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Job Description

• Role & Responsibilities
  

• Manage multiple FRM projects and ensure all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time
• Own and implement initiatives around market and liquidity risks
• Manage teams as well as senior client stakeholders and be responsible for delivering high quality results and generating effective and impactful solutions
• Play a key role in the development of less experienced staff through mentoring, training and advising
• Remain current on new developments in Risk advisory services capabilities and financial industry knowledge.
  

• Establish, maintain and strength internal and external relationships
• Identify possible opportunities and direct purist for new client opportunities
• Draw on your knowledge and experience to create practical and innovative insights for clients contributing to KPMG thought leadership
• The Individual
• Thorough understanding of Market Risk and Liquidity Risk
• Experience in Quantitative Analytics, Market Risk Models including VaR, FRTB, IRRBB, CVA
• Experience in Liquidity management including liquidity gap, ALM, FTP, ILAAP
• Experience with risk models development and validation
• Good understanding of Spot and Derivative markets operations for equities, interest rate, credit, commodities and foreign exchange products; Risk management (hedging strategies) and valuation aspects of the same
• Prior experience in Financial Modeling
• Good understanding of local and international regulatory requirements including Basel and CBUAE guidelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Prior experiences in managing and motivating a team in risk related areas, with clear leadership in market and liquidity risks
• Strong ability to map client business requirements and convert the same to a viable business proposition
• Exposure to business development in consulting (Pre-sales support, proposals, RFP responses)
• Strong communication skills with client facing experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects at a time
• Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by example
• Qualifications
• As a minimum a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field including Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics or similar.
• 7+ years of strong financial risk management /Quantitative analysis experience within a financial institutions or Consultancy/big 4 firms
• Professional certification in FRM, PRM, CFA is recommended but not mandatory
• Aptitude for quantitative analysis and strong numerical skills with evidence of advanced financial modeling skills
• Experience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. Python, R, SAS, MATLAB, Calypso, Murex, etc.)
• WHAT WE OFFER YOU
• A professional work environment full of challenges and development opportunities
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and coaching to develop new skills and progress your career.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Sales
• IndustriesAccounting

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Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and report market risk exposures for proprietary funds, Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs), and client portfolios.

Utilize risk metrics such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis to assess potential losses and risk concentrations.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly market risk reports for internal stakeholders and senior management.

Accurately calculate the Net Asset Value (NAV) for various funds, including structured notes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal guidelines.

Publish periodic fund fact sheets, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of fund performance and risk metrics.

Reconcile NAV calculations with accounting and trading desks to ensure data integrity.

Maintain and update risk metrics dashboards for proprietary funds and AMC portfolios.

Collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, and operations teams to ensure consistent risk measurement and reporting standards.

Support the enhancement of risk measurement tools and processes.

• System Implementation & Framework Development

Lead or contribute to building and implementing market risk frameworks within new risk management systems.

• Compliance & Controls

Assist in audit and compliance reviews related to market risk and fund valuations.

Identify opportunities to automate and streamline risk reporting and NAV calculation processes.

Stay updated with market risk management best practices, regulatory changes, and industry trends.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in market risk, fund valuation, or risk reporting within a brokerage, bank, or asset management environment.
• Strong understanding of market risk concepts including VaR, stress testing, and risk factor sensitivities.
• Hands-on experience in calculating NAV for funds, especially structured notes, and publishing fund fact sheets.
• Proficiency in Excel (including advanced formulas, pivot tables) and familiarity with risk management tools/systems (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, Barra, or in-house platforms).
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies, with experience or aptitude for building frameworks in new platforms.
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., VBA, Python) are a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present risk reports and interact with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

As a seasoned market risk professional, you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing market risk exposures for various asset classes. Your expertise in risk metrics such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis will help assess potential losses and risk concentrations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing and presenting market risk reports to senior management and stakeholders. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and analyzing market risk exposures for equities, fixed income, and commodities.
• Developing and maintaining complex risk models to quantify potential losses and risk concentrations.
• Preparing and presenting market risk reports to senior management and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for:

Designing and implementing risk reporting dashboards to provide timely and accurate information on market risk exposures.

