Senior Manager Regulatory Compliance

Lead the identification, assessment and implementation of regulatory changes affecting banking activities. The role ensures that requirements from the Central Bank of the UAE, capital-market authorities and other relevant regulators are translated into coordinated plans, updated controls and clear accountability. It also supports the wider compliance framework through risk assessment, management reporting and engagement with business and support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments and assess the impact of new or amended requirements on business lines, products, processes, systems and policies.
• Build implementation plans with clear owners, milestones and deliverables, coordinating Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, Technology, Finance and business teams.
• Maintain a regulatory-change inventory and prepare status reports for senior management and relevant compliance, risk and board-level committees.
• Advise business and support functions on practical regulatory interpretation, while challenging and supporting the first line of defence on implementation.
• Update policies and controls, assess emerging compliance risks, validate control effectiveness and escalate material issues or delivery delays.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least 7 years in banking or financial services, including 5–6 years in Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Affairs or Regulatory Change Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is mandatory.
• Strong working knowledge of CBUAE regulations, CMA rules, AML/CFT requirements and the wider UAE regulatory landscape.
• Experience leading complex regulatory implementation projects in a UAE bank and applying project-management methodologies.

Skills and Competencies

Relevant skills include Regulatory Change Management, CBUAE Regulations, CMA Rules, AML/CFT, Compliance Risk Assessment, Governance, Project Management, Stakeholder Management.

Employment Details

Full-time position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Role Expectations

Candidates should be analytical, organised and effective communicators who can manage multiple workstreams at once. Success depends on timely implementation, credible impact assessments, accurate reporting and controls that reflect regulatory obligations in day-to-day activity. Clear documentation and regular stakeholder communication help maintain accountability, support smooth handovers and ensure decisions are understood by relevant teams.