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Head of Risk Management
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Posted:
11 August 2026 (1 hour ago)
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Application Deadline:
9 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain Flipsters enterprise risk management strategy risk appetite and tolerance thresholds in alignment with regulatory expectations and business objectives.
- Serve as the principal advisor to the Board and CEO on all risk-related matters.
- Stay ahead of industry trends regulatory changes and emerging risks to adapt our strategies and risk appetite accordingly.
- Build operationalize and evolve a risk governance framework covering market credit liquidity operational product technology cybersecurity people and third-party (outsourcing) risks.
- Lead the Risk Committee and ensure periodic risk reviews and Board reporting.
- Conduct dynamic and ongoing risk assessments with emphasis on market volatility counterparty exposure liquidity stress and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and maintain robust quantitative and qualitative risk measurement tools and indicators.
- Analyze crypto assets and investment strategies for potential risks and vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies while evaluating new investment opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with business units to refine risk controls and support new product development.
- Partner with Legal Compliance Product and Operations teams to embed risk controls into workflows and support strategic initiatives.
- Cultivate strong relationships with regulatory bodies industry associations and auditors to ensure unwavering compliance.
- Act as the key point of contact for VARA and other relevant regulators ensuring timely submission of risk reports and regulatory updates.
- Represent Flipster in industry risk forums and engage with external auditors and consultants.
- Lead incident response and crisis management efforts across business units.
- Work hand-in-hand with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to develop and maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR) plans.
- Establish and manage constructive relationships with insurance partners to ensure appropriate coverageincluding custody and Directors & Officers (D&O) insuranceand to support effective risk transfer strategies in the event of cyber incidents asset loss or other operational disruptions.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Risk Management Economics Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in risk management within regulated financial services including at least 3 years in digital asset or crypto platforms.
- Strong understanding of Blockchain and cryptocurrency specific risks.
- Expertise in designing and managing enterprise-wide risk frameworks policies and tools.
- Strong knowledge of quantitative risk metrics Value at Risk (VaR) stress testing and exposure modeling.
- In-depth understanding of UAE and global crypto regulatory frameworks particularly VARAs rulebooks and risk-related requirements.
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex risk issues to senior stakeholders and regulators.
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills across functional teams and geographies.
Preferred
- Professional certifications (e.g. FRM CFA PRM CAMS CISA CRISC) are highly preferred.
Interview Process
- CV/Resume Screening
- 1st Round Interview
- 2nd Round Interview
- 3rd Round Interview
Required Experience:
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