Director Risk Management Investment Group

Director, Risk Management, Global Investment Group, Doha, Qatar A leading international investment firm is looking for a Director to join its risk management team. The role is highly market risk orientated, and works closely with the investment and asset management teams. The role reports to the Chief Risk Officer, and will be based full-time in Doha. Private Equity Compliance Middle East 15+ years 10 - 15 years About our client Our client is a leading investment firm with a strong track record, and a successful international M&A advisory platform. This is an exciting opportunity for a Director to play a lead role in the risk management team based in Doha, Qatar. The Director will work alongside all relevant global investment teams, helping to advise on investments pre-acquisition as well as leading all operational, liquidity and market risk activities. The role will be based full-time in Doha. What the job involves • Develop and maintain overview of the portfolio and manage market risk • Develop a policy framework to identify, measure and monitor all risk areas across the firm • Determine if existing risk policies are in line with company objectives • Perform due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of live transactions • Partner with finance and treasury to ensure smooth compliance with regulatory requirements • Work with the deal team to produce independent due diligence and investment recommendations to be discussed with the CRO and with the IC • Work with the CRO and leadership team on risk culture across the organization. Who we are looking for • Leadership skills and credibility with a senior audience • Conscientious and trustworthy, inspiring a team and an organization • Extensive experience of market risk, ideally gained at a pension fund, sovereign wealth fund, private equity firm or investment bank • You should have a degree from a top-tier university in Engineering, Statistics, Finance or a related field • Masters and/or CFA is preferred • Experience of reviewing due diligence reports, financial model assumptions & investment memos for various investment transactions • Willingness and ability to be based in Doha full time.