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This role offers the chance to work with a reputable organization in the Financial Services Sector. Our client is seeking an experienced Associate / Senior Associate to lead a small team and grow their Market Risk practice.

The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of professional experience with a good mix of Banking and Management Consulting exposure. Ideally, they will have graduated from top-tier universities and completed MBAs at globally recognized institutions (e.g., London Business School, INSEAD, Harvard).

• 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

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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 level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Accounting

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A Credit Risk Management Specialist is required to manage and mitigate credit risk, develop processes, and oversee payment control.

Company Overview: We are a leading regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) based in Dubai, offering a comprehensive suite of services including virtual asset brokerage, OTC trading, yield-generating products, and virtual asset lending. As we scale our operations to serve high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager to manage Credit, Counterparty, and Market Risk to strengthen our risk management framework and ensure alignment with regulatory standards and best practices.

Role Summary:

The Senior Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of credit risk, counterparty risk, and market risk exposures across the group's virtual asset products and services. This role demands a deep understanding of traditional finance risk principles, combined with strong experience in emerging virtual asset markets. The role will report directly to the Head of Risk and will work closely with senior management, trading, compliance, product, and legal teams to ensure a robust and proactive risk environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Credit & Counterparty Risk Management

• Lead credit risk assessments for counterparties, institutional clients, OTC participants, and borrowers.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the credit risk management framework , including risk appetite, policies, procedures, and delegation matrices.

• Set and monitor counterparty exposure limits, assess creditworthiness, and manage collateral frameworks (e.g., margin, netting agreements).

• Conduct ongoing due diligence and periodic reviews of active counterparties.

• Design and implement credit scoring methodologies appropriate for virtual asset products and markets.

Market Risk Management

• Monitor and manage market risk exposures arising from proprietary positions, client flows, lending activities, and structured yield products.

• Develop market risk metrics (VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis) and implement real-time risk monitoring tools.

• Conduct daily P&L and exposure analysis, flagging material movements and breaches to senior management.

• Advise trading desks and treasury teams on risk-adjusted strategies.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with applicable Dubai regulatory requirements for VASPs (e.g., VARA guidelines, DFSA principles if applicable).

• Prepare and submit internal and regulatory risk reports as required.

• Engage with regulators during supervisory reviews, inspections, and audits, specifically in relation to credit and market risk management.

Strategic Risk Initiatives

• Partner with Product, Legal, and Business Development teams to ensure risk factors are embedded into new product launches.

• Drive initiatives to digitize and automate risk assessment, monitoring, and reporting processes.

• Support the development of a strong risk culture across the organization.

Committee Participation

• Serve as a key member of the Risk Committee, Credit Committee, and Product Launch Committee.

• Present regular risk reports and material findings to executive management and the Board Risk Committee.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related fields.

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in credit risk, counterparty risk, and/or market risk roles within financial services, with at least 2 years' exposure to digital assets or alternative assets preferred.

• Strong understanding of OTC trading, brokerage operations, lending products, and yield structures.

• Solid knowledge of collateralized lending, counterparty exposure management, and margining practices.

• Hands-on experience developing risk models and frameworks (credit scoring, VaR, stress tests).

• Familiarity with Dubai VASP regulations (VARA) and/or international virtual asset regulatory frameworks.

• Previous experience interacting with regulatory bodies preferred.

• FRM (Financial Risk Manager) – Mandatory.

• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) – Mandatory.

• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) is a plus.

Skills & Attributes:

• Highly analytical with strong quantitative risk management skills.

• Excellent judgment and ability to balance risk and commerciality.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth, and evolving regulatory environment.

• Integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

At M2 we believe in a workplace where talent, dedication, and passion are the only factors that count, regardless of gender, background, age, and other characteristics.

We embrace diversity because we know that it fuels innovation, fosters creativity, and drives success. So, if you're ready to join a team where your potential is truly valued, welcome aboard!

Company Overview: We are a leading regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) based in Dubai, offering a comprehensive suite of services including virtual asset brokerage, OTC trading, yield-generating products, and virtual asset lending. As we scale our operations to serve high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager to manage Credit, Counterparty, and Market Risk to strengthen our risk management framework and ensure alignment with regulatory standards and best practices.

