Assistant Manager/ Manager - Risk Consulting - Regulatory Compliance - Dubai

We are looking to hire Assistant Managers/Managers – Regulatory Compliance within our Financial Services Risk Consulting team in UAE. The role will focus on delivering regulatory gap assessments, licensing and regulatory approval support, conduct risk reviews, market conduct and consumer protection reviews, product governance assessments, and broader compliance advisory engagements for financial institutions including traditional banks, fintechs and digital/virtual asset entities.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Lead execution of regulatory gap assessments against regulations issued by regulatory authorities including CBUAE, SCA, DFSA, FSRA, VARA.
• Support clients in regulatory licensing and authorization processes, including preparation of applications, regulatory submissions, and ongoing engagement with regulators
• Advise on digital asset / virtual asset licensing requirements (e.g., VARA), including regulatory expectations, control requirements, and business model alignment
• Perform Market Conduct Compliance reviews, including assessments against Consumer Protection Regulations and Standards issued by CBUAE
• Conduct Product Governance assessments, including review of product design, approval, suitability, disclosures, and post-sale monitoring frameworks
• Deliver Conduct Risk Assessments, including identification of conduct risk drivers, indicators, and mitigation measures
• Perform Compliance Risk Assessments and support development of remediation and action plans
• Review and enhance compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, RCMs, and governance structures
• Deliver compliance reviews aligned to regulatory expectations and applicable standards
• Provide regulatory interpretation and advisory support to clients on new and existing regulations
• Assist clients in supervisory examination reviews remediation programs
• Lead workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs for client compliance and business teams
• Manage engagement workstreams, review deliverables, and coach junior team members
• Develop client-ready, regulator-grade deliverables
• Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and business development activities

 

Candidate Profile

• 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance, internal audit, or compliance advisory
• Experience across one or more of the following:
  • Regulatory Compliance function in a bank / financial institution, fintechs, VASPs
  • Internal Audit (with focus on regulatory / compliance audits)
  • Big 4 / consulting experience in financial services including fintechs, VASPs
• Strong hands-on experience in:
  • Regulatory gap assessments and compliance reviews
  • Market Conduct Compliance and Consumer Protection Regulations
  • Product Governance and product lifecycle compliance
  • Conduct risk and compliance risk frameworks
• Solid knowledge of UAE regulators: CBUAE, SCA, DFSA, FSRA, VARA
• Exposure to digital assets / virtual asset regulation preferred
• Strong regulatory interpretation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

 

Additional Expectations

 

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and lead junior team members
• Experience working with global banks, large financial institutions, fintechs, VASPs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for client and regulator interactions
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

 

What we offer
 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

 

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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