What Jobs are available for Regulatory Affairs Manager in Dubai?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 19/03/2025

At Deriv, you'll be at the forefront of our compliance efforts, navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of financial regulations. As a Senior Regulatory Compliance Executive with Arabic language skills, you'll tackle the challenge of ensuring our operations remain compliant across multiple jurisdictions while supporting our innovative product development. Your expertise in Arabic-speaking markets will be instrumental in our expansion efforts, safeguarding both our customers and our business while upholding our reputation for regulatory excellence.

On a given day, you will:

• Monitor and analyse regulatory developments at international, EU, and local levels where Deriv operates or plans to expand.
• Interpret new regulatory requirements with a particular focus on investment services regulation surrounding CFDs.
• Create, maintain, and implement compliance-related policies that safeguard our operations.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and perform legislative gap analysis to identify potential areas of risk.
• Execute compliance monitoring programmes to ensure timely adherence to regulatory standards.
• Support the implementation of internal controls and facilitate both internal and external audits.
• Prepare comprehensive management presentations on regulatory developments and potential challenges.
• Submit critical regulatory reports related to CRS, FATCA, MiFIR, and EMIR.
• Collaborate with teams to review and assess compliance business risk assessments.
• Communicate complex regulatory requirements in both Arabic and English to various stakeholders.
• Leverage AI-driven tools to enhance compliance monitoring, automate risk assessments, and improve regulatory reporting efficiency.

You may enjoy working with us if you:

• Thrive in a dynamic environment where regulatory challenges evolve constantly.
• Enjoy translating complex regulatory language into practical business solutions.
• Find satisfaction in protecting a business while enabling its growth.
• Appreciate working in a multicultural team with global impact.
• Value being at the intersection of innovation and compliance in the fintech space.
• Take pride in your attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Are passionate about developing your expertise in international financial regulations.

We would love to work with you if you:

• Hold an undergraduate degree in legal, compliance, or a related field.
• Bring 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, audit, or risk functions.
• Possess excellent spoken and written Arabic and English communication skills.
• Have knowledge of investment services regulations.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Excel at managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Bring a high degree of integrity and maturity to your professional interactions.
• Have experience in a fintech organisation (beneficial).
• Have worked on European regulatory compliance projects (beneficial).
• Have experience or enthusiasm for embracing AI technologies.

We pay competitive salaries based on your skills, qualifications, experience and market rates. Additionally, you'll be eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

When you join Deriv, you will be supported in growing your career in our company. You can expect to have a personalised Learning and Development programme as well as the costs covered for relevant professional development and education related to advancing your career at Deriv.

You'll be based at our modern office in Dubai's prestigious Business Bay, a key centre for Deriv's Middle Eastern operations. Our Dubai office is home to over 200 talented professionals from diverse nationalities, creating a truly global workplace. You'll thrive in an expat-friendly environment that celebrates diversity and encourages cross-cultural collaboration, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and team events.

Ready to shape the regulatory landscape of online trading? If you're passionate about navigating complex compliance challenges while enabling business growth in a global fintech environment, we want to hear from you. Your expertise in Arabic and regulatory compliance could help drive Deriv's continued success and expansion across new markets.

Deriv is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We take pride in our Great Place to Work and IIP Platinum certifications, which reflect our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. Join us and help build the future of online trading while working alongside top talent from over 80 nationalities.

Overview

Position Summary: We are inviting UAE Nationals to join our Regulatory Affairs team in the United Arab Emirates as a Regulatory Affairs Associate. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with local regulations while supporting product lifecycle management and regulatory submissions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to align regulatory strategies with business goals and contribute to meaningful work that improves lives.

• Preparing, coordinating, and submitting regulatory documents in compliance with local regulations and GSK standards.
• Ensuring timely submissions and approvals to support product launches and lifecycle maintenance.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to align regulatory strategies with business objectives.
• Maintaining regulatory databases and ensuring accurate record-keeping in line with compliance requirements.
• Monitoring changes in local regulations and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and guidelines.
• Providing regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams to support business operations.