Role Summary:

The Senior Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of credit risk, counterparty risk, and market risk exposures across the group's virtual asset products and services. This role demands a deep understanding of traditional finance risk principles, combined with strong experience in emerging virtual asset markets. The role will report directly to the Head of Risk and will work closely with senior management, trading, compliance, product, and legal teams to ensure a robust and proactive risk environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Credit & Counterparty Risk Management

• Lead credit risk assessments for counterparties, institutional clients, OTC participants, and borrowers.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the credit risk management framework , including risk appetite, policies, procedures, and delegation matrices.

• Set and monitor counterparty exposure limits, assess creditworthiness, and manage collateral frameworks (e.g., margin, netting agreements).

• Conduct ongoing due diligence and periodic reviews of active counterparties.

• Design and implement credit scoring methodologies appropriate for virtual asset products and markets.

Market Risk Management

• Monitor and manage market risk exposures arising from proprietary positions, client flows, lending activities, and structured yield products.

• Develop market risk metrics (VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis) and implement real-time risk monitoring tools.

• Conduct daily P&L and exposure analysis, flagging material movements and breaches to senior management.

• Advise trading desks and treasury teams on risk-adjusted strategies.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with applicable Dubai regulatory requirements for VASPs (e.g., VARA guidelines, DFSA principles if applicable).

• Prepare and submit internal and regulatory risk reports as required.

• Engage with regulators during supervisory reviews, inspections, and audits, specifically in relation to credit and market risk management.

Strategic Risk Initiatives

• Partner with Product, Legal, and Business Development teams to ensure risk factors are embedded into new product launches.

• Drive initiatives to digitize and automate risk assessment, monitoring, and reporting processes.

• Support the development of a strong risk culture across the organization.

Committee Participation

• Serve as a key member of the Risk Committee, Credit Committee, and Product Launch Committee.

• Present regular risk reports and material findings to executive management and the Board Risk Committee.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related fields.

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in credit risk, counterparty risk, and/or market risk roles within financial services, with at least 2 years' exposure to digital assets or alternative assets preferred.

• Strong understanding of OTC trading, brokerage operations, lending products, and yield structures.

• Solid knowledge of collateralized lending, counterparty exposure management, and margining practices.

• Hands-on experience developing risk models and frameworks (credit scoring, VaR, stress tests).

• Familiarity with Dubai VASP regulations (VARA) and/or international virtual asset regulatory frameworks.

• Previous experience interacting with regulatory bodies preferred.

• FRM (Financial Risk Manager) – Mandatory.

• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) – Mandatory.

• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) is a plus.

Skills & Attributes:

• Highly analytical with strong quantitative risk management skills.

• Excellent judgment and ability to balance risk and commerciality.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth, and evolving regulatory environment.

• Integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

At M2 we believe in a workplace where talent, dedication, and passion are the only factors that count, regardless of gender, background, age, and other characteristics.

We embrace diversity because we know that it fuels innovation, fosters creativity, and drives success. So, if you're ready to join a team where your potential is truly valued, welcome aboard

Credit Risk Analyst Risk Management Specialist Credit Risk Officer Jobs in Dubai

Location: Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Commodities Trading / Energy industry
Reports To: Risk Manager / Head of Credit Risk
Salary (tax-free): AED 25000 up to AED 35000/month

Our client is seeking an experienced Credit Risk Analyst to provide independent and unbiased risk assessments of counterparties and transactions. The role involves analysing trading counterparties, setting credit limits and providing recommendations to management on risk acceptance and mitigation strategies. This is a hands-on role that requires strong analytical skills, financial acumen and the ability to work closely with trading desks and support functions.

• Conduct in-depth credit analysis of trading counterparties and monitor industry news and alerts that could impact credit portfolios.
• Provide recommendations on deal structuring and risk mitigation measures.
• Manage the credit approval process with detailed justifications and timely decision-making.
• Set internal credit ratings and limits; conduct regular reviews of exposures.
• Ensure counterparty risk is managed in line with company policies and credit appetite.
• Prepare and review credit exposure reports addressing overdue accounts and policy breaches.
• Support trading desks with guidelines to ensure compliance with credit policies.
• Review contracts to ensure alignment with approved risk terms.
• Collaborate with trading and support teams to build strong partnerships and facilitate risk management.
• Proactively suggest improvements to existing risk processes and controls.
• Contribute to departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years credit risk experience in trading companies, banks, or insurance firms (exposure to energy sector preferred).
• Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis and credit assessment.
• High numerical accuracy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings clearly to senior management.
• Proven interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of tasks and challenges.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience covering Africa, Asia and Middle East regions is a major advantage.
• Coding/programming skills are a plus.

