Job Description
Chief Risk Officer, Investment Bank and Asset Management Firm, Bahrain Reference: 15170 Private Equity Middle East 15+ years About our client This is a senior leadership mandate with responsibility for the firm’s overall risk management framework. The Chief Risk Officer will oversee credit, market, liquidity, operational, investment, and regulatory risk across both banking and private markets activities, working closely with the CEO, Board Risk Committee, and regulators. What the job involves Lead and continuously enhance the enterprise risk management framework across banking, asset management, private equity, and real assets Oversee risk assessment and monitoring for private markets investments, including private equity, real estate, and other real assets Ensure robust governance, policies, and controls across balance sheet investments and managed vehicles Act as primary liaison with regulators on all risk‑related matters, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements Provide independent challenge and guidance to investment, credit, and business teams on risk‑return decisions Chair or participate in key risk, credit, and investment committees Develop and embed a strong risk culture across the organisation Lead and develop the risk function, ensuring it scales in line with the firm’s growth Who we are looking for Senior risk professional with extensive experience in banking and investment environments Strong exposure to private markets, including private equity, real assets, and alternative investments Background may include regulated banks, investment banks, asset managers, or principal investment platforms Proven experience engaging with Boards, senior management, and regulators Deep understanding of credit, market, liquidity, and investment risk frameworks Ability to operate as a trusted advisor while providing independent challenge Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Prior experience in the GCC or broader Middle East strongly preferred