Sohail Boat
Dubai,DU
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in Risk assessment,mitigation and market risk management. Demonstrated a strong background in risk assessment, precious metals trading, and energy trading. Adept at navigating complex financial markets to optimise risk strategies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to drive informed decision-making in dynamic trading environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Risk Analyst
StoneX Financial DIFC Limited
Dubai, UAE
2025.03 - Current
- Evaluated/Mitigated market,business,credit risks from daily operations and liquidity.
- Monitored key risk indicators to support transparent day-to-day decisions.
- Manage Precious Metals trading, margining, exposure monitoring, and settlement risk for Precious Metals trading, supporting both physical and derivatives activities while ensuring accurate reconciliation and operational control.
- Maintained and tested business continuity plans for crisis resilience.
- Ensured compliance with local and international trading regulations, including DFSA guidelines.
- Coordinated with regulators and exchange governance on risk framework adherence.
- Preparation and review of the ICAAP and ICARA reports in alignment with regulatory requirement.
- Conducted comprehensive Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) across business units to identify, assess, and document operational risks and controls.
- Supported incident management and post-trade analysis activities across operations.
Risk Management Specialist
Nexova Direct Consultancy LLC
2023.01 - 2025.02
- Trading Oil, Gas, and Metals on major exchanges such as ICE, LME, and CME, leveraging deep market insights to manage market volatility and enhance profitability.
- Support Back Office and Co-ordinate with Middle Office for efficient Hedge Plans.
- Designed and implemented hedge strategies for physically traded commodities, utilizing futures and options contracts to minimize risk exposure and stabilize costs.
- Effectively managed and allocated trade volumes across multiple Clearers, brokers, optimizing execution and reducing transaction costs through strategic diversification.
- Regularly monitored market reports, P&L Reconciliation, geopolitical events.
- Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
- Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
Equity/Derivatives Trader
Earth Resources Trading LLC
2021.11 - 2023.01
- Owning, Managing, and profitably trading in Various markets while implementing any relevant strategies
- Innovating new ideas for trading tools and strategies then working with analysis and development to implement them
- Executing and keeping trading operations active for Equity/Derivatives and Forex trades
- Reviewed transactions and prepare produce risk reports
- Constantly analyzed VAR models for trading operations
Education
Diploma - Information Technology
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
MaharashtraBachelor of Computer Applications -
Sahyog College of Management Studies
MumbaiHigh School -
NEMS
GuhagarSkills
- Stress testing
- Bucket Exposures
- Market Risk Management
- Risk Assessment
- Percious Metals Trading
- Energy Trading
Timeline
Risk Analyst
StoneX Financial DIFC Limited
2025.03 - Current
Risk Management Specialist
Nexova Direct Consultancy LLC
2023.01 - 2025.02
Equity/Derivatives Trader
Earth Resources Trading LLC
2021.11 - 2023.01
Diploma - Information Technology
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
Bachelor of Computer Applications -
Sahyog College of Management Studies
High School -
NEMS