Regulatory Compliance Manager

Role Overview

Regulatory Compliance Manager at Momentum Corporate Services, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Company Overview

Momentum Corporate Services is a leading entertainment group based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The portfolio includes mobile game development and publishing, virtual reality experiences, iGaming, esports management, and content platform services.

Role Purpose

The Regulatory Compliance Manager supports the Regulatory Compliance function across the Group's lottery and commercial gaming operations. The role is responsible for preparing regulatory submissions, managing regulatory engagement and providing practical regulatory advice to support business initiatives, while contributing to ongoing regulatory compliance activities including reporting, governance processes, policy updates, regulatory tracking and horizon scanning.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Submissions & Engagement

• Engage with GCGRA on regulatory submissions, queries and approvals, including preparing responses and supporting regulatory discussions.
• Lead preparation of regulatory submissions to GCGRA, including product approvals, internal control updates, waiver requests and formal notifications.
• Draft and coordinate responses to regulatory information requests and queries.
• Manage regulatory timelines, dependencies and submission documentation.
• Support and contribute to regulatory meetings and engagements.

Regulatory Advice

• Provide practical regulatory advice to support product development, technology changes and commercial initiatives.
• Identify regulatory approval requirements and timing considerations early in project lifecycles.
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear guidance for Product, Technology, Operations and Commercial teams.
• Escalate material regulatory risks appropriately.

Business Partnering

• Act as a key regulatory contact for the Commercial Gaming team.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure initiatives are structured in a regulatorily compliant manner.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory requirements are correctly implemented in products and processes.

Regulatory Governance & Team Operations

• Contribute to regulatory oversight activities across both Business Units.
• Support preparation of regulatory reporting, management updates and Board-level reporting.
• Provide regulatory advice and review in relation to business-owned policies and procedures, particularly where regulatory submissions or product changes require updates.
• Support investigations into regulatory incidents or potential non-compliance matters.
• Track regulatory actions, commitments and supervisory items through to completion.
• Contribute to horizon scanning and assessment of regulatory developments and their impact on the business.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Regulatory Compliance team processes, templates and operating standards.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of compliance processes and systems to ensure effective team delivery.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance or regulatory advisory roles.
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions and formal responses to regulators.
• Strong experience interpreting and applying regulatory frameworks in a commercial context.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex regulatory approval processes end to end.
• Experience drafting structured regulatory advice to support business initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience and proficiency in understanding, interpreting and implementing legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in gaming, lottery, financial services or other regulated sectors preferred.
• Degree in Business, Risk Management, Law or other relevant field preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to prepare clear, persuasive submissions.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.

Additional Information

• Reports to the Head of Regulatory Compliance.
• Momentum is committed to being a fair, transparent, and inclusive employer that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation.