Strategic Risk & Trading Leader, UAE Wealth & Trading

Revolut Ltd; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work location

Metal subscription

Year-round events

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Revolut Ltd. seeks a Head of Risk for its UAE Wealth & Trading entity. The role leads risk management, ensures compliance with UAE regulations, and shapes risk strategy across departments. You will drive KRIs, risk appetite, and governance while mentoring a team of specialists.

This senior position requires deep experience in financial markets, risk frameworks, and cross-functional leadership, with flexibility to work across office, home, or abroad within a dynamic fintech environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or recognised certification in finance or related field.
• Regulatory qualification such as CMA license exams or equivalent.
• Strong track record in risk management within regulated financial services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with 1st line of defence to identify operational and strategic risks.
• Develop and maintain risk management policies, KRIs, risk appetite, and governance frameworks.
• Make timely risk decisions and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Produce comprehensive risk reports and escalate critical issues as needed.
• Engage with regulators to ensure local regulatory compliance and standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of risk specialists and drive cross-functional risk projects.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Quantitative decision-making

Problem solving

Education

University degree or recognised certification (FRM, CIA, CMA, ICA, or equivalent)

CMA license exams

Tools

SQL

Job description

Revolut Ltd. seeks a Head of Risk for its UAE Wealth & Trading entity. The role leads risk management, ensures compliance with UAE regulations, and shapes risk strategy across departments. You will drive KRIs, risk appetite, and governance while mentoring a team of specialists.

This senior position requires deep experience in financial markets, risk frameworks, and cross-functional leadership, with flexibility to work across office, home, or abroad within a dynamic fintech environment.