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The Product and Payment Services Risk (PPSR) organization at Visa is focused on managing risks inherent in product builds, pipeline and portfolio execution covering Visa’s strategic pillars and underlying business units - Value Added Services (VAS), Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) and Product and Solutions. The Manager PPSR CEMEA, is responsible for supporting continually improving risk management capability and risk profile, working with respective business and product teams.

Responsibilities:

Drive and optimize end-to-end operating rhythm of Product Risk Review (PRR) cycle for CEMEA initiatives. This includes engaging and enabling ( instead of doing on behalf of ) the first-line stakeholders in VAS, CMS and Product and Solutions to submit good quality as well as timely PRRs, monitoring SLAs and escalating roadblocks.

Work closely with first-line stakeholders to support risk identification, assessment and treatment, instilling cycle-time discipline and rigor within the PRR process.

Provide post-review support to initiative-owners to track fulfillment of all PRR conditions on time.

Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to drive greater efficiency through the PRR process.

Lead the UAT and other tests to enhance the PRR systems and tools. Provide timely feedback and escalate to line management as necessary.

Prepare regular reports and management updates on PRR.

Provide support for all Global initiatives for PRR.

Coordinate review of Global PRR within CEMEA, with timely escalation to line management in case of delays.

Prepare, own and manage all the education materials for PRR.

Collaborate with first line stakeholders to drive compliance with key risk programs (incl. RCSA, TLMP, MRM, ViDA).

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA,JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sciences or business field
• 5+ years of relevant Risk experience with a financial institution.
• Hands-on risk management experience as a team member in a risk function (e.g. Credit Underwriting and Credit Risk Policy) with a financial institution.
• Proven experience in managing operations and assessing risk of a product or a solution across multiple enterprise risk dimensions like credit, operational, reputational, regulatory etc.
• Collaborative personality, with experience managing deliverables across globaland regional teams.
• Demonstrated analytical, process and problem-solving skills, with strong results orientation.
• Proven ability to accomplish results and exercise influence in a large, global, matrix organization.
• Clear thinker with strong technical and data analysis skills, plus solid management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, IBM Open Pages (GoRO)

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

The Product and Payment Services Risk (PPSR) organization at Visa is focused on managing risks inherent in product builds, pipeline and portfolio execution covering Visa’s strategic pillars and underlying business units - Value Added Services (VAS), Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) and Product and Solutions.
The Manager PPSR CEMEA, is responsible for supporting continually improving risk management capability and risk profile, working with respective business and product teams.

Responsibilities:

Drive and optimize end-to-end operating rhythm of Product Risk Review (PRR) cycle for CEMEA initiatives. This includes engaging and enabling (instead of doing on behalf of) the first-line stakeholders in VAS, CMS and Product and Solutions to submit good quality as well as timely PRRs, monitoring SLAs and escalating roadblocks.

Work closely with first-line stakeholders to support risk identification, assessment and treatment, instilling cycle-time discipline and rigor within the PRR process.

Provide post-review support to initiative-owners to track fulfillment of all PRR conditions on time.

Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to drive greater efficiency through the PRR process.

Lead the UAT and other tests to enhance the PRR systems and tools. Provide timely feedback and escalate to line management as necessary.

Prepare regular reports and management updates on PRR.

Provide support for all Global initiatives for PRR.

Coordinate review of Global PRR within CEMEA, with timely escalation to line management in case of delays.

Prepare, own and manage all the education materials for PRR.

Collaborate with first line stakeholders to drive compliance with key risk programs (incl. RCSA, TLMP, MRM, ViDA).

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA,JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sciences or business field
• 5+ years of relevant Risk experience with a financial institution.
• Hands-on risk management experience as a team member in a risk function (e.g. Credit Underwriting and Credit Risk Policy) with a financial institution.
• Proven experience in managing operations and assessing risk of a product or a solution across multiple enterprise risk dimensions like credit, operational, reputational, regulatory etc.
• Collaborative personality, with experience managing deliverables across globaland regional teams.
• Demonstrated analytical, process and problem-solving skills, with strong results orientation.
• Proven ability to accomplish results and exercise influence in a large, global, matrix organization.
• Clear thinker with strong technical and data analysis skills, plus solid management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, IBM Open Pages (GoRO)

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

The Risk Manager will lead the identification, measurement, monitoring, and control of risks associated with the companies UAE entity activities in line with approved policies.