• UAE National.
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Medicine, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Previous experience in regulatory affairs or a related field.
• Familiarity with regulatory submission processes and local guidelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Interest in the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

This role is based on-site in the United Arab Emirates. GSK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from UAE Nationals who are passionate about improving lives and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

If you’re ready to grow your skills, make a positive impact, and contribute to GSK’s mission, apply today!

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GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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Process & Compliance Manager | Al-Futtaim Automotive

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

As a Manager of Process & Compliance, you will play a key role in strengthening finance systems and processes across Al-Futtaim Automotive in the UAE and overseas operations. You will partner with IT and finance stakeholders to drive ERP system enhancements, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and continuously improve business processes to deliver efficiency, cost reduction, and governance excellence.

Support the implementation and governance of ERP systems, ensuring quality delivery and risk mitigation.

Collaborate with IT and business teams to design and execute process and system enhancements.

Build expertise in core automotive business processes including new/used units, parts, service, rental, and leasing operations.

Continuously evaluate and improve processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize service delivery.

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Develop exception management dashboards and analytics tools to identify and address business and process risks.

Support training and enablement of finance users to drive effective system adoption and utilization.

Strong knowledge of finance operating systems and compliance‑focused business processes.

Hands‑on experience in ERP platforms (SAP preferred) with process improvement expertise.

Analytical, process‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.

Effective stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

You will be part of the Divisional Finance – Process & Compliance team, reporting to the Financial Controller – P&C. The team partners closely with business and IT functions to deliver robust finance systems, governance, and continuous improvement across Al‑Futtaim Automotive’s diverse operations.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

3–6 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years supporting ERP processes.

Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CMA, SAP, or Project Management certifications are advantageous.

Experience in the automotive or retail industry is preferred.

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business documentation tools.

A major division of the UAE‑based Al‑Futtaim Group of companies, Al‑Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Our core business activities at Al‑Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM. We are driven by a customer‑centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value‑added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom‑made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world‑class omni‑channel experiences. We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high‑performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment. What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000‑member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al‑Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

• Achieve local registrations for all brands within sister companies in each country.
• Maintain an informed awareness of Product Registration and Regulatory guidelines. Update and centralise the products registration.
• Identify constraints and implement product registration for new market openings.
• Efficient coordination and communication with the Brand, local market, and export team for all regulatory related activities. Follow up and answer additional questions from local teams, suppliers, and certifying bodies.
• Create contact and good relationship with regulatory authorities, third parties, certification bodies (Intertek, SGS, Dubai Municipality, ESMA, SFDA, MOH, etc.).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of science in Industrial pharmacy/chemistry/Biotechnology/pharmaceutical science.
• Experience in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry preferably in a regulatory/compliance position would be a plus.
• Fluent in English is compulsory; Arabic and French would be a plus.
• Mastering IT tools and basic Excel preferred.

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

It takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

Global Reporting and Compliance - Assistant Manager - Dubai

Location: Dubai

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Sep 30, 2025

Requisition ID:

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

EY is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our GCR team, where you will lead complex engagements and play a key role in driving the growth of our GCR practice.

Your key responsibilities

You will combine strong technical skills with practical commercial, legislative and industry knowledge to lead a team in providing tax services. You will be responsible for a team to help manage our clients’ compliance and reporting needs. You will establish, maintain and strengthen valued internal and external relationships and ensure that the services delivered to clients is of the highest quality.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions. You will supervise high performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amounts of data, you will be perfect for the role.

Qualification and Experience

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation or any related essential fields.
• MBA, master’s or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification.
• A very strong knowledge and minimum of 4 years of experience in domestic and international tax rules/regulations, developments etc., ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment. A very strong background in tax accounting and tax auditing, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• A strong track record of managerial, organizational and project management experience.

