GRS Recruitment is excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Chief Risk Officer with our client, a reputable Forex Trading company located in Limassol. The organization, a private firm is poised for growth and is seeking a dedicated professional to play a pivotal role in their risk management team. If you have a solid background in risk within the Forex or Fintech sectors, we would love to hear from you!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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End-to-end oversight across all key business risks, including credit, operational, non-financial, liquidity, market, conduct and other emerging risk areas.
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Deliver a 24-hour service to monitor market conditions and risks, and support the business in its operation of a robust and resilient trading platform for its clients.
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Support the firm's executive team with managing, mitigating and monitoring the group's risks and develop policies and procedures to achieve the executive team's objectives.
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Provide independent advice and guidance on the level of risk/return in the business and whether this is appropriate with the agreed level of risk appetite.
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Continuously develop the risk control mechanisms and key risk indicators. Monitor movements and assess unforeseeable events and risks. Carry out an analysis of risk data/information for possible impacts. Regular reporting of predictable risks and managing costs associated with risks, and allocation of resources.
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Engage with Dealing to control financial risks and manage client exposure and hedging strategies effectively.
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Assist with the firm's global expansion, including the development of local business and risk controls.
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Assist with analysis of client behaviour and build models to identify trends and large exposures.
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Drive understanding of the design and utilization of methodologies to assess risk/reward of the business, including VaR back-testing, stress testing, capital planning, scenario analysis, liquidity analysis.
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Define and oversee reporting structures for the escalation of potential issues and solutions.
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Contribute to management and external reporting, regulatory capital calculations and modelling, and provide necessary guidance to other stakeholders.
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Collaborate closely with second line of defense partners, including Legal, Compliance, Dealing, Finance, operational/credit/other second line risk teams for managing our risk footprint.
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Support regulatory objectives as required, including keeping up to date with various applicable regulations, reporting and other regulatory interactions.
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Ad-hoc issue management and project work as appropriate
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
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Professional certifications such as CFA or FRM are required
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Experience in risk management within the financial services industry in a senior leadership role.
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Proven track record of developing and implementing risk management frameworks in a global, regulated environment.
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Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the fintech and financial services sectors.
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Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable strategies.
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Excellent leadership and team management skills with a demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
COMPANY BENEFITS
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Competitive remuneration package.
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21 days holiday entitlement.
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Standard working hours: 9-6.
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A great and friendly workplace environment.
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Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Due to the high volume of applications received at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Hayley Buckle, hayley@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 720 for further information.
