66 Policy Implementation jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Exciting Opportunity in Regulatory Compliance

We are expanding our team and looking to hire professionals to support critical Regulatory Compliance initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate execution of Financial Crime Risk Assessments (FCRA) across business lines
• Track and report mitigation actions through dashboards and trackers
• Develop and maintain Compliance MIS and KRI dashboards for senior management, board, and regulators
• Roll out and monitor completion of Compliance training modules across the organization
• Maintain a centralized PMO tracker to monitor remediation progress
• Validate remediation actions for findings under AML/CFT and regulatory requirements

If you're interested in this opportunity, please connect or share your CV.

* Conduct gap assessment (lookback exercise) against FCC regulatory guidelines and notices

* Track and monitor remediation of identified gaps through action plans and dashboards

* Support timely submission of documentation and updates to CBUAE

• Preferable that candidate has knowledge of UAE's AML/CFT/CPF and TFS legislation

• Preferable that candidate has knowledge/experience of CBUAE data submission platforms/systems

• Management of a team and experience in working with business stakeholders to develop policies and procedures

Job Description

Role: Regulatory Compliance Consultant
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Type: Short-term Contract
Working Model: On-site, Standard Office Hours
Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Consultant to join a leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi on a short-term engagement . The successful candidate will support the delivery of regulatory compliance initiatives, focusing on conduct risk management and the implementation of frameworks aligned with local and international regulations.

This is a hands-on role ideal for professionals with strong compliance knowledge and prior exposure to conduct risk frameworks within financial services or consulting environments.

• Regulatory Compliance Support
  • Review, enhance, and implement compliance policies and frameworks to meet UAE regulatory requirements.
  • Support the development and delivery of compliance monitoring plans and risk assessments.
  • Ensure alignment with evolving Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct Risk Management
  • Assess and strengthen conduct risk frameworks within the organization.
  • Review processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms to ensure responsible conduct across operations.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive compliance with conduct-related obligations.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
  • Provide regulatory advice and guidance to internal teams and client stakeholders.
  • Prepare reports and documentation for senior management and regulatory bodies as required.
  • Support internal training and awareness sessions on conduct and compliance risks.

• Experience:
  • 5+ years in regulatory compliance , risk management , or related roles within financial services, consulting, or banking.
  • Strong knowledge of conduct risk frameworks , ideally within the UAE or GCC region.
  • Prior experience supporting short-term regulatory or compliance transformation projects is preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Familiarity with UAE regulatory standards, particularly CBUAE guidelines .
  • Experience conducting gap assessments , drafting policies, and implementing effective controls.
  • Strong report-writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive in approach.

• Contract Type: Short-term consulting engagement
• Duration: Approximately 3–4 months
• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Working Hours: Standard office-based hours
• Start Date: Immediate or as agreed
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

* Conduct gap assessment (lookback exercise) against FCC regulatory guidelines and notices

• Track and monitor remediation of identified gaps through action plans and dashboards

• Support timely submission of documentation and updates to CBUAE

• Overall experience – 8+ years

• Preferable that candidate has knowledge of UAE's AML/CFT/CPF and TFS legislation
• Preferable that candidate has knowledge/experience of CBUAE data submission platforms/systems
• Management of a team and experience in working with business stakeholders to develop policies and procedures

Job Description
Objective:
The position is responsible for executing regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, brand registrations, and statutory mandates across UAE/GCC markets for cosmetic regulatory affairs. The Executive – Regulatory & Compliance will coordinate documentation, assist with regulatory submissions, and ensure data accuracy and timely reporting in adherence to compliance standards.

Key Responsibility:
Regulatory Documentation & Submissions

• Prepare, compile, and track regulatory documentation for product registrations, license renewals, and approvals with UAE authorities.
• Maintain accurate dossiers and compliance records, ensuring completeness and timeliness for all brands.
• Oversee product registration and labeling compliance with the following regulatory authorities, Dubai Municipality – Montaji, MOIAT, SFDA & SASO Saber

Compliance Monitoring & Updates

• Monitor and log regulatory changes in relevant GCC and UAE frameworks (ESMA, SFDA, DM, CBUAE, etc.) and support timely internal updates.
• Assist in execution of internal spot checks and audits to ensure compliance with procedures and product standards.
• Coordinate with certification bodies to obtain the necessary shipment certificates for exports.

Reporting & Tracking

• Maintain compliance trackers, renewal schedules, and submission logs.
• Generate periodic compliance status reports and dashboards for escalation as needed.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, brand principals, and key stakeholders to gather the full list of SKUs for each new product launch.
• Liaise with Merchandising, Quality, Logistics, and Legal teams to ensure adherence to labeling (ensuring Arabic Labelling completed before shipment), packaging, and distribution regulations.
• Coordinate with suppliers, testing labs, and vendors to collect Certificates of Compliance, test reports, and declarations.

Support Regulatory Audits & Inspections

• Assist during regulatory inspections by compiling requested documentation, liaising with internal teams, and tracking audit responses.
• Facilitate document requests and follow-ups from authorities.

Policy & SOP Adherence

• Support review and updating of internal regulatory SOPs.
• Escalate potential non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.

