Senior Risk Manager: Regional Risk & Governance Lead

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

L&D programs and Education subsidy

Team building programs and company**n?

Wellness and meal allowances

Comprehensive healthcare schemes for员工

Job summary

OKX in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Risk Manager to support the Regional Head of Risk across the region. You will help oversee financial and non-financial risks, strengthen risk frameworks, and ensure governance and reporting align with Group standards and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and other functions to embed regulatory considerations and drive risk governance across entities.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit, or compliance within regulated financial services, fintech, or digital asset firms.
• Experience building or expanding a risk function with internal controls, risk appetite, and governance under senior leadership.
• Well-versed in risk domains (operational, technology, cybersecurity, market, credit, liquidity) and recognised methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Head of Risk in overseeing regional risks and provide analyses and recommendations.
• Maintain and enhance regional risk frameworks, controls, and governance aligned with Group standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Legal, and other functions to embed regulatory and financial crime considerations in risk activities.
• Assist in internal and external audits and in regulatory review preparations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Collaborative work

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Economics/Business/Risk Management

Job description

OKX in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Risk Manager to support the Regional Head of Risk across the region. You will help oversee financial and non-financial risks, strengthen risk frameworks, and ensure governance and reporting align with Group standards and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and other functions to embed regulatory considerations and drive risk governance across entities.