Head of Risk Management – FX/CFD Brokerage

About the role

The Head of Risk Management will lead and strengthen the global risk framework for a Forex and CFD brokerage, ensuring financial stability while supporting sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall risk management strategy.
• Oversee market, liquidity, operational and counter‑party 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 for all trading instruments.
• Produce regular executive risk reports and lead risk assessment during high‑volatility events.
• Collaborate with Dealing, Compliance, Finance and Executive Management teams.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing risk management team.

Required profile

• 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.
• Excellent analytical, decision‑making, leadership and communication skills.

Required skills

• MT5 Manager
• PrimeXM
• Centroid
• oneZero
• FIX API connectivity
• Liquidity aggregation

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Flexible location with a preference for Dubai; hybrid or remote working available.
• Senior leadership position with ownership of the global risk framework.
• Opportunity to build and lead a risk management team.