Chief Risk Officer (ADGM, Broker Dealer)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the firm's enterprise risk management framework in accordance with applicable FSRA Rules and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee risk governance processes covering operational, market, liquidity, technology, cyber security, outsourcing, conduct, and strategic risks.
• Monitor the firm's overall risk profile and ensure material risks are managed within approved risk appetite and tolerance levels.
• Provide independent risk oversight and challenge over business activities, client onboarding frameworks, trading operations, new products, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments, stress testing, scenario analysis, and control effectiveness reviews.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of risk policies, procedures, risk indicators, and reporting frameworks.
• Review material risk events, operational incidents, and control failures, ensuring appropriate escalation and remediation.
• Prepare regular risk reports for the Board, Board Committees, and senior management.
• Liaise with the FSRA on risk management matters, regulatory reviews, and supervisory engagements.
• Promote a strong risk culture across the organisation and support risk-based decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in risk management within financial services, brokerages, capital markets, banking, fintech, or virtual asset businesses.
• Strong understanding of ADGM regulatory requirements and risk management expectations.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise risk management frameworks and governance structures.
• Experience engaging with regulators, Boards, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Profile

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgement and business acumen.
• Able to provide independent challenge while maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrates high integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment.
• Passion for financial services, digital assets, and emerging technologies.
• Embraces the use of AI and technology to enhance risk monitoring, reporting, and operational efficiency.