Role Summary

The Assistant Manager – Regulatory Compliance supports the Head of Regulatory Compliance in ensuring full adherence to all regulatory requirements (excluding Financial Crime Compliance). The role focuses on regulatory assurance, CBUAE coordination, governance reporting, and regulatory advisory across the Bank.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Assurance

• Conduct compliance assessments through the Regulatory Management System (RMS)

• Identify regulatory gaps, control weaknesses, and non-compliance

• Track breaches, remediation actions, and maintain regulatory registers

Regulatory Engagement

• Support CBUAE inspections, examinations, and regulatory submissions

• Manage regulatory reporting and correspondence within deadlines

• Review regulatory notices before internal circulation

Regulatory Advisory & Governance

• Provide regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders

• Analyse new regulations and support implementation

• Maintain regulatory library and prepare dashboards/reports for senior management and committees

FATCA / CRS

• Support FATCA and CRS monitoring, governance, and annual reporting

Policies & Controls

• Review policies and procedures for regulatory alignment

• Identify regulatory risks and recommend mitigating controls

• Support compliance training and awareness initiatives

Experience Required

• Minimum 8 years in banking/financial services

• At least 5 years in Regulatory Compliance (mandatory)

• Audit or Legal experience preferred

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of CBUAE regulations

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and documentation abilities

• Ability to work independently with high integrity