Chief Risk Officer/Head of Risk Management

Tasks

• Management of the asset allocation strategy in the UAE or in regional asset allocation portfolios
• Responsibility for setting financial goals such as asset allocation, income requirements, and consistency of risk-adjusted returns at the highest level
• Development of risk tolerance frameworks for investment portfolios within client portfolios
• Ensuring the necessary liquidity to meet current short-term needs, including maintaining an adequate cash balance and/or a reserve of investments
• Development of investment solutions, including hedging strategies, derivative instruments, and foreign exchange and currency management
• Participating in internal oversight committees, assessing the impact on customers, and making recommendations where necessary
• Collaborate with clients on the implementation of services or portfolio management to demonstrate management skills

Requirements

• At least 10+ years of relevant experience in the banking industry, with expertise in middle-office/credit risk, corporate finance, and risk systems
• A university degree, master’s degree, or advanced qualification from accredited institutions such as CFA, FRM, CPA, KSAU, PhD, or MSc. Knowledge of portfolio management, including topics taught by analysts in credit, market/trading regulation, global trade finance, treasury services, and consulting
• Knowledge of risk management methods, including regulatory capital adequacy, operational losses, and stress tests
• A deep understanding of the risk factors that affect a client’s retail business operations and financial position
• Basic data analysis skills—proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and statistical software
• Understanding of IT systems such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel frequently on business to gain an understanding of regional or international markets
• Proactive, flexible, and a strong sense of urgency to close the deal

We offer

• A selection based on international experience in Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai, etc.
• Become part of an elite group of financial advisors who work with our partners, co-managers, or senior leadership teams to advance your career
• Building long-term relationships with your colleagues, as we have been here from day one to uphold integrity, excellence, and success in our personal lives and our work