Head Of Risk

Job Description:

We are actively searching for a Head of Risk to join our dynamic Group in Abu Dhabi. This role would be responsible for coordinating and executing risk and governance by developing, enhancing, and effectively implementing enterprise-wide risk management policy and framework as an ongoing effort to institutionalise ourselves as an entity.

• Monitor, analyse and report on portfolio risk across the Hold Co and its subsidiaries, spanning market, credit, liquidity, leverage and currency exposures
• Lead portfolio analytics to assess performance on an ongoing basis, generating actionable insights that inform investment and divestment decisions
• Support CIO initiatives on Strategic Asset Allocation, introducing quantitative approaches that improve portfolio performance
• Develop and embed quantitative frameworks that enhance risk-adjusted decision-making across the investment lifecycle
• Conduct independent risk assessments on prospective and existing private equity, private credit and real assets transactions
• Analyse group cash flow and liquidity forecasts, ensuring adherence to all standard operating procedures

• Maintain a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework for the Group, embedding a proactive risk culture across all subsidiaries
• Facilitate the determination of the Group's risk appetite and risk tolerance levels for all critical risks
• Identify, prioritise and quantify risks across the Group, developing and maintaining Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and an operational risk registry
• Monitor mitigation action plans and risk tolerance levels, reporting to the CEO for onward reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee and the Board
• Provide independent and objective challenge on business plans, new initiatives and strategic projects, validating key decision-making assumptions against the Group's risk appetite

• Partner with the CEO, CFO and CIO on strategic initiatives including new product development, technology-driven risk tools and the design of internal risk dashboards with measurable KPIs
• Integrate risk management into strategy development by identifying and prioritising strategic and project-level risks throughout the planning and execution cycle
• Maintain a current Group risk profile to ensure executive management have clear visibility of risk posture at all times
• Build risk awareness across the organisation through training, guidance and ongoing engagement with teams at all levels

• Has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, but preferably a quantitative subject
• A professional qualification is considered desirable (i.e., FRM/ACCA/CPA/CIA/CA/CMA)
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience working as a Risk Professional or similar responsibilities
• Risk management systems experience (Bloomberg, Barra, Fact Set, or similar) is beneficial
• Experience in public and private markets with a focus on investment risk
• Experience with dealing with Investment Committee and Audit Committee levels
• Dynamic and proactive and ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, competing deadlines
• Ability to remain up to date with industry and regulatory changes and professional standards
• Able to integrate technical knowledge with analytical and critical thinking skills
• Has excellent communication and client service skills to manage multiple stakeholders across the Hold Co
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply judgment to provide efficient and effective solution as well as excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent report writing skills (especially PowerPoint presentations)