Company Description

Emirates Investment Bank PJSC (EIBank) is an independent onshore private bank based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering a wide range of banking and investment services to a select group of clients, supporting them through every stage of their wealth journey.

Established in 1976 by prominent UAE business families, EIBank offers bespoke solutions across the full range of wealth management services, from asset management and access to global markets to advisory services.

EIBank is a relationship driven bank, focused on building long-term partnerships. Our flexible and consultative approach enables us to offer customized products and solutions through innovative advice and services.

EIBank is listed on the Dubai Financial Market since 2005 and its shareholder base is composed of highly respected UAE business families and private investors from the local community.

📝 About the Role

Emirates Investment Bank is looking for a highly analytical and proactive Investment Risk professional (Sr. Associate – Manager level) to join our Risk Management Department. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a robust Investment Risk monitoring framework for multi-asset portfolios, ensuring alignment with portfolio mandates, and implementing strategic risk mitigation measures.

If you're passionate about optimizing risk-adjusted returns, aligning portfolios with market dynamics, and working closely with portfolio managers to ensure regulatory compliance and performance resilience — we want to hear from you.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

Risk Monitoring & Framework Development

• Conduct in-depth assessments of investment portfolios and financial products across multi-asset strategies.
• Establish a robust investment risk monitoring framework and benchmark tracking system.
• Analyze portfolio performance using quantitative and qualitative methods, assessing alignment with forward-looking investment strategies.
• Monitor and mitigate asset selection risks through stop-loss thresholds and drawdown control.
• Create a structured asset classification model (High, Medium, Low risk).
• Align investment profile disclosures with client expectations on return and volatility.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Monitor UAE regulatory developments and ensure compliance with SCA and other relevant capital market regulations.
• Collaborate internally to ensure investment risk practices align with the asset management risk framework.

Portfolio Oversight & Performance Tracking

• Develop tools and methodologies to monitor portfolio performance and risk exposure.
• Conduct stress testing to assess resilience under adverse market conditions.

Risk Mitigation & Strategy

• Support investment teams in developing portfolio rebalancing frameworks to maintain optimal risk-adjusted returns.
• Recommend hedging and risk-reduction strategies tailored to market outlooks and portfolio structures.

Reporting & Communication

• Deliver clear, data-driven insights and risk reports to senior management and the Investment Committee.
• Translate complex risk models into actionable narratives for strategic decision-making.

Continuous Improvement & Industry Engagement

• Stay updated with global best practices in investment risk and evolving market trends.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of risk management processes and frameworks.

✅ Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Engineering, Mathematics; MBA or CFA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in investment risk management within banking or financial services.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, asset classes, and risk management principles.
• Knowledge of UAE SCA regulations or capital market authorities in US/UK is an advantage.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including risk modelling and statistical analysis.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills for senior leadership and board-level discussions.
• Professional certifications like FRM or PRM are a plus.