Financial Market Risk Manager- Based in Dubai

Role & ResponsibilitiesAs Manager within the Financial Risk Management (“FRM”) Team your role involves developing and implementing risk solutions for financial institutions clients with a focus on market risk and liquidity risk.Project and Team Related Manage multiple FRM projects and ensure all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on timeOwn and implement initiatives around market and liquidity risksManage teams as well as senior client stakeholders and be responsible for delivering high quality results and generating effective and impactful solutionsPlay a key role in the development of less experienced staff through mentoring, training and advisingRemain current on new developments in Risk advisory services capabilities and financial industry knowledge.Business DevelopmentEstablish, maintain and strength internal and external relationshipsIdentify possible opportunities and direct purist for new client opportunitiesDraw on your knowledge and experience to create practical and innovative insights for clientsThe IndividualThorough understanding of Market Risk and ideally, Liquidity RiskExperience in Quantitative Analytics, Market Risk Models including VaR, FRTB, IRRBB, CVAExperience in Liquidity management including liquidity gap, ALM, FTP, ILAAPExperience with risk models development and validationGood understanding of Spot and Derivative markets operations for equities, interest rate, credit, commodities and foreign exchange products; Risk management (hedging strategies) and valuation aspects of the samePrior experience in Financial ModelingGood understanding of local and international regulatory requirements including Basel and CBUAE guidelinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsPrior experiences in managing and motivating a team in risk related areas, with clear leadership in market and liquidity risksStrong ability to map client business requirements and convert the same to a viable business propositionExposure to business development in consulting (Pre-sales support, proposals, RFP responses)Strong communication skills with client facing experience.Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects at a timeDemonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by exampleQualificationsAs a minimum a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field including Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics or similar.7+ years of strong financial risk management /Quantitative analysis experience within a financial institutions or Consultancy/big 4 firmsProfessional certification in FRM, PRM, CFA is recommended but not mandatoryAptitude for quantitative analysis and strong numerical skills with evidence of advanced financial modeling skillsExperience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. Python, R, SAS, MATLAB, Calypso, Murex, etc.)