Job Description

We are supporting a leading financial institution in the UAE in their search for a Risk & Compliance Lead to oversee the organisation’s enterprise-wide risk and compliance function.

This is a senior leadership opportunity offering direct exposure to the Executive Committee and Board. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the organisation’s risk strategy, governance framework, and compliance agenda while supporting strategic investment decisions across a complex portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

-Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide risk and compliance strategies.

-Oversee credit, market, liquidity, operational, and regulatory risk across the organisation.

-Drive risk assessments, scenario planning, stress testing, and governance initiatives.

-Ensure compliance frameworks align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

-Prepare and present executive-level risk reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.

-Partner with key stakeholders to integrate risk considerations into strategic and investment decisions.

-Foster a strong risk and compliance culture across the organisation.

Requirements

-Extensive leadership experience in risk management, compliance, governance, or audit.

-Background within banking, financial services, investments, sovereign wealth funds, or similar institutional environments.

-Strong expertise in enterprise risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory compliance.

-Proven experience engaging with Executive Committees, Boards, and senior stakeholders.

-Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

-Professional risk or compliance certifications are advantageous.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading financial institution and play a key role in strengthening enterprise risk and governance while supporting long-term organisational growth.

For further details or to apply, please submit your CV directly.