Director, CFCR Advisory, Markets - MENA

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Advising the Markets business on regulatory, compliance and conduct risk matters across the UAE and Middle East
• Providing independent second line oversight and challenge across Markets activities, products and initiatives
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of robust CFCR frameworks, policies and governance standards
• Partnering with senior business management to proactively identify, assess and mitigate emerging regulatory and conduct risks
• Advising on new products, business initiatives, transactional matters and regulatory reforms impacting the Markets platform
• Supporting engagement with regional regulators and internal governance forums
• Driving high standards of business conduct, surveillance, market integrity and client outcomes across the Markets franchise
• Contributing to regional risk assessments, thematic reviews, monitoring and remediation initiatives

Skills And Experience

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Extensive experience within Compliance, Conduct Risk or Financial Crime Compliance in a global banking environment
• Strong understanding of Financial Markets products and activities
• Experience advising trading, sales and structuring businesses in regulated environments
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks including DIFC/DFSA and ADGM environments
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed and internationally connected organisation

Standard Chartered

What We Offer

• Aligned with our commitment to fairness and wellbeing, we provide a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your overall health, growth, and work-life balance.
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: Including core bank-funded retirement savings, medical and life insurance, supplemented with flexible and voluntary benefits tailored to your needs.
• Generous Time Off: Annual leave, parental (including maternity up to 20 weeks), sabbatical opportunities up to 12 months, volunteering leave, and minimum global standards combining 30 days of leave and public holidays.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options to balance office and home working with adaptable hours to suit your lifestyle while maintaining team collaboration.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to leading digital wellbeing platforms, resilience development courses, Employee Assistance Programmes, mental health first aiders, sick leave provisions, and a wealth of self-help resources.
• Continuous Learning Culture: Opportunities for professional reskilling and upskilling through physical, virtual, and digital training academies designed to accelerate your career path.
• Inclusive Environment: Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.