Desired Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology , or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience purely in regulatory affairs, compliance support, or documentation roles, ideally within cosmetic sectors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experience using compliance or project tracking tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and record-keeping capabilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with internal teams and external regulators.

About Revolut
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 60+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About The Role
Compliance is a key team that ensures Revolut's products and processes meet regulatory requirements and translate this into the best customer outcomes.

With our investment product offering expanding, so is our Compliance team. We're looking for a Regulatory Compliance Manager to lead the implementation of regulatory frameworks around crypto. You'll be advising on compliance requirements and related controls. Be warned, this is a very hands-on role.

Up for the challenge? Let's get in touch.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working across departments to develop and execute a world-class compliance framework, monitoring, and training programme
• Supporting our regulatory licence applications
• Monitoring, testing, and reporting on the effectiveness of our regulatory architecture
• Drafting, implementing, and rolling out compliance plans, frameworks, and policies across a company or department
• Participating in product launches, providing expert regulatory advice to support the Operations team to fully comply with local regulations
• Supporting the Head of Compliance in rolling out a robust compliance programme for the company

What You'll Need

• The ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects at once, and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of how to conduct regulatory gap analysis
• Experience creating and implementing policies
• A solid understanding of the interplay between compliance risk and business risk
• The ability to communicate positively with regulators and members of various internal teams
• Multitasking skills with close attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in compliance risk management within a consultancy, compliance function, or regulator

Building a global financial super app isn't enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that's why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We're doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Important notice for candidates:
Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.

• Only apply through official Revolut channels. We don't use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment.
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We won't ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process.
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Role: Regulatory Compliance Consultant

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract Type: Short-term Contract

Working Model: On-site, Standard Office Hours

Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Consultant to join a leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi on a short-term engagement. The successful candidate will support the delivery of regulatory compliance initiatives, focusing on conduct risk management and the implementation of frameworks aligned with local and international regulations.

This is a hands-on role ideal for professionals with strong compliance knowledge and prior exposure to conduct risk frameworks within financial services or consulting environments.

• Regulatory Compliance Support

• Review, enhance, and implement compliance policies and frameworks to meet UAE regulatory requirements.

• Support the development and delivery of compliance monitoring plans and risk assessments.

• Ensure alignment with evolving Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and other regulatory standards.

• Conduct Risk Management

• Assess and strengthen conduct risk frameworks within the organization.

• Review processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms to ensure responsible conduct across operations.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive compliance with conduct-related obligations.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Provide regulatory advice and guidance to internal teams and client stakeholders.

• Prepare reports and documentation for senior management and regulatory bodies as required.
• Support internal training and awareness sessions on conduct and compliance risks.

• Experience:

• 5+ years in regulatory compliance, risk management, or related roles within financial services, consulting, or banking.

• Strong knowledge of conduct risk frameworks, ideally within the UAE or GCC region.

• Prior experience supporting short-term regulatory or compliance transformation projects is preferred.

• Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with UAE regulatory standards, particularly CBUAE guidelines.

• Experience conducting gap assessments, drafting policies, and implementing effective controls.

• Strong report-writing, analytical, and presentation skills.

• Soft Skills:

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

• Ability to work independently and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive in approach.

• Contract Type: Short-term consulting engagement
• Duration: Approximately 3–4 months
• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Working Hours: Standard office-based hours
• Start Date: Immediate or as agreed
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Regulatory Compliance to spearhead the bank's compliance efforts, ensuring operations, products and services align with UAE regulations and international best practices.

• Develop and implement compliance strategies, policies and frameworks in line with UAE requirements.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory obligations and compliance risks.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, including the Central Bank of the UAE.
• Monitor compliance programs for adherence to local and international regulations.
• Foster a culture of compliance through training and communication.
• Lead the compliance team, driving high standards of professionalism and performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12–15 years progressive compliance experience, with 5 years in senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE banking regulations and international standards.
• Demonstrated success in managing regulatory relationships and leading compliance functions.

Skillset includes:
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Expertise in UAE banking regulations and AML/CFT requirements
- Ability to manage compliance risks across the organisation
- Experience in driving awareness and culture of compliance

Director Regulatory Compliance

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director Regulatory Compliance to lead and oversee the compliance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the bank's operations, products, and services fully comply with applicable regulatory requirements, (CBUAE) directives, and international best practices. This role requires strong leadership, in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to manage compliance risks across the organisation.

• Lead the development and implementation of the bank's compliance strategy, policies, and frameworks in line with UAE regulatory requirements.
• Advise the Board, Executive Management, and business units on regulatory obligations and compliance risks.
• Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities, including the Central Bank of the UAE and other relevant bodies.
• Oversee the monitoring and testing of compliance programs to ensure ongoing adherence to local and international regulations.
• Drive awareness and culture of compliance across the bank through training and communication.
• Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks, and ensure timely updates to internal policies and processes.
• Provide leadership to the compliance team, ensuring high standards of professionalism, accountability, and performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CRCM) preferred.
• Minimum 12–15 years of progressive compliance experience in the banking or financial services sector, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of UAE banking regulations, AML/CFT requirements, and international regulatory standards.
• Proven track record of managing regulatory relationships and leading compliance functions in a complex environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Director

• Full-time

• Finance