Investment/Market Risk Manager | Dubai, UAE | In-Office

Investment/Market Risk Manager

A leading Fund Manager based in Dubai, known for its diverse investment strategies and comprehensive portfolio offerings, is seeking an experienced Investment/Market Risk Manager to join their growing team.

Location: Dubai, UAE | Competitive Salary | Full-time

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, contributing to the firm's risk management functions across a range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, fund of funds, and select private markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust framework for market and investment risk management, ensuring alignment with the firm’s strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Design and enforce policies and procedures to monitor and manage risk exposure across various investment products.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities within the portfolio and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with portfolio managers and senior stakeholders to ensure effective risk controls are in place and continuously optimized.
• Monitor market conditions and investment performance to assess potential risks and provide actionable insights to the team.
• Maintain and enhance risk models, reporting tools, and methodologies to improve the quality and efficiency of risk management processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external risk-related requirements, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Ad hoc requirements as/when required.

Key Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in investment or market risk management, ideally within a multi-asset investment environment, or within the asset/investment management division of a bank.
• Understanding of equities, fixed income, private markets, and fund of funds.
• Proven ability to create and implement risk management frameworks, policies, and controls.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with experience using risk management software and tools.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, PRM) are advantageous.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.