• Collaborating with portfolio managers, traders, and operations teams to ensure consistent risk measurement and reporting standards.
• Supporting the enhancement of risk measurement tools and processes.

Additionally, you will ensure that all risk reporting and NAV calculations adhere to regulatory standards and internal control frameworks.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in market risk, fund valuation, or risk reporting within a brokerage, bank, or asset management environment.
• Strong understanding of market risk concepts including VaR, stress testing, and risk factor sensitivities.
• Proficiency in Excel (including advanced formulas, pivot tables) and familiarity with risk management tools/systems (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, Barra, or in-house platforms).
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

My client, a global leader in strategic management consulting, is currently seeking an Associate / Senior Associate with expertise in Market Risk for the Financial Services Sector. The role is based in Dubai and focuses on consulting opportunities within the Market Risk domain across the Middle East region. Candidates must be willing to travel 80% - 90% of the time. The role requires leadership of a small team and aims to grow the Market Risk practice. Ideal candidates will have at least 7+ years of professional experience with a good mix of Banking and Management Consulting exposure. The client prefers candidates who graduated from top-tier universities and, ideally, completed MBAs at globally recognized institutions (e.g., London Business School, INSEAD, Harvard).
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Review derivative and capital market instrument pricing models
• Review operational risk management and internal control policies and procedures
• Develop and support risk management models for client deliverables
This opportunity offers the chance to work within a trusted global brand and provides a clear career development path. A generous tax-free package plus benefits are available for the right candidate.

About The Company

New Sourcing International (NSI) is a leading international talent acquisition group, established in 1999, with operations worldwide. We provide niche recruitment solutions tailored to specific markets, regions, and industries. Managed by industry professionals with diverse domain and geographic experience, NSI has a broad database and tools to access both passive and active candidates. Our presence spans countries including Australia, North America, Africa, UK, and the UAE. For over 11 years, NSI has offered recruitment, executive search, headhunting, outsourcing, contract staffing, and project recruitment services.

ADSS Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

ADSS Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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ADSS is a successful retail and institutional brokerage based in Abu Dhabi with operations in Dubai. The company is currently undergoing a multi-year transformation to become a faster growing, purpose-led, AI-driven enterprise that delivers market-leading personalized content, propositions, and experiences to traders. To reinforce client-centricity the company structure, technology and operations are being redesigned alongside the crafting of a high-performance culture underpinned by a new set of core values which are about to be launched. The objective is for ADSS to become a dynamic and innovative, global market leader as measured by feedback from clients, talent, shareholders, and competitors.

The Financial Risk Manager will be responsible for helping the Risk Department ensure ADSS is identifying, managing, and mitigating risks that arise from the financial Risk portfolio. The candidate will be responsible for evaluating the complete spectrum of financial risks related to the daily trading activities, not only but market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk using a variety of analytical techniques and will provide suitable mitigation plans to minimize risks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct statistical and quantitative analyses to identify and quantify potential risks. Prepare risk reports and recommendations highlighting the risks and proposing mitigations
• Gathering risk-related data and analyzing new customers based on available information including financial statements, external information agencies and trading experience
• Develop predictive financial and analytical models using the appropriate methodologies when required
• Conduct frequent reviews on the existing models and margins and mitigate the model and residual risk
• Produce daily, and periodic risk reporting for the senior management and support the regulatory reporting.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associate with the role, managing and escalating issues to senior management as needed.

