Compliance Advisory Specialist

Ready to take your compliance expertise to the next level and play a key role in shaping our regulatory landscape? We’re looking for a Compliance Advisory Specialist to join our team and support senior management in navigating complex regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of compliance and ethical standards across the bank.

In this role, you’ll translate regulatory requirements into actionable policies, support compliance procedures, and ensure effective implementation across the organization. If you’re eager to make an impact and drive compliance excellence, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

🔹 Provide expert advice and guidance to senior management and business units on complex regulatory and compliance matters, ensuring alignment with UAE laws and regulations.

🔹 Interpret and analyze regulatory requirements, translating them into actionable policies and procedures that support the bank’s operations and strategic objectives.

🔹 Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating compliance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Ensure effective communication and implementation across the bank.

🔹 Review new products and service initiatives to identify compliance risks and ensure regulatory requirements are met. Provide recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure compliance from inception.

🔹 Collaborate with various departments to integrate compliance into business policies, processes, product development, and strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance risks are effectively managed.

🔹 Support compliance-related projects, including regulatory change management, compliance risk assessments, and the implementation of new compliance initiatives.

🔹 Assist in developing and delivering compliance training programs to enhance staff understanding of regulatory requirements and promote a culture of compliance.

🔹 Draft reports for senior management, including updates on regulatory changes, compliance issues, and the effectiveness of compliance controls.

🔹 Support the Regulatory Relations team in managing regulatory interactions and communications, including responses to regulatory inquiries and information requests.

What We’re Looking For:

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

✅ Advanced certifications (e.g., Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)) are highly desirable.

✅ 3-5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, with a focus on advisory roles within the financial services industry.

✅ Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations effectively.

✅ Experience providing strategic compliance advice and managing compliance-related projects. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

✅ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess regulatory risks and develop effective solutions.

✅ Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and various departments.

✅ Bilingual preferred—fluent in English and Arabic, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

✅ Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively.

What’s In It for You?

✨ Be part of something BIG—join a leading fintech disrupting the MENA banking scene.

✨ Thrive in a high-performance, diverse culture with team members from over 40 nationalities.

✨ Flex your work-life balance with hybrid working, 28 holidays + up to 14 national holidays.

✨ Enjoy top-notch perks like private health & life insurance, and more!🎯

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you have the expertise and drive to support compliance excellence and regulatory alignment across our organization, we want YOU! Apply now and be a part of our mission to maintain the highest standards of compliance and ethics in the fintech space.