10 financial risk lead jobs in Dubai

Fraud doesn’t announce itself. It hides in payment patterns, account behaviour, and network overlaps — and by the time it surfaces as a regulatory question, the window to stop it has already closed. Your job is to close that window first. You’ll own the detection systems, the investigation programme, and the escalation bridge between fraud and AML compliance. Not just run them — own them. You’ll lead a team, set the controls standard, and make sure suspicious activity is not only caught but documented and escalated in line with regulatory obligations across Deriv’s licensed jurisdictions. Why This Matters Deriv’s mission is Trading for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime. That mission runs through regulated entities — CFD brokers, VASP/CASP licences, and banking licences — processing millions of transactions across time zones. Real money, real regulations, real consequences. Fraud is a predicate offense for money laundering. Every case you investigate has the potential to surface a...

Fraud doesn’t announce itself. It hides in payment patterns, account behaviour, and network overlaps — and by the time it surfaces as a regulatory question, the window to stop it has already closed. Your job is to close that window first. You’ll own the detection systems, the investigation programme, and the escalation bridge between fraud and AML compliance. Not just run them — own them. You’ll lead a team, set the controls standard, and make sure suspicious activity is not only caught but documented and escalated in line with regulatory obligations across Deriv’s licensed jurisdictions. Why This Matters Deriv’s mission is Trading for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime. That mission runs through regulated entities — CFD brokers, VASP/CASP licences, and banking licences — processing millions of transactions across time zones. Real money, real regulations, real consequences. Fraud is a predicate offense for money laundering. Every case you investigate has the potential to surface a...

Equiti is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products - from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We’re on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility. Think finance is stuffy? Think again. We see Equiti as a new breed of broker, and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who can perform and excel in a dynamic and innovative working environment. Our Risk department would like to welcome a dynamic and engaged Head of Multi-Asset Operational Risk in our office in Dubai As a Head of Multi-Asset Operational Risk with experience across Cash...

Joining the Compliance division at LMAX Group's new Dubai office offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape the compliance framework within a dynamic and fast-growing institutional exchange environment. This role places you at the forefront of regulatory adherence and risk management, working closely with senior leadership to ensure robust compliance practices that support the company's strategic objectives. You will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and operational excellence in a complex financial market landscape. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA/CMA). Manage all regulatory filings, information requests, and supervisory inspections. Develop, implement, and maintain the firm's Compliance Manual and internal policies. This includes ensuring all policies are updated to reflect the most recent SCA/CMA circulars. Perform the final "compliance...

Individual Contributor role — you'll lead through analysis and judgment, not people management. We're not hiring someone to fill out risk registers. We're hiring someone to figure out why a risk model missed something last quarter — and build the system that catches it next time. Why this matters Deriv's mission is Trading for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime. Millions of traders, in multiple currencies, across regulatory regimes, around the clock. At that scale, risk doesn't wait for a quarterly review cycle — it moves as fast as the market does. Real money, real regulations, real consequences. We're already building risk operations that run continuously: dozens of fraud detection models flagging money-movement patterns and trading abuse in production, AML review pulling risk metrics automatically instead of by hand, and vendor risk assessments run through document analysis instead of a checklist. Not experiments — systems that are already catching things a person reviewing...

Who We Are At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me , Do the Right Thing , and Get Things Done . These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more. About The Team The Compliance function at OKX is responsible for the overall compliance culture at the company. We’re a...

About Revolut People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 75+ million customers get more from their money every day. As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution. About The Role Risk at Revolut operates across all functions, products, and regions to monitor...

Who We Are At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me , Do the Right Thing , and Get Things Done . These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. About The Opportunity The Senior Risk Manager supports the Regional Head of Risk in overseeing financial and non-financial risks across the region. The role helps maintain robust risk frameworks, controls, governance, and reporting, while providing effective oversight and...

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. Responsibilities: Manage daily transaction monitoring alerts and investigate potentially suspicious activity Review client deposits, withdrawals, and payment activity for financial crime risks Document investigation findings and maintain clear audit trails Escalate suspicious activity to the Head of Compliance and MLRO Prepare and support the submission of STRs and SARs through goAML Produce AML management information, including alert volumes, trends, outcomes, and escalations Support transaction monitoring testing, rule tuning, threshold reviews, and market abuse investigations Requirements: 2 to 3 years of experience in AML,...

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. As the Compliance Manager - Deputy MLRO , you will serve as the operational backbone of Capital Vault UAE’s financial crime and compliance program, owning the day-to-day delivery of AML/CFT controls, compliance policies, and regulatory obligations and acting as the principal cover for the Head of Compliance and MLRO. You will be responsible for translating the firm’s AML framework into operational rigour, from alert management through to suspicious activity reporting, while also maintaining the firm’s compliance framework, monitoring regulatory updates, and ensuring the firm remains audit-ready and aligned with CMA obligations at...