ABOUT YOU

• 8+ years working in prime brokerage, brokerage of banking companies with hands on knowledge and experience in financial risk management
• Experience within brokerage industry is a plus
• Deep experience in Financial Risk Management (not only Market Risk, Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk)
• Strong Mathematical and Financial Backgrounds, Excellent statistical ability to solve financial problems that require a quantitative approach
• Forecasts and analysis on financial markets, macroeconomics, and monetary policies
• Team oriented and collaborative personality
• Organized and critical mindset
• Experience in Large Data management
• Excellent coding skills in Python will be valued
• Exposure to AI-models in Risk Management will be highly valued.
• FRM, PRM or CQF qualification will be highly valued

THE ADSS WAY

We exist to help our clients become better traders. We obsess about improving the opportunities and experiences we offer to clients and their ability to achieve positive outcomes.

We set the pace on innovation by unlocking potential. Speed matters, so we think and act with urgency. We are relentless in staying at the forefront of the market and clients’ minds. To do this we hire and develop the best and we invest for the long term.

We achieve trust through collaboration and accountability. We are better by working together openly and transparently across the company, and we take responsibility for what we say and do.

We positively impact the world in which we all live. We are proud of what we do, we insist on the highest standards and inspire others to achieve their goals. We live to our values.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionInformation Technology and Other
• IndustriesFinancial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking

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Job Title: Risk Management Leader

KPMG seeks an experienced professional to lead risk management efforts.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Manage multiple risk projects, ensuring all engagements are planned and delivered within time and budget.
• Implement initiatives around market and liquidity risks.
• Lead teams as well as senior stakeholders, responsible for delivering high-quality results and generating effective solutions.
• Play a key role in the development of less experienced staff through mentoring, training, and advising.
• Remain current on new developments in Risk advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.

• Establish internal and external relationships.
• Identify opportunities and direct pursuit for new client opportunities.
• Create practical and innovative insights for clients contributing to thought leadership.

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics or similar.
• 10+ years of strong risk management experience within financial institutions or Consultancy/big 4 firms.
• Professional certification in FRM, PRM, CFA is recommended but not mandatory.
• Aptitude for quantitative analysis and numerical skills with evidence of advanced financial modeling skills.
• Experience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. Python, R, SAS, VBA, MATLAB).

• A thorough understanding of Market Risk and Liquidity Risk.
• Experience in Quantitative Analytics, Market Risk Models including VaR, FRTB, Stress testing, Liquidity Analysis including ILAAP, Capital and RWA Management and Optimization, IRRBB, XVA and PFE.
• Experience with risk models development and validation.
• A good understanding of Spot and Derivative markets operations for equities, interest rate, credit, commodities, and foreign exchange products; Risk management (hedging strategies) and valuation aspects of the same.
• Prior experience in Financial Modeling.
• A good understanding of local and international regulatory requirements including Basel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experiences in managing and motivating a team in risk-related areas, with clear leadership in market and liquidity risks.
• A strong ability to map client business requirements and convert the same to a viable business proposition.
• Exposure to business development in consulting (Pre-sales support, proposals, RFP responses).
• Strong communication skills with client-facing experience.
• An ability to work under pressure – stringent deadlines and tough client conditions which may demand extended working hours.
• A willingness to travel anywhere within UAE or abroad.
• Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by example.

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Job Description

• Role & Responsibilities
  

• Manage multiple FRM projects and ensure all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time.
• Own and implement initiatives around market and liquidity risks.
• Manage teams as well as senior client stakeholders and be responsible for delivering high quality results and generating effective and impactful solutions.
• Play a key role in the development of less experienced staff through mentoring, training and advising.
• Remain current on new developments in Risk advisory services capabilities and financial industry knowledge.
  

