Head of Risk Management – FXCFD Brokerage

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a Forex and CFD brokerage that is seeking to onboard a Head of Risk Management to join their team ideally based in Dubai. This is a senior leadership role responsible for leading and strengthening the companys global risk framework protecting the firms financial stability while supporting sustainable business growth.


Position: Head of Dealing Desk FX/CFD Brokerage

Location: UAE Cyprus (preferred) / Global

Work Model: Hybrid / Remote

Employment type: Full-time


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute the companys overall risk management strategy

• Oversee market liquidity operational and counterparty risk across all trading activities

• Manage A-Book B-Book and Hybrid execution models to optimise profitability and risk exposure

• Monitor client flow toxic trading behaviour and trading performance

• Design and implement hedging strategies with liquidity providers

• Define exposure limits leverage policies and risk controls across all trading instruments

• Produce daily weekly and monthly executive risk reports

• Lead risk assessment during major market events high volatility and crisis situations

• Collaborate closely with the Dealing Compliance Finance and Executive Management teams

• Build and mentor a high-performing risk management team

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 35 years of experience in Forex/CFD brokerage risk management

• Strong understanding of A-Book/B-Book models and exposure management

• Hands-on experience with MT5 Manager PrimeXM Centroid oneZero or similar trading infrastructure

• Deep knowledge of hedging liquidity management and institutional trading operations

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills under pressure

• Excellent leadership and communication skills

Advantages

• Experience managing global brokerage operations

• Knowledge of FIX API connectivity and liquidity aggregation

• Experience working with multiple liquidity providers and institutional counterparties

• Based in Dubai

OFFER:

• Competitive base salary

• Flexible location with Dubai preferred and hybrid or remote working available

• Senior leadership position with ownership of the global risk framework

• Opportunity to build and lead a risk management team