Head of Risk Management – FX/CFD Brokerage

Job description

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