RISK OFFICER

For our business, for clients, and for you

Job Description: Client Risk Officer

Regulated Entity: ADGM/FSRA and DIFC

Primary Location: DUBAI and ABU DHABI - UAE

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Risk Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the risk management framework for Apex clients. The role will act as a key second line of defence for the respective clients, ensuring that operational, regulatory, technology, cyber, conduct, and third-party risks are properly identified, monitored, and managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain for Apex clients the Enterprise Risk Management framework, Risk Appetite Statement, and Key Risk Indicators.

• Own and update risk policies, procedures, and risk governance documentation.
• Maintain the Risk Register for Apex clients across operational, regulatory, conduct, technology, and third-party risks.
• Overseeing risk management including portfolio analysis.
• Provide risk reporting and insights to senior management, the Board, and relevant committees.
• Assess for Apex Clients risks related to new products, digital assets, technology infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Oversee outsourcing and third-party risk management, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and control improvement actions.
• Work closely with the client’s Compliance and MLRO teams to align risk management with regulatory and financial crime obligations.
• Support regulatory discussions and ensure risk documentation is regulator ready.

Requirements

• Candidate must have Risk management experience for alternative asset managers
• Must have Experience in CAT 3C regulated entities
• Must have ADGM / FSRA knowledge & relationships
• Between 5 to 10 years experience of risk management within financial services Strong understanding of operational risk, conduct risk, regulatory risk and governance Experience working in a regulated environment: ADGM/FSRA and DIFC experience is preferred .
• Degree in Finance or Risk Professional certification such as FRM, PRM, or CFA are preferred

Key Competencies

Independent mindset with the ability to challenge decisions constructively Strong integrity Good communication skills and experience reporting to board directors and senior management Strong understanding of risk frameworks, controls and regulatory expectations.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.