Associate Director - Financial Risk Management

About Uniqus Consultech Inc.

Uniqus Consultech Inc. is a globally operating technology-driven consulting firm specializing in Accounting & Reporting Consulting, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Sustainability & Climate Consulting, and Technology Consulting. Leveraging proprietary technological tools and a high-performance global workforce, Uniqus delivers cost-effective, innovative solutions without auditor independence conflicts.

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Associate Director to lead our Financial Risk Management practice in Riyadh. This role requires expertise spanning Market and Credit Risk, Working Capital Optimization, and Regulatory Reporting. The successful candidate will guide impactful projects, advise financial institutions on regulatory changes and risk frameworks, optimize capital management, and mentor diverse teams shaping our expanding risk and regulatory advisory services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead design, validation, and documentation of Market and Credit Risk models including FRTB, VaR, Stressed VaR, Expected Credit Loss, and Stress Testing methodologies.
• Apply advanced valuation techniques for Fixed Income, Equity, Derivatives, and Structured Financial Products.
• Manage end-to-end model governance, encompassing business requirements, validation reporting, and regulatory adherence.
• Advise clients on frameworks for model risk management, monitoring, and capital calculation methodologies.
• Direct regulatory reporting transformation initiatives ensuring compliance with Basel III/IV, BCBS 239, ICAAP, ILAAP, and Risk-Based Supervision standards.
• Implement regulatory reporting frameworks with emphasis on data governance, validation, and submission protocols.
• Guide adoption of regulatory and supervisory technology to streamline risk and compliance procedures.
• Support clients in interpreting and managing evolving regulatory requirements.
• Create and implement credit risk frameworks, policies, and risk appetite statements tailored for banking and corporate clients.
• Advise on working capital strategies, including liquidity optimization, cash flow forecasting, and trade finance management.
• Conduct portfolio and credit process assessments to identify risk mitigation opportunities.
• Collaborate with clients to enhance credit decisions through analytics and risk monitoring tools.
• Act as a senior advisor to C-suite executives and stakeholders on risk and regulatory topics.
• Lead business development efforts by preparing proposals, delivering presentations, and contributing thought leadership.
• Mentor and oversee consulting teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Contribute to strategic market positioning, intellectual property creation, and global delivery optimization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related disciplines.
• Preferred professional certifications include CFA, FRM, PRM, or actuarial qualifications.
• 6 to 15 years' experience within consulting firms, financial institutions, or regulatory agencies focusing on market risk capital modeling, credit risk management, and regulatory reporting.
• Proficient in Basel frameworks, ICAAP, FRTB, Stress Testing, and Expected Credit Loss model development.
• Familiarity with risk technology platforms such as Murex, Calypso, Bloomberg, SAS, or their equivalents.
• Technical skills encompassing Python, R, SAS, and SQL applied to data analytics and model development.
• Expertise in data management tools including Excel, Hadoop, and Spark, with knowledge of machine learning applications within risk analysis.