Chief Risk Officer (CRO) – Forex / CFD

Our client is a premier, high-growth international Forex brokerage with an expanding global footprint. Built on a foundation of technology, compliance, and client-focused service, the company is scaling operations across multiple jurisdictions and is committed to maintaining strong risk and governance structures as it grows.

They are now seeking an experienced Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead the global risk function and build robust enterprise-wide frameworks across market, credit, and operational risk. This is a senior leadership role ideal for someone with a strategic mindset and a proven track record in risk oversight within regulated financial institutions, especially in the FX/CFD sector.

Description

As CRO, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the group’s risk management strategy. You will oversee risk exposure across all business functions, drive regulatory compliance initiatives, and provide leadership in developing tools for risk monitoring, stress testing, and capital adequacy.

You’ll work closely with C-level stakeholders, regulators, and internal teams to ensure the firm operates with a risk-aware culture that meets the demands of global regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management framework covering market, credit, and operational risk
• Establish key risk indicators and ensure real-time monitoring of exposures and limits across all trading activities
• Lead the implementation of stress testing methodologies and capital adequacy assessments
• Monitor regulatory compliance requirements and maintain strong relationships with relevant authorities
• Provide guidance and governance to ensure adherence to risk policies across all departments and jurisdictions
• Build and manage a risk team capable of supporting a multi-entity brokerage structure
• Report regularly to senior management and the board on risk profile, controls, and mitigation strategies
• Support strategic decisions by providing data-driven insights on the firm’s risk position

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in risk management within regulated financial institutions
• In-depth experience in FX/CFD trading environments, including exposure to market and operational risk
• Proven ability to design and implement comprehensive enterprise risk frameworks
• Strong understanding of capital adequacy, liquidity risk, and stress testing models
• Experience working with compliance teams and regulatory bodies across multiple jurisdictions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Nice to Have

• Exposure to cross-jurisdictional regulatory environments (CySEC, FCA, ESMA, SVG, Seychelles, etc.)
• Experience liaising with financial regulators
• Strong quantitative or analytical background (e.g., CFA, FRM, or similar qualifications)

Benefits

• Competitive salary of €70,000 – €110,000 per annum
• Remote working with flexibility and autonomy
• Key leadership role within a growing, internationally active brokerage
• Direct influence over global risk strategy and compliance development
• Collaborative and forward-thinking work environment

This is a rare opportunity to define and lead the risk management strategy of an ambitious global brokerage at a senior level.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.