-3 weeks per year free accommodation in Larnaca (Cyprus) for vacations, business trips, or work-related travel
• Comprehensive health insurance, including annual medical check-ups
• Psychological support program (up to 4 sessions per month)
• Partial compensation for tennis training, gym memberships, other sports activities, rehabilitation, massages, and participation in competitions (including international events)
• Partial reimbursement for external professional education and certificationsFull access to internal educational, cultural, and entertainment initiatives, including guest lectures