Role Description The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at CFO Experience will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s risk management framework. This part-time hybrid role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a mix of on-site collaboration and work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying, assessing, and monitoring enterprise-wide risks, developing risk strategies and policies, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards. The CRO will work closely with executive leadership to integrate risk considerations into strategic and financial decision-making, lead risk reporting to the board and senior stakeholders, and coordinate stress testing, scenario analysis, and risk mitigation plans. The role also involves fostering a risk-aware culture, advising business units on risk exposures, and maintaining clear documentation and communication of key risk indicators and action plans.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Enterprise Risk Management skills, including designing frameworks, setting risk appetite, and overseeing risk policies and governance.
• Candidates should possess expertise in Credit Risk Management, including assessing counterparty risk, establishing credit limits, and monitoring portfolio performance.
• Candidates should possess capabilities in Market Risk, including evaluating interest rate, FX, and liquidity exposures, and conducting stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Candidates should possess solid Finance knowledge, including financial statement understanding, capital structure awareness, and familiarity with budgeting and forecasting.
• Candidates should possess advanced Analytical Skills, including quantitative analysis, data interpretation, and the ability to present insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant experience in senior risk leadership roles within financial services, consulting, or corporate environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and support business decisions constructively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; a master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, CFA) are an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting, balancing on-site leadership in Dubai with remote collaboration.