[Hiring] Compliance & Risk Management Officer Dubai UAE
Position: Compliance & Risk Management Officer
Date Posted: August 13, 2025
Industry: Trading Non-regulated Derivative Contracts & Currencies in Spot Market
Employment Type: Full Time | On-site
Experience: 1–2 years (proven experience within a UAE FOREX brokerage is mandatory)
Qualification: CISI-SCA certification(s) in Compliance and/or Risk Management (SCA accredited).
Salary: AED 5000 to 10000
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Wafra Capital
Description:
We’re Hiring: Compliance & Risk Management Officer (SCA Accredited)
We are seeking a diligent and regulated-focused Compliance & Risk Management Officer to join a trading brokerage team in Dubai. This role is central to ensuring the business operates within the framework set by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and other UAE regulators, while actively managing and reporting on the firm’s risk profile.
Mandatory Requirements:
▪ 1–2 years of hands-on experience as a Compliance & Risk Officer within a UAE-based FOREX brokerage — UAE brokerage experience is required.
▪ CISI-SCA accreditation in compliance and/or risk management (SCA-accredited).
▪ Candidates who currently hold only one of the required accreditations are eligible to apply provided they agree to complete the remaining certification within a specified timeframe.
Job Overview:
▪ Act as the organisation’s primary compliance & risk representative to the SCA and other regulatory bodies.
▪ Embed a culture of regulatory compliance and ethical conduct across teams and processes.
▪ Maintain oversight of regulatory registrations, reporting obligations, and licensing matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance Responsibilities:
▪ Ensure the company meets all SCA requirements, including licensing, registrations, and timely regulatory filings.
▪ Serve as the main point of contact for the SCA and other UAE authorities.
▪ Monitor regulatory developments and advise senior management on necessary policy or operational adjustments.
▪ Manage SCA-related registration and licensing activities for the firm and relevant personnel.
▪ Prepare and submit accurate regulatory reports and disclosures to authorities.
▪ Deliver compliance training programs to staff to raise regulatory awareness.
▪ Investigate suspected compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.
▪ Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and consultants to verify regulatory alignment.
Risk Management Responsibilities:
▪ Identify, assess, and continuously monitor financial, operational, and strategic risks affecting the brokerage.
▪ Design, implement, and maintain a risk management framework that aligns with SCA expectations and industry best practice.
▪ Perform periodic risk assessments and escalate findings to senior leadership and the board as needed.
▪ Work cross-functionally to ensure risk controls are embedded into business processes.
▪ Produce regular risk reports and analysis for internal stakeholders and regulators.
▪ Keep abreast of regional and global risk trends relevant to trading and brokerage operations.
Preferred Skills & Competencies:
▪ Deep understanding of the UAE regulatory landscape for FOREX brokerages.
▪ Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear report-writing capability.
▪ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
▪ Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and uphold high ethical standards.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates meeting the mandatory UAE brokerage experience and certification requirements are invited to submit their CV along with copies of relevant SCA/CISI certification(s). Only applicants with UAE brokerage experience will be considered.
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