156 Risk Manager jobs in Dubai

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 280 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.

1. ERMF & Governance:
   • Assist in developing risk policies/procedures and prepare risk training materials.
   • Support effective risk governance across the firm, including establishing Key Risk Indicators and supporting Board Committee reporting.
   • Guide Risk Champions and Risk Owners in the 1st line of defense and collate Business Units’ risk reports.
2. Country Risk Management (“CRM”):
   • Consolidate regional incidents, perform trending analysis, and conduct thematic reviews.
   • Assist regional teams in establishing key risk indicators aligned with the firm’s risk framework.
   • Support ongoing oversight of regional teams by the central risk team.
3. Product Risk Management (“PRM”):
   • Assist in product risk assessments, working closely with Risk Owners.
   • Validate controls from risk assessments and ensure timely remedial actions.
   • Conduct risk assessments on new products/services.
4. Functional Risk Management (“FRM”):
   • Oversee outsourcing frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and managing third-party providers.
   • Collaborate with various teams to establish and maintain controls and contractual protections.
   • Assist in establishing and maintaining key risk indicator matrices across all risk pillars.
   • Support ongoing oversight of all risk pillars by the central risk team.
5. Others:
   • Support initiatives in Operational Risk, including Third Party Risk, Incident Management, and Business Continuity Planning.
   • Create Risk Dashboards and Reports for management oversight.
   • Perform ad-hoc projects and tasks as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Risk Management, or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience in financial services, operational risk, audit, advisory, or product management.
• Experience with database management systems and GRC tools is advantageous.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-disciplined, able to work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

• Shape the future with a leading blockchain ecosystem.
• Work with world-class talent in a flat, user-centric organization.
• Engage in innovative, fast-paced projects with autonomy.
• Enjoy career growth opportunities and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Work-from-home options, depending on the team’s nature.

Binance is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity in our workforce.

By applying, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice .

Job Title: Risk Management Specialist

This is a senior-level position within our organization that requires expertise in risk management. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and implementing various risk initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, preferably with experience in financial services or related industries. They should possess excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a collaborative work environment.

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong risk management skills, including risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring. You should also have experience working with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks, as well as proficiency in relevant software applications.

1. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Develop and implement effective risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to the business.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including risk management, compliance, and operations teams, to ensure alignment and effective risk management practices.
3. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards, maintaining accurate records and documentation as necessary.
4. Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates and reports to key stakeholders, including senior management and board members, on risk management activities and outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in risk management, preferably in financial services or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.
• Competitive compensation package.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/22/2025

What is myZoi?

myZoi is changing lives for the better for those who deserve it the most. We are an exciting fintech start-up aiming to promote financial inclusion. Our vision is to provide a level playing field to the unbanked and the underbanked in accessing essential financial services in an affordable, convenient, and transparent fashion. We are looking for smart, ambitious, and purpose-driven individuals to join us in this journey.

We are looking for an Operational Risk Manager in the First Line of Defence who will be responsible for supporting the functions in managing end-to-end operational risks for myZoi and ensuring effective implementation of Operational Risk Framework (under the Enterprise Risk Management Framework), process controls, risk assessments and governance.

Process Ownership

• Identification and management of the end-to-end processes and associated risks for the activities carried out by the business.
• Implementing CAS (Control Assessment Standards) to monitor the effectiveness of the controls and standards governing the end-to-end process.
• Escalating significant risks and issues, to the Process Owners, relevant Risk Framework Owners or Policy Owners and the Chief Risk Officer.

Business

• Support myZoi in maintaining an awareness of the wider business, economic and market environment conditions.
• Continuously support in evaluation and identification of operational risk implications of business processes and products and provide guidance on any operational risk remediation actions.
• Understand processes and devise change in control design via Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA).
• Work toward minimising systemic product and process risks by considering the design of the product features, implementation of process robustness, appropriateness and performance monitoring.

Processes

• Responsible for ensuring adherence to specified BAU operational risk deadlines, along with the consistent execution of Control Standard Testing and Key Control Indicators for relevant processes.
• Responsible for being a key escalation recipient for the business for all operational risk related incidents and queries that arise.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Risk Register for myZoi is up to date at all times and reflects the controls needed for local and regulatory requirements captured in the Obligations Register.
• Ensure risk ownership of residual risk evaluations and associated remediation activities.
• Responsible for coordinating with stakeholders and increasing transparency and share key developments, learnings and best practices.
• Responsible for supporting in minimizing operational risks and losses, and ensuring material operational losses are investigated to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure appropriate control mechanisms are implemented and approved where required in the processes.
• Support in evaluation and identification of operational risks for new products and new business, regulatory and thematic risks, and drive the implementation of appropriate controls to mitigate these risks.
• Responsible for raising awareness of business controls, governance and supervision responsibilities amongst relevant staff and ensure an appropriate culture amongst all staff in this regard.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with policies which impact operational risk. Challenge processes, procedures, and policy if there is an opportunity for efficiency and control improvements.
• Responsible for speaking out on emerging risks for the businesses in the country.
• Responsible for identifying knowledge gaps, facilitate development of training on Operational Risk for myZoi team.

