Risk Manager – Cfd Trading Platform
Job Description
The Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with trading activities on the CFD platform. This includes market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of CFD products, financial markets, trading systems, and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and manage real-time trading risks across all CFD instruments (Forex, Indices, Commodities, Cryptos, Equities).
Develop and implement risk policies, controls, and procedures tailored to the CFD environment.
Maintain margin and leverage rules, and ensure adherence to risk limits.
Monitor client exposures and identify potential high-risk accounts or abusive trading behavior (e.g., arbitrage, scalping, toxic flow).
Manage liquidity provider exposure and ensure appropriate hedging strategies are in place.
Collaborate with trading, operations, compliance, and IT teams to ensure overall risk is effectively managed.
Provide daily, weekly, and monthly risk reports to management and regulators as required.
Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the platform's resilience to adverse market movements.
Assist in regulatory reporting and audits concerning risk management.
Proactively respond to market events (e.g., major news, volatility spikes) to protect the firm's interests.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. Minimum 4-5 years of experience in a risk management role within a CFD, Forex, or financial trading firm. o Expertise in MT5 admin and management. Strong understanding of CFD products, leverage, margining, and trading platforms (e.g., MetaTrader 4/5, cTrader). Familiarity with liquidity providers, STP/ECN vs. B-book/A-book models. Proficient in risk management tools, reporting systems, and Excel/SQL. Programming skills (Python, R) are a plus. Deep knowledge of market risk concepts such as VaR, P&L attribution, exposure analysis. Ability to work under pressure, especially during high-volatility periods or market events. Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1964884
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:137674.0 174325.0 USD
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned