Director CFCR,RCR Governance UAE & DIFC
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About the Role
Standard Chartered seeks a Director to lead Country Governance for UAE and DIFC, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive compliance policies, processes, and directives
- Lead preparation and coordination for regulatory examinations and inspections
- Provide governance oversight for CFCC policies
- Offer expert advice on interpreting and applying regulatory standards
- Track and assess regulatory developments and advise senior stakeholders
- Set control standards and support design of mitigation measures
- Oversee administrative and licensing obligations
- Coordinate critical response activities for serious breaches
- Monitor findings from audits and inspections, drive closure of issues
- Collaborate with operational risk and control functions
Requirements
- Proven experience in managing Conduct and Financial Crime compliance within a regulated financial institution, preferably within banking
- Strong regulatory knowledge relevant to CFCC standards, including anti money laundering, fraud prevention, and conduct risk management
- Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong communication and advisory skills
- Effective leadership of teams
- Proficiency in English
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Job Summary
- This pivotal role is responsible for leading the Country Governance function to uphold the highest standards of compliance within the UAE and DIFC jurisdictions.
- You will ensure that the Bank's operations align with regulatory requirements and internal policies, fostering a culture grounded in ethical conduct and regulatory integrity.
- Acting as a central liaison, you will develop and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies, ensuring proactive engagement and consistent communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive compliance policies, processes, and directives that align with regulatory expectations and Group standards.
- Lead the preparation and coordination for regulatory examinations and inspections, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Provide governance oversight to ensure effective implementation of CFCC policies.
- Offer expert advice to business and functional areas on interpreting and applying regulatory standards.
- Proactively track and assess regulatory developments, analysing their potential impact on banking operations.
- Set control standards to manage risks effectively and support the design of mitigation measures.
- Oversee administrative and licensing obligations to maintain regulatory authorisations.
- Coordinate critical response activities for serious breaches or risk tolerance exceedances.
- Monitor findings from audits, regulatory inspections, and internal assurance activities.
- Collaborate with operational risk and control functions to support quality assurance and audits.
Skills And Experience
- Proven experience in managing Conduct and Financial Crime compliance within a regulated financial institution.
- Strong regulatory knowledge relevant to CFCC standards, including anti money laundering, fraud prevention, and conduct risk management.
- Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret regulatory expectations.
- Proficiency in managing change and driving compliance related projects.
- Strong communication and advisory skills, capable of influencing senior management.
- Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Effective leadership of teams with commitment to developing talent.
Qualifications
- Academic qualifications such as LLB, MBL, or a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Economics, Finance, or a related discipline are highly desirable.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent are advantageous.
- Proficiency in English is mandatory.
About Standard Chartered
- Standard Chartered is a leading international bank with a 170 year heritage, recognised for driving commerce and prosperity across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Our commitment to being 'Here for good' is reflected through our inclusive culture, innovative spirit, and strong values rooted in integrity and respect.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits inclusive of retirement savings plans, medical and life insurance coverage.
- Generous time off provisions including minimum 30 days combined annual and public holidays, extended parental leave, sabbatical opportunities up to 12 months.
- Flexible working arrangements balancing office presence with remote capabilities.
- Wellbeing initiatives including digital wellbeing platforms, mental health support programs.
- Commitment to continuous learning through varied learning modalities.
- Inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and equity is championed.
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