Governance

• Support functions in ensuring adequate governance and oversight of operational risk through the escalation and appropriate resolution of risk exposures to the Executive Risk Committee (ERC) as required.
• Responsible for escalation of issues, blockages, challenges and trends to the Chief Risk Officer, as required.

People and Talent

• Responsible for driving appropriate culture and values within myZoi. Setting appropriate tone and expectations for the team, working in collaboration with stakeholders across all functions to effectively embed a strong culture of risk awareness and good conduct for staff.

Regulatory and Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the SCB Group's Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key Stakeholders

• All functions
• Internal Audit
• Regulators and their appointed auditors (where applicable)

Who You Are:

• You have strong communication skills, curiosity and are a quick learner.
• You enjoy a creative fast paced agile world
• You are a self starter and able to drive and navigate independently
• You enjoy making friends, having fun
• You're happy to dig in when all hell breaks loose

What You'll Need:

• An open and curious attitude
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management.
• Able to manage conflicting priorities and situations
• In-depth knowledge on financial service products including store value facility, retail payment services and consumer protection
• Knowledge on technology and ICS standards including AI used for building financial services.
• Academic or Professional Education/Qualifications, i.e. standards required for role
• Licenses and Certifications/accreditations will be an added advantage
• 8 to 10 years of experience in related industries

At myZoi we strive to create a both a product and a team that embraces equality, inclusion, diversity and freedom. We want people who can be themselves and bring their own brand of value to the team. Come and join us

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 280 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.

• ERMF & Governance: Assist in the development of risk policies/procedures and prepare risk training materials. Provide support to maintain effective risk governance across the firm, including assisting to establish Key Risk Indicators and supporting Board Committee reporting. Provide support and guidance to Risk Champion/Risk Owner in the first line of defense and assist in collating Business Units' risk reports.
• Country Risk Management (CRM): Consolidate regional incidents and perform regular trending analysis and thematic review. Assist regional team in establishing key risk indicators in line with the firm's risk governance framework. Assist and support enabling the central risk team to maintain ongoing oversight on regional teams.
• Product Risk Management (PRM): Support product risk assessment, work with Risk Owner to conduct risk and control assessments across different crypto products. Validate controls identified via product risk assessment and ensure remedial actions are implemented in time. Perform risk assessments on new products/services.
• Functional Risk Management (FRM): Oversee the outsourcing framework, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage intra-group and external third-party service providers. Collaborate with Vendor Owner, Legal, Procurement, Compliance, and Group teams to establish and maintain robust controls and contractual protections. Assist in establishing and maintaining key risk indicator matrices across risk pillars and support risk pillar SMEs as necessary. Enable central risk team oversight on all risk pillars.
• Others: Support Operational Risk initiatives, including Third-Party Risk management, Incident management, and Business Continuity planning. Perform Risk Dashboards and management reports. Engage in ad-hoc projects and tasks as requested by the team.

• Bachelors Degree holder in Business/Commerce/Finance/Risk Management or related disciplines is preferred
• 8+ years of experience in financial services, operational risk, audit, advisory services, or product management
• Experience with database management systems and governance, risk & compliance tools is an advantage
• Strong execution and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive initiatives in a dynamic environment
• Good attitude, strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-disciplined, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Shape the future with a leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the business team)

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.

Operational Risk Manager (First Line of Defence)

What is myZoi?

myZoi is changing lives for the better for those who deserve it. We are a fintech start-up promoting financial inclusion, aiming to provide a level playing field to the unbanked and underbanked in accessing essential financial services in an affordable, convenient, and transparent fashion. We are looking for smart, ambitious, and purpose-driven individuals to join us.

The Role

We are looking for an Operational Risk Manager in the First Line of Defence who will be responsible for supporting the functions in managing end-to-end operational risks for myZoi and ensuring effective implementation of the Operational Risk Framework under the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, process controls, risk assessments and governance.

