Regulatory Compliance Manager - UAE National Only

Role Overview

Regulatory Compliance Manager – UAE National Only at Emirates NBD, located in the UAE.

Company Overview

Emirates NBD is a market leader across the MENAT region (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) with presence in 13 countries, serving over 9 million customers. The organisation is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a brand value of approximately USD 4 billion. Emirates NBD provides retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. The organisation is a key participant in the global digital banking industry, with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of branches. Emirates NBD also operates Liv, the lifestyle digital bank, which has over half a million users and is the fastest-growing digital bank in the region. In line with UAE Government strategy to empower and develop nationals, Emirates NBD is committed to welcoming young Emirati talent into an innovative, modern and supportive work environment.

Role Purpose

Manage all New Product and Process Approvals (NPPAs) received at Compliance, ensuring complete and timely review and presentation to the CLT in line with NPPA Terms of Reference, while providing official written and informal guidance on Compliance matters to business units and support functions as required.

Key Responsibilities

NPPAs Management

• Review and advise business units during initial calls with Regulatory Compliance to ensure complete and clear NPPA submissions ahead of CLT meetings.
• Conduct detailed reviews of NPPAs from Regulatory Compliance perspective, referencing applicable regulations, notices, and requirements, as well as previous Compliance approvals and precedents.
• Track action items and conditions arising from NPPA review and CLT meetings, following up with business and NPPA leads to ensure timely closure.
• Escalate overdue items to the Senior Manager as needed.

Advisory and Guidance

• Provide timely reviews and advice on Regulatory Compliance related matters to business units.
• Provide the Senior Management – Regulatory Advisory with feedback and information of sufficient accuracy, detail, quality, context and relevance.

Support

• Provide translation for documents received in Arabic from the regulators.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• At least 4 to 6 years' experience, of which at least 3–4 years in a Regulatory Compliance role.
• Banking experience.
• Any additional relevant compliance qualifications, certifications or courses.
• Good understanding of CBUAE and SCA Regulations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of banking products and related procedures.
• Good written and oral skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of management.
• Stakeholder management including negotiation and influencing skills.

Additional Information

• This position is restricted to UAE Nationals only.