Ideally, you will also

• Have Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment. In-depth commercial, legislative and industry knowledge.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learnmore .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodation you may need.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

Overview

JOB TITLE : Manager - Risk & Compliance | MAF Retail | UAE Corporate Head Office

ROLE SUMMARY

The Risk and Compliance Manager is responsible for supporting Vice President – Risk and Compliance in developing policies and procedures and ensuring its implementation across the countries. The role holder will also be responsible for assisting in identifying potential risks and contributing to the development of action plans to ensure safe conditions for assets, merchandise and environment

• Assist the Vice President Risk and Compliance in establishing and updating risk and compliance policies and procedures for all the Countries across MAF Retail.
• Coordinate and follow up with that all Countries’ to ensure alignment with the security policies and procedures.
• Assist the Vice President Risk and Compliance with developing and implementing risk management and Risk and Compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to development of recommendations and solutions for disasters and other crisis situations.
• Recommend improvements and new developments on the Risk and Compliance systems.
• Analyse retail data and information from the committee meetings and ensure that action plans are prepared.
• Participate in investigations of fraud cases such as employee theft, breach of ethics, corruption and violations of Risk and Compliance policies and recommend resolutions when required.
• Ensure all external/internal investigations and decisions comply with applicable laws, company policy, and industry leading practices to reduce company exposures to civil litigation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a closely related field
• 5+ years' professional experience in similar function, 2+ years in retail
• Good business communication and presentation skills
• Excellent project management

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.

Overview

Role: Global IT Manager – Performance & Compliance

Department: IT – Operations
Experience: 6-10 years
Company Name: ISS Global Forwarding UAE LLC

Company Introduction: ISS Global Forwarding is a leading provider of logistics services, trusted by international organizations across industries for its expertise and sharp focus on customer service. ISS-GF’s presence in over 60 countries means an unmatched mix of global perspective and regional know-how that adds that decisive logistical edge to your business.

Role Overview: The Global IT Manager – Performance & Compliance plays a pivotal role in ensuring ISS‑GF’s IT operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Head of IT Governance, this role ensures IT performance metrics, policy enforcement, audit readiness, and risk compliance across all systems and regions. The ideal candidate will have a strong mix of IT governance, regulatory compliance, IT performance management, IT project management, and cross‑region experience in global IT operations.

• Establish, monitor, and report on IT performance metrics (KPIs) to support continuous improvement in system availability, usage, and efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with both internal governance and external regulatory requirements.
• Lead IT audits, compliance reviews, and remediation efforts; coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Oversee risk assessments for IT systems (including infrastructure, applications, cloud, and data) and ensure appropriate controls are designed and operating.
• Ensure systems and processes meet relevant compliance frameworks (e.g. data protection, cybersecurity, SOX/ITGC, or industry specific regulations).
• Collaborate with business units, security, legal, and operations teams to embed compliance requirements into projects and operations.
• Manage vendor/supplier compliance and oversight for third party tools, services, and contracts.
• Optimize IT performance through process improvement, automation, monitoring tools, and dashboards.
• Provide training and awareness to IT staff and other stakeholders on compliance, security, and performance best practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation (policies, audit artifacts, risk registers) and maintain records for compliance audits and regulatory reviews.
• Manage separate IT projects within the area of responsibility
• Master data man-t process maintenance and control

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g. CISA, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GDPR, SOX).
• 6-10 years of experience in IT governance, compliance, performance management, or risk control in a global environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to IT, data privacy, cybersecurity, audit, etc.
• Proven track record in implementing performance metrics, dashboards, and driving improvements in service levels.
• Experience in IT projects project management, in-house software development, AGILE methodology implementation is a strong plus
• Experience with TMS (transport management system: Focus/Logistaas system, Cargowise, SAP TMS, etc.) for freight forwarding is a super plus
• General understanding of business processes in a logistics/freight forwarding company is a super plus
• Experience in master data man-t tools implementation is a plus
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud environments, applications, and security architecture.
• Experience working with audits, risk assessments, remediation plans, and compliance reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and work across different regions/time zones.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

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