Compliance Manager, Regulatory Compliance (UAE National) (United Arab Emirates)

The Compliance Manager will support the function by providing regulatory advice,
monitoring regulatory gap assessments, staying updated on key regulatory
changes, and ensuring these changes are highlighted and summarized for relevant
stakeholders. Additionally, support the delivery of regulatory training and
awareness sessions to ensure staff understand and comply with applicable
regulations and standards. 

* Maintain comprehensive knowledge of CBUAE regulations, standards, circulars,
and guidance, along with all relevant federal laws, decrees, and associated
regulatory directives
* Maintain strong awareness of international standards, including FATF
Recommendations, to ensure effective understanding of AML/CFT regulatory
expectations.
* Review the official gazette, prepare summaries, and cascade information to
relevant stakeholders.
* Lead meetings and present newly issued regulations and standards to
stakeholders, walk them through the requirements, and provide adequate
summaries including necessary details.
* Assess financial services activities to determine whether they fall within or
outside the scope of applicable regulations and standards.
* Oversee regulatory gap assessments to ensure all assessments are tracked,
maintained, and reflected accurately in updates provided to the Head of
Regulatory Compliance.
* Identify and analyse differences between existing regulatory requirements and
newly issued or amended regulations.
* Prepare concise summaries and comparative analyses of regulations, standards,
and guidance for internal stakeholders and governance committees.
* Support coordination to ensure timely dissemination of regulatory notices,
circulars, standards, and guidance to relevant stakeholders.
* Assist in tracking regulatory obligations, notices, and guidance to ensure no
regulatory requirement is missed. 
 

Experience

* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Law, Economics, or a related
discipline.
* Further Education to include qualifications in compliance, risk, or
regulatory disciplines are an advantage.
* Certifications such as ACAMS, ICA Diploma, or equivalent are preferred. 
* 7 to 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance, banking, or a related
regulatory function.
* Proven experience dealing with regulators and managing regulatory
submissions.
* Strong exposure to UAE regulatory and, where relevant, international
standards, including FATF Recommendations, AML/CFT frameworks, and global
best practices. 
* Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory rules, legislation, and regulatory
frameworks.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Good presentation and stakeholder management skills.
* High attention to detail with the ability to prepare clear, concise
regulatory summaries.
 

The Compliance Manager provides regulatory advice and monitors gap assessments to ensure alignment with CBUAE and international standards. They are responsible for summarizing regulatory changes and delivering training to ensure organizational compliance.

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