234 Risk Assessment Specialist jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Vice President – Financial Risk Management
Location: Abu Dhabi
Our client is a
leading multinational group
with a diverse portfolio and strong presence across global markets. As part of their ongoing growth and evolution, they are now looking for a
Vice President – Financial Risk Management
to join their senior Treasury leadership team.

The Role
Reporting into senior Treasury leadership, the VP will oversee the design and execution of the company's financial risk frameworks, ensuring resilience across interest rate, FX, credit, and liquidity risks. The role will combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, engaging with both internal stakeholders and external financial partners to drive best-in-class practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and embed risk management frameworks, policies, and analytical tools across the group.
• Anticipate and mitigate exposures through effective market monitoring and derivative solutions.
• Provide commercial insights to enhance capital efficiency, optimize investment decisions, and support growth initiatives.
• Build and manage strong banking and advisory relationships to ensure flexible, competitive access to global funding markets.
• Lead initiatives to manage liquidity and optimize cash returns while safeguarding capital.
• Partner with corporate finance on capital structuring and credit rating considerations.
• Deliver clear risk reporting and actionable insights to senior executives and the Board.
• Drive the adoption of modern treasury systems and best practices.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years' experience in financial risk management within a corporate treasury or multinational environment.
• Expertise in managing FX, interest rate, and liquidity risks, with proven experience in structuring derivatives.
• Strong analytical ability with the gravitas to engage senior stakeholders and external institutions.
• Track record of leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Degree in finance, economics, or related discipline; CFA/FRM desirable.
• Fluent in Python, C++ or other coding languages is desirable.

We are also open to candidates looking to relocate to the UAE.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vice President – Financial Risk Management

Our client is aleading multinational group with a diverse portfolio and strong presence across global markets. As part of their ongoing growth and evolution, they are now looking for aVice President – Financial Risk Management to join their senior Treasury leadership team.

The Role

Reporting into senior Treasury leadership, the VP will oversee the design and execution of the company's financial risk frameworks, ensuring resilience across interest rate, FX, credit, and liquidity risks. The role will combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, engaging with both internal stakeholders and external financial partners to drive best-in-class practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and embed risk management frameworks, policies, and analytical tools across the group.
• Anticipate and mitigate exposures through effective market monitoring and derivative solutions.
• Provide commercial insights to enhance capital efficiency, optimize investment decisions, and support growth initiatives.
• Build and manage strong banking and advisory relationships to ensure flexible, competitive access to global funding markets.
• Lead initiatives to manage liquidity and optimize cash returns while safeguarding capital.
• Partner with corporate finance on capital structuring and credit rating considerations.
• Deliver clear risk reporting and actionable insights to senior executives and the Board.
• Drive the adoption of modern treasury systems and best practices.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years' experience in financial risk management within a corporate treasury or multinational environment.
• Expertise in managing FX, interest rate, and liquidity risks, with proven experience in structuring derivatives.
• Strong analytical ability with the gravitas to engage senior stakeholders and external institutions.
• Track record of leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Degree in finance, economics, or related discipline; CFA/FRM desirable.
• Fluent in Python, C++ or other coding languages is desirable.

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We are also open to candidates looking to relocate to the UAE.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to working in collaboration with forward-thinking businesses to deliver high-performing, sustainable recruitment solutions to assembl.

Compliance Associate Venture search Dubai, United Arab Emirates

FX/Currencies Product Manager (Fintech) - Dubai Venture search Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Risk Management Professional

• Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement risk solutions for financial institutions, focusing on market and liquidity risks.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time.
• Own and implement initiatives around market and liquidity risks.
• Manage teams and senior client 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 financial industry knowledge.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 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 experience 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 them 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 institution 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.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Surveillance & Monitoring: Monitor and review trading activity for potential market abuse or other regulatory violations using surveillance tools.
• Investigate alerts and escalate potential issues to senior leadership.

In addition, you will be responsible for tracking and monitoring firm and client positions to ensure compliance with exchange and regulatory position limits. You will also conduct periodic testing to ensure that our policies and procedures are followed, particularly around surveillance trade reporting and position management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in a compliance or trade surveillance role at a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of U.S. and global trading regulations (CFTC, SEC, FINRA, NFA, and international equivalents).

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with surveillance systems and position limit frameworks is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Remote work options

Avoid any unnecessary risks by focusing on transparency and compliance throughout the entire process.

We are seeking a detail-driven and passionate Internal Auditor to join our team in Dubai. As an Internal Auditor, you will play a vital role in strengthening business operations by enhancing internal controls and risk management.

1. Conduct audits across diverse industries to identify risks and drive process improvements
2. Develop audit strategies and provide actionable insights to clients

• 2-3 years of audit experience with UAE exposure
• Strong analytical, communication, and ERP skills
• Knowledge of UAE compliance frameworks

The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, be able to work independently, and possess strong attention to detail.

We are seeking a highly skilled Credit Controller to join our team. This individual will be responsible for managing customer relationships, assessing financial strength, and evaluating credit limits.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take their career to the next level and work in a dynamic organization that values innovation and teamwork.

• Issue statements and invoices to clients using established guidelines and procedures.
• Reconcile accounts and escalate unresolved disputes to the credit manager.
• Follow up for timely payments and resolve queries to facilitate payments from customers.
• Manage a challenging workload while maintaining high customer service and satisfaction.
• Build customer relationships and assess financial strength to evaluate credit limit for the customer.
• Assess credit exposure to make decisions on new opportunities in view of the credit limit.

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in credit.
• Graduate of finance, economics, or accounting.
• Understanding of the overall credit environment and legal framework in the UAE market.
• Ability to assess and evaluate financial statements.

You will have the opportunity to work with a passionate team and be part of a dynamic organization that values innovation and teamwork. We offer a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our vision.

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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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The role of a Credit Control Specialist is to oversee credit facilities and guide the team in daily transactions. This includes managing credit limits, ensuring accuracy with interest rates, commissions, fees, and charges.

Key responsibilities include processing day-to-day transactions, loan memos, and settlements, as well as preparing reports such as CBRM mismatch reports.

The Specialist will be responsible for following all relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures to ensure work is carried out consistently and efficiently.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree or related discipline and relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 2 years in similar positions.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Risk Management Professional to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end management of the financial crime risk assessment (FCRA) gap assessment project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track project progress and report status updates to stakeholders.
• Perform research on local regulations and international best practices relevant to FCRA.
• Liaise with various stakeholders to gather data required for gap assessment of the financial crime risk assessment framework.
• Work with compliance teams, business teams, and support functions to address clarifications raised during the gap assessment exercise.
• Recommend enhancements in the existing FCRA methodology, questionnaires, and model.
• Collate and address feedback received on project deliverables.
• Track final actions/enhancements until completion.
• Support FCC team in conducting UAT on enhanced FCRA questionnaire templates and model.

Requirements

This is a Contract position that requires the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Management, Banking or Finance, preferably with certification in compliance, AML/CFT, Financial Crime or Risk Management.
• 4 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance Roles, specifically in conducting a financial crime risk assessment for a large financial institution.

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Employment type: Contract. Seniority level: Not Applicable.