Company Description Catalyst Partners Middle East, established in 2013, is one of the fastest-growing investment houses in the region, with a strong focus on family and medium-sized businesses. Through its private equity arm, Catalyst Private Equity (CPE), the firm invests in fast-growing companies and supports their sustainable expansion. Its leasing arm, CP Lease, provides flexible and innovative financial leasing solutions designed to bridge the financing gap for carefully selected clients and partners. By leveraging deep expertise and solid banking relationships, Catalyst Partners offers integrated financial solutions and long-term partnership opportunities.
About the Role :We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Risk Compliance and Governance Officer to join our team. The job entails monitoring the health of our leasing and factoring portfolio, while ensuring strict adherence to the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) guidelines. Focusing on an early-career finance professional to build a strong foundation in risk assessment, valuation, and regulatory compliance within the non-banking financial institution (NBFI) sector.
Key Responsibilitie:
Portfolio Monitoring & Risk Analysis Portfolio Health: Track and analyze the performance of the leasing and factoring portfolios, identifying trends in asset quality, concentration risk, and early warning signs of default. Financial & Valuation Analysis: Assist in reviewing client financial statements, credit appraisals, and asset valuations to ensure alignment with internal risk appetites and credit policies. Credit Support: Assist in preparing risk memorandums or meeting minutes for committee reviews. Data Management: Utilize advanced spreadsheet functions to maintain accurate risk databases and generate weekly/monthly risk dashboards for senior management. FRA Reporting & Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Submissions: Prepare, review, and organize necessary data for periodic (monthly, quarterly, and annual) submissions to the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), ensuring absolute accuracy and timeliness. Regulatory Monitoring: Stay updated on new FRA circulars, executive regulations, and NBFI laws pertaining to leasing and factoring. Policy Alignment: Assist in reviewing internal credit and operational policies to ensure they remain compliant with the latest FRA directives and anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines. Audit Support: Act as a supporting contact point during internal and external regulatory audits, compiling requested portfolio samples and compliance documentation. Qualifications & Education :Experience: 0 to 3 years of experience in corporate finance, compliance, risk management, or a related field. Fresh graduates with strong academic records and relevant coursework are encouraged to apply. Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Corporate Law.