Responsibilities

• Process Ownership
  • Identification and management of the end-to-end processes and associated risks for the activities carried out by the business.
  • Implementing CAS (Control Assessment Standards) to monitor the effectiveness of the controls and standards governing the end-to-end process.
  • Escalating significant risks and issues to the Process Owners, relevant Risk Framework Owners or Policy Owners and the Chief Risk Officer.
• Business
  • Support myZoi in maintaining awareness of the wider business, economic and market environment conditions.
  • Continuously support evaluation and identification of operational risk implications of business processes and products and provide guidance on operational risk remediation actions.
  • Understand processes and devise change in control design via Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA).
  • Work toward minimising systemic product and process risks by considering the design of product features, implementation of process robustness, appropriateness and performance monitoring.
• Processes
  • Ensure adherence to specified BAU operational risk deadlines, and consistent execution of Control Standard Testing and Key Control Indicators for relevant processes.
  • Serve as a key escalation recipient for the business for all operational risk related incidents and queries.
  • Maintain an up-to-date Risk Register for myZoi reflecting the controls needed for local and regulatory requirements captured in the Obligations Register.
  • Ensure risk ownership of residual risk evaluations and associated remediation activities.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to increase transparency and share key developments, learnings and best practices.
  • Support in minimising operational risks and losses, and ensure material operational losses are investigated to prevent recurrence.
  • Ensure appropriate control mechanisms are implemented and approved where required in the processes.
  • Support in evaluating and identifying operational risks for new products and new business, regulatory and thematic risks, and drive the implementation of appropriate controls to mitigate these risks.
  • Raise awareness of business controls, governance and supervision responsibilities amongst relevant staff and foster an appropriate risk-aware culture.
  • Ensure compliance with policies impacting operational risk and seek efficiency and control improvements where possible.
  • Speak out on emerging risks for the businesses in the country.
  • Identify knowledge gaps and facilitate development of training on Operational Risk for the myZoi team.
• Governance
  • Support functions in ensuring adequate governance and oversight of operational risk through escalation and resolution of risk exposures to the Executive Risk Committee as required.
  • Escalate issues, blockages, challenges and trends to the Chief Risk Officer as required.
• People and Talent
  • Drive an appropriate culture and values within myZoi. Set tone and expectations for the team, collaborating with stakeholders across all functions to embed a strong culture of risk awareness and good conduct.
• Regulatory and Business Conduct
  • Display exemplary conduct and live by the SCB Group's Code of Conduct.
  • Take personal responsibility for embedding high standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct. Understand and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Code of Conduct.
  • Identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters collaboratively.
• Key Stakeholders
  • All functions
  • Internal Audit
  • Regulators and their appointed auditors (where applicable)

Who You Are

• You have strong communication skills, curiosity and are a quick learner.
• You enjoy a creative fast-paced agile environment.
• You are a self-starter and able to drive and navigate independently.
• You enjoy building relationships and collaboration.
• You are prepared to dig in when needed.

What You'll Need

• An open and curious attitude
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and situations
• In-depth knowledge of financial service products including store value facilities, retail payment services and consumer protection
• Knowledge of technology and ICS standards including AI used for building financial services
• Academic or professional education/qualifications required for the role
• Licenses and certifications/accreditations are an added advantage
• 8 to 10 years of experience in related industries

At myZoi we strive to create a product and team that embraces equality, inclusion, diversity and freedom. We want people who can be themselves and bring their own brand of value to the team. Come and join us

Benefits

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

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Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Rapyd's business units with regard to Risk Identification, Assessment and Monitoring of Operational Risks, undertaking Risk And Control Assessments (RACA's).
• Leading Operational Resilience reviews, identifying Important Business Services, undertaking end to end mapping to identify process vulnerabilities and implement remediation and monitoring programs to ensure that Rapyd remains within its service tolerances at all times even under stress situations.
• Enhancing Rapyd's operational risk management framework by providing expertise and input in respect of governance, risk appetite, key risk indicators and maintaining Rapyd's Risk Register

Requirements

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 280 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.

