Head Of Risk (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head Of Risk (Fintech): Building and leading the independent second line risk function for the CFD business with an accent on CMA regulatory compliance and market risk oversight. Focus on defining risk appetite frameworks, managing counterparty credit risks, and ensuring robust governance across MENA operations.

Location: Onsite in Dubai, UAE

Company

hirify.global is a leading, award-winning trading platform expanding its global footprint with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to seamless client experience.

What you will do

• Drive the CFD risk strategy for MENA, aligning with global priorities and CMA regulatory expectations.
• Oversee market and trading risk frameworks, including margin, leverage, hedging effectiveness, and price integrity.
• Manage counterparty and credit risk limits for liquidity providers, prime brokers, and banks.
• Lead liquidity and capital adequacy monitoring, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Provide second-line oversight of product governance, conduct risk, and operational resilience.
• Deliver risk reporting to Senior Management and the Board, supporting regulatory submissions and audits.

Requirements

• University degree and 8+ years of experience in risk management within regulated financial services.
• Strong expertise in CMA regulatory requirements applicable to CFDs and prudential oversight.
• Proven experience engaging with Boards, managing escalation processes, and supporting regulatory inspections.
• Deep understanding of market risk, stress testing, counterparty risk, and trading platform controls.
• Certifications: Certificate in Risk in Financial Services and UAE Financial Rules and Regulations required.
• Strong leadership capability to build and manage an independent risk function.

Nice to have

• Professional risk qualifications such as FRM, PRM, or CFA.
• Prior experience obtaining and maintaining CMA approval.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance rewards.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan and location-specific perks.
• Generous annual leave policy and work-life harmony focus.
• Workation perk: 30 days of remote work from anywhere per year.
• Volunteer program with two paid days annually for community support.
• Employee referral program for team growth.