About this role
Overview
RMG Talent 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 company’s global risk framework, protecting the firm’s financial stability while supporting sustainable business growth.
Responsibilities
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Develop and execute the company’s overall risk management strategy
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Oversee market, liquidity, operational and counterparty risk across all trading activities
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Manage A-Book, B-Book and Hybrid execution models to optimise profitability and risk exposure
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Monitor client flow, toxic trading behaviour and trading performance
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Design and implement hedging strategies with liquidity providers
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Define exposure limits, leverage policies and risk controls across all trading instruments
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Produce daily, weekly and monthly executive risk reports
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Lead risk assessment during major market events, high volatility and crisis situations
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Collaborate closely with the Dealing, Compliance, Finance and Executive Management teams
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Build and mentor a high-performing risk management team
Requirements
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Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Forex/CFD brokerage risk management
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Strong understanding of A-Book/B-Book models and exposure management
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Hands-on experience with MT5 Manager, PrimeXM, Centroid, oneZero or similar trading infrastructure
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Deep knowledge of hedging, liquidity management and institutional trading operations
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Strong analytical and decision-making skills under pressure
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Excellent leadership and communication skills
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Advantages
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Experience managing global brokerage operations
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Knowledge of FIX API connectivity and liquidity aggregation
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Experience working with multiple liquidity providers and institutional counterparties
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Based in Dubai
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Offer
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Competitive base salary
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Flexible location, with Dubai preferred and hybrid or remote working available
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Senior leadership position with ownership of the global risk framework
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Opportunity to build and lead a risk management team
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Position details
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Location: Remote (Dubai preferred) – UAE / Cyprus
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Work model: Remote
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Job type: Full time
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Positions: 1
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Start: ASAP
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Salary: Competitive – based on experience (executive package)