• Competitive salary package (tax-free based on experience). Please fill in your expectation in the application.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic trading environment with international exposure.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.

• Credit Risk Analyst
• Risk Management Officer
• Counterparty Risk Analyst
• Credit Risk Specialist Trading

Please fill in all the fields and submit your CV to this job post.

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Credit Risk Analyst | Risk Management Specialist | Credit Risk Officer | Jobs in Dubai

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Commodities Trading / Energy industry
Reports To: Risk Manager / Head of Credit Risk
Salary (tax-free): AED 25,000 up to AED 35,000/month

Credit Risk Analyst | Risk Management Specialist | Credit Risk Officer | Jobs in Dubai

Our client is seeking an experienced Credit Risk Analyst to provide independent and unbiased risk assessments of counterparties and transactions. The role involves analysing trading counterparties, setting credit limits, and providing recommendations to management on risk acceptance and mitigation strategies. This is a hands-on role that requires strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and the ability to work closely with trading desks and support functions.

• Conduct in-depth credit analysis of trading counterparties and monitor industry news and alerts that could impact credit portfolios.
• Provide recommendations on deal structuring and risk mitigation measures.
• Manage the credit approval process with detailed justifications and timely decision-making.
• Set internal credit ratings and limits; conduct regular reviews of exposures.
• Ensure counterparty risk is managed in line with company policies and credit appetite.
• Prepare and review credit exposure reports, addressing overdue accounts and policy breaches.
• Support trading desks with guidelines to ensure compliance with credit policies.
• Review contracts to ensure alignment with approved risk terms.
• Collaborate with trading and support teams to build strong partnerships and facilitate risk management.
• Proactively suggest improvements to existing risk processes and controls.
• Contribute to departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 3 to5 years credit risk experience in trading companies, banks, or insurance firms (exposure to energy sector preferred).
• Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis and credit assessment.
• High numerical accuracy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings clearly to senior management.
• Proven interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of tasks and challenges.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience covering Africa, Asia, and Middle East regions is a major advantage.
• Coding/programming skills are a plus.

• Competitive salary package (tax-free, based on experience). Please fill in your expectation in the application.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic trading environment with international exposure.
• Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.

• Credit Risk Analyst
• Risk Management Officer
• Counterparty Risk Analyst
• Credit Risk Specialist Trading

Please fill in all the fields and submit your CV to this job post.

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This role involves preparing and evaluating credit proposals to maintain a high-quality portfolio of World Bank credit.

• Prepare and assess credit proposals to achieve a high-quality World Bank credit portfolio.
• Maintain the quality of assigned credit proposals, reflecting best practices in risk asset management for the World Bank.
• Request technical authorization for temporary excess limits and extension of facility validity dates to obtain timely authorization for credit facilities from relevant authorities.
• Closely monitor assigned credit portfolios to prevent irregularities and maintain good health of credit risk assets, keeping seniors informed about developments.
• Coordinate with other departments to provide effective services to corporate customers.
• Report on operational risk, fraud, and anti-money laundering issues related to credit portfolios in a timely manner.
• Adhere to UAB values of integrity, customer focus, competence, consistency, and courtesy.

• Contribute to business development through relationship management by marketing new customers and existing ones.
• Undertake credit appraisal, including financial, business, and risk analysis, ensuring that Credit Approval Packages are submitted in accordance with credit policies, TMRAC, and CBUAE guidelines.
• Structure credit lines in consultation with RMs to meet credit criteria and client business needs.
• Submit credit proposals in a timely manner as per agreed SLA/TAT.
• Obtain technical authorizations for excess over limit, extension of expiring lines, etc. for assigned portfolios to obtain timely authorization from concerned departments.
• Maintain a good quality portfolio through effective monitoring of past dues and credit quality.
• Ensure asset classification aligns with regulatory and policy guidelines.
• Monitor covenants and early warning signals, highlighting obligor movements to early alerts.
• Manage problem loans closely, recommending appropriate strategies and remedial action plans in consultation with RMs.
• Coordinate with corporate support teams in operational and back-office work for timely preparation of securities documentation and periodic reports for submission to headquarters and credit file management.
• Participate in and assist with all credit-related aspects of internal/external audits, including Central Bank inspections.
• Provide MIS and risk reporting on early alert accounts/problem loans to the credit department.