1. ERMF & Governance:
   • Assist in developing risk policies/procedures and prepare risk training materials.
   • Support effective risk governance across the firm, including establishing Key Risk Indicators and supporting Board Committee reporting.
   • Guide Risk Champions and Risk Owners in the 1st line of defense and collate Business Units' risk reports.
2. Country Risk Management ("CRM"):
   • Consolidate regional incidents, perform trending analysis, and conduct thematic reviews.
   • Assist regional teams in establishing key risk indicators aligned with the firm's risk framework.
   • Support ongoing oversight of regional teams by the central risk team.
3. Product Risk Management ("PRM"):
   • Assist in product risk assessments, working closely with Risk Owners.
   • Validate controls from risk assessments and ensure timely remedial actions.
   • Conduct risk assessments on new products/services.
4. Functional Risk Management ("FRM"):
   • Oversee outsourcing frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and managing third-party providers.
   • Collaborate with various teams to establish and maintain controls and contractual protections.
   • Assist in establishing and maintaining key risk indicator matrices across all risk pillars.
   • Support ongoing oversight of all risk pillars by the central risk team.
5. Others:
   • Support initiatives in Operational Risk, including Third Party Risk, Incident Management, and Business Continuity Planning.
   • Create Risk Dashboards and Reports for management oversight.
   • Perform ad-hoc projects and tasks as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Risk Management, or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience in financial services, operational risk, audit, advisory, or product management.
• Experience with database management systems and GRC tools is advantageous.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-disciplined, able to work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

• Shape the future with a leading blockchain ecosystem.
• Work with world-class talent in a flat, user-centric organization.
• Engage in innovative, fast-paced projects with autonomy.
• Enjoy career growth opportunities and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Work-from-home options, depending on the team's nature.

Binance is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity in our workforce.

By applying, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice .

We are seeking a seasoned operational resilience director to join our rapidly growing financial services business in Dubai. This role will focus on regulatory-driven operational risk management, ensuring compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and skilled professional to lead our operational resilience program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational risk management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management.

• Regulatory Implementation: Lead the delivery of operational resilience programs aligning with UAE Central Bank's regulation.
• Leadership & Strategy: Build and scale a high-performing team, setting strategic direction for operational resilience engagements.
• Client Engagement & Delivery: Serve as the subject matter expert for operational resilience across client engagements, providing leadership in risk assessments, continuity planning, and resilience frameworks.
• Business Development: Support Regional Director in identifying and winning new business opportunities in the GCC region, especially within banking and financial services.
• Market Coverage: Operate from Dubai with regional coverage including Qatar, Riyadh, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Occasional travel required.
• Collaboration: Work closely with consulting partners (Big Four and boutiques) and financial institutions to design and implement resilience solutions.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in operational resilience, risk management, or regulatory compliance within the banking sector.
• Proven experience implementing regulatory frameworks related to operational risk or resilience.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills, capable of building and managing teams in high-pressure environments.
• Delivery-oriented with an entrepreneurial mindset; able to operate in a fast-paced, evolving market.
• Previous GCC experience (preferred) or strong understanding of financial services in emerging markets.
• Practitioner background in banking highly desirable.

Desirable:

• Existing network across the GCC financial services landscape.
• Experience working with or for regulatory bodies or top-tier consultancies.
• Proficiency in Arabic is a plus but not required.

Overview

The exchange team develops and maintain a cutting-edge trading platform. With a global presence across APAC, EMEA and North America, the team has since grown with the goal to provide a seamless and secure trading experience for our clients.

About the role

We are looking for a risk analyst to join our exchange team. You will be contributing to the building of a fast growth trading platform with innovative crypto products. For all roles, we look for people who are passionate about blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation and equipped with energy, act as owners, and have exemplary work ethics.

• Monitor and analyze real-time and historical portfolio risk, including exposure, leverage, margin utilization, concentration and liquidation.
• Investigate large position changes or anomalies in market behavior and assess systemic risk exposure to counterparties or tokens.
• Perform scenario analysis and stress testing across a range of crypto market conditions.
• Provide risk input into product onboarding, listing reviews and regular risk parameter reviews: haircuts, margin levels, liquidation thresholds, and position limits, etc.
• Support the build and maintenance of internal risk dashboards and analytical tools using Python and SQL.
• Work with Risk Engineers and Data Team to manage risk tools deployment, versioning, and testing using GitHub and CI pipelines.

• 2–5 years of experience in market risk, preferably in crypto, fintech, derivatives trading, or digital asset exchanges.
• Proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy, etc.) for data analysis, scripting, and the maintenance of existing analytical tools.
• Hands-on experience with SQL for querying and analyzing large, complex datasets.
• Strong knowledge of crypto markets and derivatives (perpetuals, futures, options, margin trading) is highly desirable.
• Comfortable interpreting and tweaking risk models (e.g., VaR, margin modeling, stress testing).
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to enhance analytical productivity is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical or statistical results to cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate strong ownership in a fast-paced environment.

Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team. Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions. Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth. Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another. One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet. Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up. Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.

Competitive salary. Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary. Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up. Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.

Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements; you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 80 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

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Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

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