269 Banking Regulations jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Description:

This role involves leading the operational and conduct risk management framework across all business and operational areas. The ideal candidate will have experience in implementing and administering risk management programmes, including risk assessments and control measures. They will also be responsible for engaging with senior management, audit teams, and regulators to ensure effective internal controls and risk management practices.

• Implement and administer Operational Risk Management and Conduct Risk Management programmes with utmost diligence.
• Oversee the implementation, administration, and continuation of Operational Risk Management and Conduct Risk Management frameworks and programmes throughout RAKBANK Group's first and second lines of defence.
• Engage in formal interactions with RAKBANK Group's Senior & Executive Management and Management Committees on critical matters of Internal Controls, Operational Risk, and Conduct Risk Management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

The successful candidate will hold a postgraduate degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field. They will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in operational risk management, with at least 5 years in a mid-management or supervisory position. Proven experience in managing risk management functions, developing policies, procedures, and risk management strategies is essential.

• Postgraduate / Master's Degree or Equivalent Qualification in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Operational Risk Management function in a reputed Banking or Financial Institution, including minimum 5 years in mid-management or supervisory position.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as FRM, PRM, or CISM are preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines related to operational risk management in the banking sector.

Benefits:

The selected candidate can expect a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for professional development and career advancement, a supportive and collaborative work culture, and access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:

General Business, Other, and Project Management

Industry:

Banking and Operations Consulting

Avoidance and Mitigation Specialist

We are recruiting an experienced professional to manage social responsibility initiatives within our organization based in Dubai.

This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on workers and communities by identifying and addressing risks affecting them.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of human rights, labor rights, and sustainable practices, with experience in managing cross-functional projects.

They will be responsible for facilitating discussions with internal teams and external stakeholders to design and pilot regional risk management mechanisms and strategies.

Additionally, they will oversee the implementation of improvement programs focused on key areas such as worker voice, fair wages, health and safety, and prevention of forced labor.

1. Develop and implement strategies to address risks and opportunities related to human rights and labor rights.
2. Collaborate with various business units to understand their needs, identify gaps, and assess risks.
3. Facilitate discussions with internal teams and external stakeholders to design and pilot regional risk management mechanisms and strategies.
4. Oversee the implementation of improvement programs focused on key areas such as worker voice, fair wages, health and safety, and prevention of forced labor.

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Sustainability, Social Work, or Business Administration.
• 8+ years of experience in human rights or ethical/responsible sourcing within global supply chains and/or operations.
• 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Proven experience in developing strategies, managing end-to-end project delivery, and presenting outcomes to senior leadership.

• Experience working on or a demonstrated passion for topics such as forced labor, human trafficking, modern slavery, human rights, labor rights, multi-stakeholder initiatives, international development, labor rights training, or social responsibility.
• Experience working in an international context.
• Experience collaborating with external stakeholders such as NGOs, investors, and government bodies.

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labour Law

Risk management is a crucial aspect of investment decision-making. As an Equities Risk Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring that risk-taking at both the individual portfolio level and at the firm level is efficient and deliberate.

• Collaborate with portfolio managers to enhance portfolio construction quality, achieving optimal risk-adjusted returns and setting appropriate risk guidelines and limits.
• Actively manage the firm's risk exposures.
• Participate in the capital allocation process to maximize risk-adjusted returns and profitability across various business levels and the firm as a whole.

This position requires deep insight into equity and macro factors driving portfolio risk, their utility in alpha capture, and constraints faced by equity portfolio managers when adjusting portfolios (liquidity concentration).

• Five or more years of experience as a risk manager or portfolio manager with a focus on hedged discretionary or systematic equity strategies.
• Detailed understanding of equities risk management, portfolio construction (multifactor models, optimization techniques), and trading (slippage analysis).
• Experience with macro products is a plus.
• Knowledge of quantitative finance and statistical programming tools, ideally SQL and Python.
• Strong communication skills; ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to senior management and portfolio managers is critical.
• Intellectual curiosity and depth of skills enabling performance of ad-hoc tasks and special projects.
• High energy and relentless personality with a desire to ideate opportunities and manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; demonstrated ability to build relationships both internally and externally.
• A commitment to the highest ethical standards and professionalism.

About Us

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate or Vice President to enhance our operational and investment risk management processes.

This is an opportunity for a proactive Senior Associate or Vice President to join our team at a global investment company based in Abu Dhabi. Our team has a legacy of over seven years, pioneering enterprise risk frameworks and shaping investment strategies.

The role involves partnering with investment managers to evaluate risk implications post-deal, including CEO succession and product risks. You will model potential impacts on company performance, revenue, costs, and profitability, and assess implications on exit strategies, collaborating with investment teams as needed.

You will also conduct operational due diligence and ensure investee companies have robust risk management frameworks in place, engaging consultants as required for specialized risk assessments and interventions.

• Bachelor's (and/or) master's degree from a top-tier university
• Strong background in private markets, with experience in investment risk assessment and portfolio management
• Proven ability to communicate complex risk concepts effectively to senior stakeholders
• Experience with operational due diligence and risk modeling tools
• Cross-sector experience and adaptability highly valued

• A dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and development
• The chance to work on high-profile projects and contribute to the success of our organization
• A competitive salary and benefits package

Financial Crime Risk Director

We are seeking a strategic leader to oversee our financial crime risk framework, ensuring robust defenses against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and other illicit financial activities.

