Senior Manager - Payments Regulatory Compliance

In an environment where accurate, timely, and auditable implementation of regulatory mandates is fundamental to the company's license, reputation, and stakeholder confidence, this role serves as the single-point compass for the company's regulatory technology and compliance-driven initiatives. The incumbent will own, guide, and govern the end-to-end delivery of Payments regulatory mandates, ensuring full alignment with expectations from the Central Bank of the UAE, other regulators, ratings agencies, shareholders, internal risk governance bodies, and international and group subsidiaries (where required).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the company's internal authority for regulatory technology and mandated initiatives.
• Interpret regulatory circulars, standards, and advisories; translate them into actionable, sequenced implementation roadmaps.
• Maintain proactive engagement with Regulators and their affiliated entities to ensure transparency, trust, and alignment on compliance objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders including Compliance, Risk, Legal, Technology, Operations, and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Own and oversee company-wide delivery of regulatory and Central Bank-driven programs, including but not limited to payments and settlement regulatory initiatives.
• Provide clear guidance and advisory to cross-functional delivery teams implementing regulatory mandates, ensuring regulatory alignment and sustainability.
• Actively safeguard the company's regulatory license and standing, and protect shareholder trust and brand reputation.

Requirements

• Very good knowledge of Cash Management and Payments Products (Local and International).
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Good leadership skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management.
• Experience in project management and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards and the ability to ensure they are met across departments.