Risk Operations Manager (UAE)

About the Position

SFORS is a leading player in the global financial markets, specializing in proprietary trading and pre-market trading. With 20 years of success in the stock market, we attribute our achievements to continuous investment in talent development, trading technologies, progressive risk management models, and effective trading strategies. We operate exclusively with proprietary funds, without any third-party investments.

We are currently seeking a Risk Operations Manager to join our Risk Management Department in Dubai, UAE. This role will ensure effective risk management across our trading activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trading activity and ensure it adheres to risk limits and internal policies.
• Manage tickets and ensure timely resolution.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, including instructions, SOPs, and checklists.
• Handle operational issues and coordinate their resolution with relevant teams.
• Identify unusual or high-risk situations and escalate them when necessary.
• Share risk-related updates with traders, broker management, and operations teams.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• Background in operational or technical support.
• Hands-on experience with ticketing systems and operational issue resolution.
• Experience creating and maintaining operational documentation and instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Languages:
  • English: B1+
  • Ukrainian: Working proficiency.
• Basic knowledge of trading is a strong plus.

We Offer

• Competitive and performance-aligned compensation package.
• Clear opportunities for long-term professional growth and strategic career development.
• A high-trust, collaborative environment with a strong ownership culture.
• Direct exposure to business decision-making and impact at scale.

Additional Benefits

• Corporate housing access: Up to 2-3 weeks per year of free accommodation in Larnaca (Cyprus) for vacations, business trips, or work-related travel.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including annual medical check-ups.
• Psychological support program (up to 4 sessions per month).
• Partial compensation for tennis training, gym memberships, other sports activities, rehabilitation, massages, and participation in competitions (including international events).
• Partial reimbursement for external professional education and certifications.
• Full access to internal educational, cultural, and entertainment initiatives, including guest lectures.

About the Company

SFORS is a leading player in the global financial markets, specializing in proprietary trading and pre-market trading. With 20 years of success in the stock market, we attribute our achievements to continuous investment in talent development, trading technologies, progressive risk management models, and effective trading strategies. We operate exclusively with proprietary funds, without any third-party investments.