Implement and continue to develop the risk management framework and endorse adequate mitigation strategies, ensuring acceptable levels of risk parameters and thresholds for the UAE operations. The job holder is responsible for embedding risk management in all processes and functions for the UAE operations.

This is a second line of defense responsible for the governance, oversight, development, and management of applicable risks for the companies UAE, reporting into the Head of Risk Management,

The Risk Manager needs to have a thorough understanding of the products and business processes and be familiar with financial and operational risk management practices and Central Bank of UAE regulatory requirements. Should be able to articulate these and have meaningful discussions with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.

Education / Certifications :

• Hold a degree from a university at bachelor level or higher
• Professional Qualification

Experience :

• Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in the financial services sector and of which at least 4 years in a risk management position, preferably within the UAE
• Strong practical experience with risk and control assessment frameworks, tools and methodologies as applied to business processes, business applications, technology infrastructure and third parties.

Knowledge / Skills / Attributes :

• A good understanding of the financial services sector and the wider industry and its regulatory environment
• Knowledge of relevant local statutory and regulatory requirements for the countries which the company operates in
• In depth knowledge of best practice risk management principles
• Good time-management skills, self-motivation, leadership attributes, people management, relationship skills and experience leading business critical projects

The Product and Payment Services Risk (PPSR) organization at Visa is focused on managing risks inherent in product builds, pipeline and portfolio execution covering Visa’s strategic pillars and underlying business units - Value Added Services (VAS), Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) and Product and Solutions.

The Manager PPSR CEMEA, is responsible for supporting continually improving risk management capability and risk profile, working with respective business and product teams.

Responsibilities :

Drive and optimize end-to-end operating rhythm of Product Risk Review (PRR) cycle for CEMEA initiatives. This includes engaging and enabling ( instead of doing on behalf of ) the first-line stakeholders in VAS, CMS and Product and Solutions to submit good quality as well as timely PRRs, monitoring SLAs and escalating roadblocks.

Work closely with first-line stakeholders to support risk identification, assessment and treatment, instilling cycle-time discipline and rigor within the PRR process.

Provide post-review support to initiative-owners to track fulfillment of all PRR conditions on time.

Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to drive greater efficiency through the PRR process.

Lead the UAT and other tests to enhance the PRR systems and tools. Provide timely feedback and escalate to line management as necessary.

Prepare regular reports and management updates on PRR.

Provide support for all Global initiatives for PRR.

Coordinate review of Global PRR within CEMEA, with timely escalation to line management in case of delays.

Prepare, own and manage all the education materials for PRR.

Collaborate with first line stakeholders to drive compliance with key risk programs (incl. RCSA, TLMP, MRM, ViDA).

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA,JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sciences or business field
• 5+ years of relevant Risk experience with a financial institution.
• Hands-on risk management experience as a team member in a risk function (e.g. Credit Underwriting and Credit Risk Policy) with a financial institution.
• Proven experience in managing operations and assessing risk of a product or a solution across multiple enterprise risk dimensions like credit, operational, reputational, regulatory etc.
• Collaborative personality, with experience managing deliverables across globaland regional teams.
• Demonstrated analytical, process and problem-solving skills, with strong results orientation.
• Proven ability to accomplish results and exercise influence in a large, global, matrix organization.
• Clear thinker with strong technical and data analysis skills, plus solid management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, IBM Open Pages (GoRO)

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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Company Description

Sky Links Capital L.L.C is a company registered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and regulated by the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority with license number 202000235 under Category 5. The company operates as an introductory-only service provider and does not offer investment advice. Sky Links Capital Limited is a Limited Liability company with License No. GB20025812, authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in Mauritius. Sky Links Capital L.L.C. is a Limited Liability Corporation registered in St. Vincent with registration no. 3698LLC2024. Our mission is to empower clients with advanced trading tools, real-time market insights, and a seamless trading experience, enabling confident and efficient trading with competitive spreads and fast execution.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role in Dubai for a Risk Manager responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in the firm’s trading activities across asset classes such as FX, CFDs, equities, and commodities. The ideal candidate should have expertise in MetaTrader 5 (MT5), Centroid Bridge operations, and A/B/C book trading models. The role is crucial in overseeing and mitigating financial risks, particularly in Forex and CFD markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in trading risk management or related roles within Forex or CFD industries.
• Proven track record managing high-volume trading desks and leading risk initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in MT5 Administrator and Manager tools.
• Expertise in Centroid Bridge operations and understanding of trading flows.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and risk management frameworks.
• Strong Forex market knowledge with hands-on dealing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance, Economics, Software Development, or related fields.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment.

