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Head of Risk Management – FX/CFD Brokerage
David Kennedy Recruitment
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Posted Oct 14
About this role
We're looking forward to receiving your CV. 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 company’s global risk framework, protecting the firm’s 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 company’s 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 3–5 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 Department Accounting & Finance Locations Dubai, Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya City, Limassol , Abu Dhabi Remote status Fully Remote About David Kennedy Recruitment Our company delivers exceptional recruitment services on a global scale, presenting an innovative approach that connects candidates and clients seamlessly. Founded in 2018 Co-workers 150+