Risk Manager

About Us: Stonefort Securities is a distinguished provider in the international financial services sector. With an established presence in the UAE, Mauritius, SVG and Saint Lucia, Stonefort Securities is well-positioned to meet the dynamic needs of its global clientele. The company offers advanced trading solutions, granting access to a wide range of asset classes including Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks and Contracts for Difference (CFDs), all seamlessly integrated within a sophisticated cross-margined trading framework. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to oversee and manage all trading risks related to our CFD platform. The role involves identifying, assessing, and minimizing market, credit, operational, and liquidity risks. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in financial markets, CFD products, and trading systems, along with a clear understanding of relevant regulations. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and control real-time trading risks across all CFD instruments, including Forex, Indices, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, and Equities. Develop, implement, and maintain risk management policies and procedures tailored to CFD trading. Ensure compliance with internal risk limits, margin, and leverage requirements. Track client exposures and identify potentially high-risk or irregular trading behavior (e.g., arbitrage, scalping, or toxic flow). Manage exposure to liquidity providers and ensure effective hedging and risk mitigation strategies. Coordinate with IT, Trading, Operations, and Compliance teams to ensure consistent risk oversight. Prepare and submit regular risk reports (daily, weekly, monthly) to management and regulators. Support audits and assist with regulatory and compliance reporting related to risk management. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. 2–3 years of experience in a risk management role within a CFD, Forex, or financial trading environment. Hands-on experience with MT5 platform administration and management. Strong understanding of trading systems (MT4/MT5, cTrader), leverage, margining, and CFD products. Knowledge of STP/ECN and A-book/B-book models, as well as liquidity management. Good understanding of market risk analysis, including exposure tracking, P&L attribution, and VaR. Ability to perform well under pressure, particularly during high market volatility. Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.