Strategic CRO: Banking Risk & Regulatory Leader

Foreground Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground Consultancy is seeking a Chief Risk Officer for a regulated financial institution in Dubai. The CRO will lead credit, market, operational and enterprise risk management, shaping risk policies and governance.

You will advise the board, manage regulatory relationships, and oversee internal risk teams while balancing growth with prudent risk practices. The role requires senior leadership, UAE market experience, and strong judgment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and risk governance
• Experience in UAE market preferred
• Senior risk leadership experience in banking or financial services

Responsibilities

• Lead credit, market, operational, and enterprise risk management.
• Oversee risk policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory reporting.
• Advise board and executive leadership on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
• Manage regulatory relationships and internal risk teams.

Skills

Mitigation

Financial Services

Credit

Banking

Risk Management

Finance

Leadership

Management

Job description

Foreground Consultancy is seeking a Chief Risk Officer for a regulated financial institution in Dubai. The CRO will lead credit, market, operational and enterprise risk management, shaping risk policies and governance.

You will advise the board, manage regulatory relationships, and oversee internal risk teams while balancing growth with prudent risk practices. The role requires senior leadership, UAE market experience, and strong judgment.