Regulatory Compliance Manager (12 Month Contract)

About This Role

Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Manager (12-Month Contract)

Role Summary:

An established UAE-based bank is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager for a 12-month contract. This role will partner closely with the Head of Regulatory Compliance to ensure the bank remains aligned with all applicable regulatory requirements outside of Financial Crime, while driving oversight, advisory, and regulatory engagement activities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver regulatory assurance reviews across the organization, focusing on key UAE Central Bank requirements and broader regulatory obligations

• Monitor and assess incoming regulatory updates, determine their impact, and coordinate implementation with relevant business units

• Support regulatory inspections and act as a liaison with regulators and supervisory authorities

• Oversee and maintain internal compliance records, including regulatory inventories, breach logs, and tracking mechanisms

• Produce high-quality reports and updates for senior management and governance committees

• Provide ongoing regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders and support FATCA/CRS-related processes

• Design and deliver compliance-related training sessions and awareness initiatives when required

• Ensure all regulatory filings and submissions are completed accurately and within required timelines

• Take on additional responsibilities aligned with the scope and seniority of the role

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; professional certifications such as ACAMS are a plus

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience within banking or financial services, including at least 5 years in a regulatory compliance capacity

• Prior exposure to Audit or Legal functions would be beneficial

• Strong working knowledge of UAE Central Bank regulations and AML/CFT frameworks

• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Able to operate independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills