Manager - RRA

Role Overview

Manager - RRA at KPMG, delivering risk and regulatory advisory services to banking and financial services clients across the Middle East region.

Role Purpose

Lead and deliver Risk & Regulatory transformation engagements, advising clients on Non-Financial Risk, Compliance, Conduct Risk, Operational Risk, Governance, and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks while contributing to practice development and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery

• Lead and deliver Risk & Regulatory transformation engagements across banking and financial services clients.
• Advise clients on Non-Financial Risk, Compliance, Conduct Risk, Operational Risk, Governance, and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
• Design and enhance risk governance frameworks, operating models, policies, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation and business adoption.
• Provide advisory support on regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations issued by CBUAE, SAMA, DFSA, ADGM, and other regional regulators.

Practice Development

• Stay abreast of regulatory developments, industry trends, and leading practices.
• Contribute to thought leadership, business development, proposals, and client pursuits.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong understanding of Non-Financial Risk Management within the banking and financial services sector.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Regulatory Licensing & Authorization, Regulatory Remediation & Compliance Transformation, Conduct Risk, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance & Internal Controls, Operational Resilience, Risk Culture & Accountability, Digital Assets & Virtual Asset Risk Management, Compliance Monitoring & Testing, Regulatory Risk Assessments, or Outsourcing & Third-Party Risk Management.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements, including CBUAE, SAMA, Basel, CMA, and SCA frameworks.
• Experience developing and enhancing Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, Operational Risk, Conduct Risk, and Risk Reporting frameworks.