About the role:
Support the Regulatory Affairs function in managing regulatory engagement and monitoring regulatory developments across the UAE. The role will help ensure that regulatory requirements are understood, communicated, and addressed effectively, maintaining clear oversight and promoting a “no surprises” approach in the Bank’s relationships with regulators.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the management of relationships and engagement with UAE regulators, including the DFSA, Central Bank of the UAE, SCA, FSRA, and other relevant authorities.
- Assist with the preparation, coordination, and follow-up of regulatory meetings, reviews, inspections, investigations, and information requests.
- Prepare briefing notes, meeting materials, reports, and management information for senior management and key stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records of regulatory engagements, including actions, deliverables, correspondence, and key emerging themes.
- Monitor proposed and pending regulatory developments and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders across the Bank.
- Support the assessment of regulatory changes, consultation responses, and the effective hand-off of implementation activities to relevant risk and business teams.
- Produce compliance reports, MI packs, newsletters, and other communications relating to regulatory affairs.
- Maintain internal control standards, identify and escalate operational risks, and support the timely resolution of audit and regulatory findings.
Experience & Qualifications
- A full-time graduation degree of at least three years is essential for obtaining a work permit. For degrees obtained outside the UAE, valid attestations and equivalency are also mandatory.
- 2–5 years’ experience in risk, compliance, or regulatory affairs within the financial services industry.
- Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior management and external regulatory contacts.
- Knowledge of UAE regulators, their agendas, and regulatory approaches.
- Strong understanding of compliance risks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.
- Experience in stakeholder management, project coordination, operational management, and continuous improvement.
- Excellent analytical, communication, influencing, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Fluent written and verbal English and Arabic is mandatory.
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related discipline; relevant accounting or Corporate Secretary qualifications are also considered.
Benefits and Work Environment
- Flexible and alternative ways of working where possible, including working from home and different hours subject to approvals.
- A culture where all employees are valued, respected, and opinions count.
- A workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working, and growth within an inclusive and diverse environment.
