Risk Officer

Founded and headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, BitOasis is a leading venture-backed, regulated virtual assets retail trading and custody platform for the GCC and wider Middle East and North Africa region.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Risk Officer to join our team in Manama, Bahrain. As a Risk Officer, you will play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to our organization's financial stability and operational integrity.

• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies and policies
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and analyze potential threats to the organization
• Create and maintain financial models to evaluate and quantify various risk factors
• Monitor compliance with local and international regulatory requirements
• Prepare detailed risk reports and present findings to senior management and stakeholders
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure risk management practices are integrated across the organization
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging risks to proactively address potential issues
• Lead risk management training sessions for employees to foster a risk-aware culture
• Develop and implement crisis management and business continuity plans
• Continuously improve risk management processes and methodologies

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or PRM (Professional Risk Manager)
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in risk management, preferably in the financial sector
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment and management techniques
• Expertise in financial modeling and analysis
• In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance in the banking and financial services industry
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
• Excellent risk reporting and communication skills
• Advanced skills in risk management software and tools
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial markets and instruments
• Familiarity with various risk management frameworks and methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams