Cross-Asset Risk Manager - Dubai - Multi-Strategy Hedge FundOur client is a multi-strategy hedge fund platform. The firm manages substantial assets under management and employs a rigorous, best-in-class approach to risk management across both equity and macro strategies. With sophisticated infrastructure already in place - including Bloomberg Risk, Barra/Axioma, and Risk Metrics - the platform provides portfolio managers with institutional-grade risk frameworks and analyticsTHE ROLETitle: Risk Manager Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Team Structure: Founding risk hire for Dubai office with natural progression to team lead as regional hiring scalesRESPONSIBILITIESMonitor risk exposure across equity and macro strategies on global books, working directly with senior portfolio managers daily Execute risk management within established frameworks and thresholds, escalating to Singapore/Hong Kong risk heads when approaching limits Manage risk for discretionary long/short equity strategies: factor exposures, style risk, sector tilts, regional correlation, single-name concentration Oversee risk for macro/FICC strategies: rates, credit, FX, commodities (directional and relative value positions) Utilize Bloomberg Risk, Barra/Axioma (equity), and Risk Metrics (FICC) for daily risk reporting and analysis Engage credibly with experienced PMs running significant capital on both equity and macro sides Collaborate with quant/tech teams in Singapore/Hong Kong to optimize risk measurement processes Build and eventually lead Dubai risk team as expansion scales Act as primary risk liaison between Dubai operations and Asia risk leadership Provide risk analysis on stress scenarios, VaR, factor exposures, and concentration limits Support new PM onboarding and strategy launches from risk perspectiveREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS5+ years applied front office market/investment risk experience Cross-asset experience required: minimum 40/60 split between equity and macro/FICC (ideally 50/50). Cannot be 0/100 or 80/20 on either side5+ years with Barra/Axioma equity risk models (factor exposures, style risk, portfolio construction)5+ years managing macro/FICC risk (rates, credit, FX, commodities, duration, credit spreads, carry trades, curve positioning) Proven PM-facing experience with discretionary long/short equity and macro strategies at institutional scale Expert-level Bloomberg Risk, Risk Metrics, VaR methodologies, stress testing, scenario analysis Deep expertise in multi-manager/pod platform dynamics, risk limit frameworks, PM risk governance Experience managing risk for large AUM portfolios at buy-side funds or sell-side trading desks Ability to push back on senior PMs when needed while balancing independence with collaboration Excellent communication and stakeholder management with senior investment professionals Comfortable as sole risk person initially with entrepreneurial mindset for establishing new office presencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience at multi-manager platform hedge funds strongly preferred Background at macro-focused or systematic/quantitative investment firms welcomed Investment bank trading desk experience covering equity derivatives and rates/credit7-10 years total risk management experience at senior levels (VP/Director/Head of Risk) CFA, FRM, or equivalent quantitative finance certifications Understanding of momentum vs value, regional correlation, sector tilts, single-name concentration in equity portfolios Python/R for risk analytics/automation (tech team handles infrastructure) Track record building risk teams or functions from ground up in new regions Genuine enthusiasm for Dubai relocation and building regional presenceCOMPENSATION & LOGISTICSCompensation: Competitive base + discretionary bonus Relocation: Available for right candidate - package negotiable based on circumstances Work Setup: Dubai office-based, 5 days per week