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eToro is looking for a strategic and highly analytical Risk and Compliance Officer to oversee our local risk framework in the ADGM. This role is tailored for a Risk-first professional who recognizes that strong risk management underpins effective compliance. This role is a registered role by the FSRA (registered Risk officer).
You will own the local Risk Register, overseeing risk identification, mitigation, and reporting on operational, financial, and regulatory risks. As a self-starter, you’ll bridge local ADGM requirements with eToro’s global risk strategy to support rapid, resilient growth. The role also includes DPO duties, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
What will you be doing?
Core Focus: Risk Management & Strategy
- Risk Ownership: Lead the identification, assessment, and prioritization of all internal and external risks impacting the ADGM entity.
- Framework Development: Design and implement local risk mitigation strategies that align with eToro’s global Risk Management Framework.
- Operational Resilience: Monitor and review risk processes continuously, providing data-driven recommendations to optimize business efficiency.
- Reporting: Act as the primary point of contact for all Regulator-mandated Risk reports, ensuring senior management and the Board have a clear view of the local risk appetite and posture.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Trading, Product, and Marketing teams to integrate risk-based decision-making into the product lifecycle.
Compliance & Governance
- Regulatory Alignment: Ensure all policies and procedures meet ADGM/FSRA standards, focusing on Product Governance and Market Conduct.
- Audit & Surveillance: Lead regular audits and monitoring plans to detect and resolve compliance breaches or process gaps.
- Financial Promotions: Review local marketing campaigns through a risk-based lens to ensure transparency and regulatory safety.
Data Protection (DPO)
- Privacy Leadership: Act as the Registered Data Protection Officer, ensuring the entity adheres to ADGM Data Protection Regulations.
- Security Oversight: Monitor data security measures and conduct regular privacy impact assessments (PIAs) to prevent and mitigate data breaches.
- Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or a related quantitative field.
- Risk Expertise: Minimum of 5-6 years of experience, with a proven track record specifically in Risk Management within Financial Services or FinTech.
- ADGM Knowledge: Deep understanding of the ADGM/FSRA regulatory environment and its specific Risk & Prudential requirements.
- Analytical Mindset: Exceptional ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and translate them into actionable risk reports.
- Certifications: Professional Risk certifications such as PRM, FRM, or CRMP are highly preferred. (Compliance certifications like ACAMS/ICA are an advantage).
- Execution: A "Self-starter" mentality with the ability to build frameworks from scratch in a fast-paced, Nasdaq-listed environment
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or related quantitative field
- Minimum 5-6 years' experience in Risk Management within Financial Services or FinTech
- Deep understanding of ADGM/FSRA regulatory environment and Risk & Prudential requirements
- Registered Risk Officer status with FSRA (local registration)
- Act as Registered Data Protection Officer and perform DPO duties (ADGM Data Protection Regulations)
- Analytical ability to analyze complex data sets and produce actionable risk reports
- Professional risk certifications (PRM, FRM, or CRMP)
- Compliance certifications such as ACAMS or ICA
- Self-starter with ability to build frameworks from scratch in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
eToro is a multi-asset platform which offers both investing in stocks and digital assets, as well as trading CFDs. Please note that CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 67% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. In the US, eToro only offers cryptoassests, no CFDs, and plans to expand its offering in the near future. eToro USA LLC; Investments are subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. Archived, "Virtual currencies are highly volatile. Your capital is at risk.” eToro AUS Capital Limited ABN 66 612 791 803 AFSL 491139. OTC Derivatives are leveraged financial products and considered risky. For clients with accounts under the Australian regulation: Real stocks are offered via a managed investment scheme. Interests are issued under ARSN 637 489 466 operated by Gleneagle Asset Management Limited ABN 29 103 162 278 AFSL 226199 and promoted by eToro AUS Capital Limited AFSL 491139. Your capital is at risk. Consider our Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).