• Risk Coordination: Correlate multiple risk assessments, audits, regulatory examination findings, etc., to ensure consistency in risk determination and remediation.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments or supervise external vendors to evaluate exposure to financial crime and recommend improvements.
• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the firm's financial crime risk strategy, aligning with risk appetite and business goals.
• Risk Oversight: Oversee identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial crime risks across all business lines, products, and regions.

• Bachelor's degree and professional certifications preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in financial crime risk management within financial services, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, sanctions, fraud prevention, and financial crime typologies.
• Cryptocurrency experience preferred.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder influence, and organizational change capabilities.
• Strong analytical, data, and technology skills for risk management.
• Excellent communication skills for complex issue presentation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a talented team and contribute to our mission of accelerating crypto adoption and empowering creators and entrepreneurs to build a fair digital ecosystem.

We offer a competitive salary, generous leave, and regional-specific benefits. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please apply.

Vice President – Financial Risk Management

Our client is aleading multinational groupwith a diverse portfolio and strong presence across global markets. As part of their ongoing growth and evolution, they are now looking for aVice President – Financial Risk Managementto join their senior Treasury leadership team.

The Role

Reporting into senior Treasury leadership, the VP will oversee the design and execution of the company's financial risk frameworks, ensuring resilience across interest rate, FX, credit, and liquidity risks. The role will combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, engaging with both internal stakeholders and external financial partners to drive best-in-class practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and embed risk management frameworks, policies, and analytical tools across the group.
• Anticipate and mitigate exposures through effective market monitoring and derivative solutions.
• Provide commercial insights to enhance capital efficiency, optimize investment decisions, and support growth initiatives.
• Build and manage strong banking and advisory relationships to ensure flexible, competitive access to global funding markets.
• Lead initiatives to manage liquidity and optimize cash returns while safeguarding capital.
• Partner with corporate finance on capital structuring and credit rating considerations.
• Deliver clear risk reporting and actionable insights to senior executives and the Board.
• Drive the adoption of modern treasury systems and best practices.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years' experience in financial risk management within a corporate treasury or multinational environment.
• Expertise in managing FX, interest rate, and liquidity risks, with proven experience in structuring derivatives.
• Strong analytical ability with the gravitas to engage senior stakeholders and external institutions.
• Track record of leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Degree in finance, economics, or related discipline; CFA/FRM desirable.
• Fluent in Python, C++ or other coding languages is desirable.

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We are also open to candidates looking to relocate to the UAE.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to working in collaboration with forward-thinking businesses to deliver high-performing, sustainable recruitment solutions to assembl.

Compliance Associate Venture search Dubai, United Arab Emirates

FX/Currencies Product Manager (Fintech) - Dubai Venture search Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As a leader in risk management, you will be responsible for designing and implementing entity-wide risk systems to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities.

The ideal candidate will deploy artificial intelligence, including machine learning and natural language processing, to derive efficiencies in risk management processes across the organization.

You will develop and maintain operational risk dashboards and reporting tools to provide timely insights to senior management and stakeholders.

Additionally, you will analyze operational risk data to identify trends, emerging risks, and areas for improvement in risk management practices.

You will prepare and present regular reports on operational risk performance, including key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk mitigation efforts to senior management and the board.

Collaboration with IT and data management teams is essential to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility for operational risk management purposes.

Fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders to promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability is crucial.

Engagement with external regulators, partners, and industry bodies is necessary to stay abreast of regulatory developments and best practices in governance and operational risk management.

Leading training and awareness initiatives to enhance the organization's understanding of operational risk and its management is also an important responsibility.

This role requires exemplary conduct and adherence to the Group's Code of Conduct.

A deep understanding of risk disciplines, knowledge of systems and models, analytical skills, and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of experience in a risk and control or audit role, with expertise in non-financial risk management and regulatory frameworks.

We are seeking a highly skilled Market Risk Specialist to lead our Market Risk practice in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have expertise in market risk and experience working in the financial services sector.

The role involves leadership of a small team, aiming to grow the market risk practice. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively, with a minimum of 80-90% time spent on the road.

The successful candidate will have at least 7+ years of professional experience, with a good mix of banking and management consulting exposure. A background from top-tier universities is preferred, along with completion of an MBA from a globally recognized institution.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager to join our team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of our strategy. As a trusted advisor, you will provide expert guidance and support to our internal business units, helping them to effectively manage and mitigate legal, regulatory and reputational risk.

• Provide timely and solution-focused pragmatic advice to engagement teams
• Negotiate with clients on contracting challenges
• Participate in internal governance forums for high value and higher risk engagements
• Contribute to special projects aimed at delivering continuous change and improving quality outcomes and profitability
• Deliver training to staff across the organization
• Represent the team on panels held for opportunities

• Extensive experience working in a risk management environment, preferably in a professional services firm
• Proven ability to understand and manage complex risks, including reputational, financial, and legal risks
• Strong understanding of contract management, including terms related to liability, profitability, and legal exposure
• Hands-on experience reviewing legal documents
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams to identify, understand, and mitigate risks
• Strong knowledge of the professional services industry, with an understanding of market dynamics, service lines, and client engagement models
• Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, or legal advisory services
• Strong project management capabilities, with a track record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Creative and strategic thinker, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation

We offer a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits, and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in your career. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact in the organization.

Active listening, analytical thinking, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering compliance, business ethics, coaching and feedback, code of ethics, communication, compliance and governance, compliance and standards, compliance auditing, compliance frameworks, compliance program implementation, compliance reporting, compliance review, compliance risk assessment, compliance training, controls compliance, creativity, cyber security risk management, data analysis and interpretation, data protection management, disability support