Why Choose Us:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Work with a leading Multi-Asset Broker in a dynamic industry.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales

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Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 250 million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management program to measure, monitor, and report on various risks, primarily on operational and technology risks.
• Prior experience in risk assessments, registers, regulation, BCP, RCSAs, etc.
• Create and manage policies and processes for identifying, evaluating, and controlling enterprise risks.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure that risk management methodologies and practices meet their expectations and needs.
• Address matters related to risk management from regulators and auditors, ensuring transparency and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Design and maintain global and local risk management metrics at a local, regional and global level.
• Develop risk management strategies in collaboration with Compliance peers and stakeholders across the globe.
• The candidate must also be open to working for other jurisdictions supporting local risk directors based in other regions such as EU and MENA.

• 6-10 years of experience as a risk management professional in a regulated financial services environment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global organization while maintaining close collaboration with cross functional teams across multiple locations.
• Proven ability to build industry-leading risk management frameworks including development of policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding and desire to build and grow in the crypto and blockchain environment keeping in mind regulations and emerging technologies.
• Prior work experience in a crypto exchange or Alternative Trading System (ATS) environment is a definite plus.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and writing skills, with the ability to present complex concepts in a format suitable for diverse audiences.
• Proactive approach to teamwork, along with strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Highly organized, capable of managing and navigating complex projects.

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem.

• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.

• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment.

• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.

• Competitive salary and company benefits.

• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team).

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The Product and Payment Services Risk (PPSR) organization at Visa is focused on managing risks inherent in product builds, pipeline and portfolio execution covering Visa's strategic pillars and underlying business units - Value Added Services (VAS), Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) and Product and Solutions.

The Manager PPSR CEMEA, is responsible for supporting continually improving risk management capability and risk profile, working with respective business and product teams.

Responsibilities:

Drive and optimize end-to-end operating rhythm of Product Risk Review (PRR) cycle for CEMEA initiatives. This includes engaging and enabling (instead of doing on behalf of ) the first-line stakeholders in VAS, CMS and Product and Solutions to submit good quality as well as timely PRRs, monitoring SLAs and escalating roadblocks.

Work closely with first-line stakeholders to support risk identification, assessment and treatment, instilling cycle-time discipline and rigor within the PRR process.

Provide post-review support to initiative-owners to track fulfillment of all PRR conditions on time.

Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to drive greater efficiency through the PRR process.

Lead the UAT and other tests to enhance the PRR systems and tools. Provide timely feedback and escalate to line management as necessary.

Prepare regular reports and management updates on PRR.

Provide support for all Global initiatives for PRR.

Coordinate review of Global PRR within CEMEA, with timely escalation to line management in case of delays.

Prepare, own and manage all the education materials for PRR.

Collaborate with first line stakeholders to drive compliance with key risk programs (incl. RCSA, TLMP, MRM, ViDA).

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA,JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in sciences or business field
• 5+ years of relevant Risk experience with a financial institution.
• Hands-on risk management experience as a team member in a risk function (e.g. Credit Underwriting and Credit Risk Policy) with a financial institution.
• Proven experience in managing operations and assessing risk of a product or a solution across multiple enterprise risk dimensions like credit, operational, reputational, regulatory etc.
• Collaborative personality, with experience managing deliverables across globaland regional teams.
• Demonstrated analytical, process and problem-solving skills, with strong results orientation.
• Proven ability to accomplish results and exercise influence in a large, global, matrix organization.
• Clear thinker with strong technical and data analysis skills, plus solid management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, IBM Open Pages (GoRO)

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Point72 Asset Management is seeking a Risk Manager to join our Risk Management & Quantitative Research team.

