Senior ERM Director: AI-Driven Risk Strategy & Controls

Bakkt LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakkt LLC is seeking a Director of Enterprise Risk Management in Dubai who will oversee the design and governance of the risk framework in a financial technology setting. This hands-on role emphasizes continuous improvement and strategic implementation of risk policies in line with regulatory obligations.

The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of experience in enterprise risk management, knowledge of the digital asset landscape, and skills in driving execution through influence rather than direct oversight.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise risk management or compliance.
• Solid understanding of the crypto and blockchain ecosystem.
• Proven ability to support strategic change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk mitigation across the enterprise while supporting business-centric initiatives.
• Design and continuously improve the ERM framework and risk policies.
• Prepare risk reporting and translate complex risk scenarios for non-technical audiences.

Skills

Execution & Influence

Counterparty & Market Risk Acumen

Change Management

Continuous Improvement Bias

AI & Agentic Workflow Fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related

Tools

Risk Management Frameworks

Job description

Bakkt LLC is seeking a Director of Enterprise Risk Management in Dubai who will oversee the design and governance of the risk framework in a financial technology setting. This hands-on role emphasizes continuous improvement and strategic implementation of risk policies in line with regulatory obligations.

The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of experience in enterprise risk management, knowledge of the digital asset landscape, and skills in driving execution through influence rather than direct oversight.