Head of Enterprise Risk

Equiti is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products - from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We’re on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility. Think finance is stuffy? Think again. We see Equiti as a new breed of broker, and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who can perform and excel in a dynamic and innovative working environment. Our Risk department would like to welcome a detail-oriented. Head of Enterprise Risk in our office in Amman Head of Enterprise Risk you will be responsible to lead the enterprise risk management functions in our key regulated entities in Jordan and the Seychelles. Additionally, this role will establish Jordan as the Group's regional risk hub to provide group wide risk management services covering, amongst other things, third party vendor management and operational resilience services. Responsibilities Act as the single point of accountability for enterprise risk management across the Jordan and SEY entities and establish Jordan as the Group's regional risk hub. Ensure the Group's enterprise risk management framework it is consistently understood and applied across all business lines and entities. Own and maintain the Jordan and SEY Risk Appetite Statement, ensuring risk-taking across the business stays within Board-approved tolerances and limits, and is reviewed and recalibrated as the business evolves. Drive third-party risk management across the Group — build and own a consistent framework for vendor and partner due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and risk-based oversight of third-party and outsourcing relationships. Lead operational resilience for the Group, including Business Continuity Planning (BCP), disaster recovery arrangements, and a structured testing programme to validate readiness and close gaps. Design and own a Group-wide control framework, testing the design and operating effectiveness of existing controls and driving remediation where gaps or inefficiencies are found. Build and embed a stronger risk culture across Jordan and SEY, partnering with business heads so that risk ownership sits clearly with the first line. Own the risk incident management process end-to-end — logging, investigation, root cause analysis, remediation plans, and tracking progress through to closure. Design and deliver the Jordan and SEY's risk reporting suite for senior management and the Board, including Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), risk dashboards and thematic deep dives. Chair or support the Jordan and SEY's risk committees, ensuring effective governance, clear escalation paths, well-prepared papers, and timely follow-through on actions. Lead Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) across business lines, identifying, rating and tracking remediation of control gaps. Partner with Compliance and the business to ensure risk considerations are embedded in new products, processes, systems and strategic initiatives. Support regulatory engagement, examinations and audit requirements relating to enterprise and operational risk. Build, lead and develop a risk team in Jordan capable of supporting the Group's risk operations as the business and the hub grow. Experience Requirements 10+ years of experience in enterprise or operational risk management, ideally within financial services, brokerage, or a regulated fintech environment. Proven experience designing, implementing and owning an enterprise risk management framework and a Risk Appetite Statement. Hands-on experience building or significantly developing a third-party / vendor risk management programme. Strong track record leading operational resilience, including BCP design, disaster recovery and structured testing programmes. Experience designing and running a control framework or control-testing programme, and driving remediation of identified gaps. Experience running risk committees and producing senior management and Board-level risk reporting, including KRIs and risk dashboards. Experience building or scaling a risk function or team, ideally within a regional hub or hub-and-spoke operating model. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to engage senior business leaders and embed a risk-first culture. Experience operating across multiple regulated entities or jurisdictions is highly desirable. A relevant professional qualification (e.g. in risk management, audit, or a related discipline) is an advantage. Perks Each of our offices has its special perks; be it ‘no ties’, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy – but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you’re sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more. The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include: Competitive salary package Performance-based bonus Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members Smart working options Employee wellness initiatives Personalized career development Company lunch in the office Regular company events With energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences. Equiti is an equal opportunity employer. “Equiti” refers to a group of companies consisting of seven regulated financial services companies licensed to operate in the respective jurisdictions of their incorporation, in addition to our tech and marketing hubs. Equiti has presence in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Show more Show less