The Risk team plays a vital role in the firm’s investment process, building a deeply rooted culture of efficient risk management, factful performance attribution and investment process enhancement. Risk managers lead research efforts to identify opportunities for improved risk management, investment behavior, and portfolio construction, with the goal of helping the firm deliver superior risk-adjusted performance. The paramount mission of the team is to protect the firm from improper levels of exposure and ensure that risk-taking is always efficient and deliberate. And we are looking for someone who is a creative idea generator and practical problem solver who can take an idea all the way to commercial implementation.

• Ensure that risk-taking at the individual portfolio level and at the firm level is efficient and deliberate. This will include:
  • Working with portfolio managers to improve the quality of the portfolio construction to achieve optimal risk-adjusted returns and setting appropriate risk guidelines and limits.
  • Actively managing the Firm’s risk exposures.
  • Participating in the capital allocation process to maximize risk-adjusted returns and profitability at the various business levels and at the firm level.
• This task requires having a deep insight on the equity and macro factors that drive the risk of the portfolio, their utility in the alpha capture process and the constraints that equity portfolio managers will face to adjust their portfolio (liquidity, concentration, …)
• Lead research efforts to develop innovative risk management approaches, tools, and analytics by leveraging the collective knowledge of the platform. The goal is to enhance the quality of performance and improve the firm’s risk-adjusted return.
• Enhance the understanding of the Firm’s performance by developing intuitive and efficient frameworks for performance attribution and educating all internal constituencies on those frameworks.

• Five or more years of experience as a risk manager or a portfolio manager with a focus on hedged discretionary or systematic equity strategies
• Detailed understanding of equities risk management, portfolio construction (multi-factor models, optimization techniques, …) and trading (slippage analysis, …)
• Experience with macro products is a plus
• Knowledge of quantitative finance and statistical programming tools, ideally SQL and Python
• Strong communications skills – an ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex ideas to senior management and portfolio managers is critical.
• Intellectual curiosity and depth of skills enabling him/her to perform ad-hoc tasks and special projects
• High-energy and relentless personality with a desire to proactively ideate opportunities and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and “emotional intelligence” – we seek a demonstrated ability to build relationships both internally and externally
• A commitment to the highest ethical standards and to act with professionalism and integrity

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth.

A leading Abu Dhabi based FinTech.

Credit Risk Strategy, Underwriting & Decisioning:

• Develop and implement credit risk assessment models, underwriting guidelines, and risk scoring mechanisms for invoice financing and revenue-based financing products
• Own and oversee end-to-end credit underwriting for borrowers, ensuring compliance with internal policies and FSRA regulatory guidelines
• Develop quantitative and qualitative risk assessment models to analyze financials, cash flows, and repayment behavior of the borrower
• Lead credit committee discussions, articulating risk assessments and recommendations on financing approvals

Portfolio Risk, Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis, and sensitivity modeling to evaluate portfolio resilience
• Build dynamic exposure management models, optimizing capital allocation based on risk-return trade-offs
• Partner with Sales & Business Development to structure financing solutions that align commercial growth with risk control
• Collaborate with Product & Tech teams to refine digital loan origination and underwriting workflows
• Engage with the Data Science team to build automated data driven credit evaluation, analysis and decision engines for scalability

Reporting:

• Ensure all credit risk policies and reporting standards are aligned with FSRA regulatory requirements
• Assist in developing key risk indicators (KRIs) and portfolio benchmarks for strategic decision-making
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for executive leadership, audit committees, and board meetings
• Provide data-driven insights on portfolio performance, risk exposure, and credit quality trends

Experience Requires:

• 4-6 years of experience in Credit Risk, Trade Finance, SME Financing, Supply Chain Finance, or Working Capital Lending within a Bank, NBFC, or FinTech.
• Strong track record of managing end-to-end credit processes, including underwriting, risk scoring, collections, and portfolio management.
• In-depth understanding of SME financing models, B2B trade credit, invoice discounting, and alternative credit assessment methodologies.
• Experience working with FSRA, DIFC, or other GCC regulatory frameworks governing credit risk.
• Background in financial risk modeling, cash flow analysis, and exposure management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) / Financial Risk Manager (FRM) - Highly preferred.
• MBA (Finance, Risk, or Strategy) from a top-tier institution is a strong plus.
• Exposure to data-driven risk