Senior Risk Officer: Enterprise Risk & Compliance

Apex; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex is seeking a Risk Officer to develop and oversee the risk management framework for its clients. The role acts as a second line of defense ensuring operational, regulatory, technology, conduct, and third-party risks are identified and managed.

The successful candidate will have 5–10 years of risk management experience in financial services, with strong knowledge of governance and regulatory expectations. A degree in Finance or Risk, and professional certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of risk management in financial services.
• Strong understanding of operational, conduct, and regulatory risk.
• Experience in regulated environments: ADGM/FSRA and DIFC preferred.
• Degree in Finance or Risk; FRM/PRM/CFA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the risk management framework for Apex clients.
• Own risk policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Maintain risk registers across operational, regulatory, tech, and third-party risks.
• Lead incident management and root cause analysis.
• Provide risk reporting to senior management and Board.
• Support regulatory discussions and ensure regulator-ready documentation.

Skills

Independent mindset

Integrity

Board reporting

Risk framework knowledge

Education

Finance degree

Risk degree

FRM/PRM/CFA certs

Job description

Apex is seeking a Risk Officer to develop and oversee the risk management framework for its clients. The role acts as a second line of defense ensuring operational, regulatory, technology, conduct, and third-party risks are identified and managed.

The successful candidate will have 5–10 years of risk management experience in financial services, with strong knowledge of governance and regulatory expectations. A degree in Finance or Risk, and professional certifications are preferred.