• Establish, maintain and strength internal and external relationships.
• Identify possible opportunities and direct purist for new client opportunities.
• Draw on your knowledge and experience to create practical and innovative insights for clients contributing to KPMG thought leadership.
• The Individual
• Thorough understanding of Market Risk and Liquidity Risk
• Experience in Quantitative Analytics, Market Risk Models including VaR, FRTB, IRRBB, CVA
• Experience in Liquidity management including liquidity gap, ALM, FTP, ILAAP
• Experience with risk models development and validation
• Good understanding of Spot and Derivative markets operations for equities, interest rate, credit, commodities and foreign exchange products; Risk management (hedging strategies) and valuation aspects of the same
• Prior experience in Financial Modeling
• Good understanding of local and international regulatory requirements including Basel and CBUAE guidelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Prior experiences in managing and motivating a team in risk related areas, with clear leadership in market and liquidity risks
• Strong ability to map client business requirements and convert the same to a viable business proposition.
• Exposure to business development in consulting (Pre-sales support, proposals, RFP responses)
• Strong communication skills with client facing experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects at a time.
• Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by example.
• Qualifications
• As a minimum a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field including Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics or similar.
• 7+ years of strong financial risk management /Quantitative analysis experience within a financial institutions or Consultancy/big 4 firms
• Professional certification in FRM, PRM, CFA is recommended but not mandatory
• Aptitude for quantitative analysis and strong numerical skills with evidence of advanced financial modeling skills
• Experience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. Python, R, SAS, MATLAB, Calypso, Murex, etc.)
• WHAT WE OFFER YOU
• A professional work environment full of challenges and development opportunities
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and coaching to develop new skills and progress your career.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Sales
• IndustriesAccounting

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• Strong academic background including at least a bachelor's degree (Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or Physics preferred) or equivalent with 7-10 years of experience in Credit Risk Management functions in Banks or Risk Consulting
• GARP, CFA is a +
  

• Strong academic background including at least a bachelor's degree (Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or Physics preferred) or equivalent with 7-10 years of experience in Credit Risk Management functions in Banks or Risk Consulting
• GARP, CFA is a +
  

• Understanding of risk management related to banks, exchange companies, and other financial services companies.
• The candidate should have working knowledge of IFRS9, Credit Risk, and Basel guidelines.
• Knowledge of Probability of Default (PD) / Loss Given Default (LGD) / Exposure at Default (EAD) / Internal Ratings Based (IRB) / Stress Testing
• Understanding advanced modeling and validation methodologies and documentation
• Previous experience in Model development, model validation, or stress testing.
• Should have a good understanding of regulations such as BASEL 2/2.5/3 and their implications for banks.
• Good Analytical/Numerical experience demonstrated by cutting-edge quantitative/statistical analysis projects and experience with statistical packages such as Python/ SAS/ R/ Rshiny/ MATLAB will be a plus.
• Defining problems, collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
• Good Communication skills and ability to develop interpersonal relationships.
• Previous experience in executing engagements on Credit Risk
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and inclination to drive business development.
• Previous Banking experience a +

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Sales
• IndustriesAccounting

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• Strong academic background including at least a bachelor's degree (Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or Physics preferred) or equivalent with 7-10 years of experience in Credit Risk Management functions in Banks or Risk Consulting
• GARP, CFA is a +
  

• Strong academic background including at least a bachelor's degree (Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or Physics preferred) or equivalent with 7-10 years of experience in Credit Risk Management functions in Banks or Risk Consulting
• GARP, CFA is a +
  

• Understanding of risk management related to banks, exchange companies, and other financial services companies.
• The candidate should have working knowledge of IFRS9, Credit Risk, and Basel guidelines.
• Knowledge of Probability of Default (PD) / Loss Given Default (LGD) / Exposure at Default (EAD) / Internal Ratings Based (IRB) / Stress Testing
• Understanding advanced modeling and validation methodologies and documentation
• Previous experience in Model development, model validation, or stress testing.
• Should have a good understanding of regulations such as BASEL 2/2.5/3 and their implications for banks.
• Good Analytical/Numerical experience demonstrated by cutting-edge quantitative/statistical analysis projects and experience with statistical packages such as Python/ SAS/ R/ Rshiny/ MATLAB will be a plus.
• Defining problems, collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
• Good Communication skills and ability to develop interpersonal relationships.
• Previous experience in executing engagements on Credit Risk
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and inclination to drive business development.
• Previous Banking experience a +

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Sales
• IndustriesAccounting

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