Senior Consultant - Financial Risk Management

As a Senior Consultant within the Financial Risk Management (“FRM”) Team, your role involves developing and implementing risk solutions for financial institution clients with a focus on market risk. Projects will include executing multiple FRM projects while ensuring all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time. You will remain current on new developments in risk advisory services capabilities and financial industry knowledge.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of Market Risk
• Experience in Quantitative Analytics, Market Risk Models including VaR, FRTB, IRRBB, CVA
• Good understanding of spot and derivative market operations for equities, interest rates, credit, commodities, and foreign exchange products; risk management (hedging strategies) and valuation aspects
• Prior experience in financial modeling and experienced with risk models development and validation
• Good understanding of local and international regulatory requirements including Basel and CBUAE guidelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with client-facing experience
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by example

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field including Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or similar
• 4+ years of strong financial risk management/quantitative analysis experience within financial institutions or consultancy/big 4 firms
• Professional certification in FRM, PRM, CFA is recommended but not mandatory
• Aptitude for quantitative analysis and strong numerical skills with evidence of advanced financial modeling skills
• Experience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. Python, R, SAS, MATLAB, Calypso, Murex, etc.)

What We Offer:

• A professional work environment full of challenges and development opportunities
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and coaching to develop new skills and progress your career