Director, UAE Financial Crime Risk (FCR)
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About the Role
The employer is seeking a Director of UAE Financial Crime Risk to lead financial crime prevention and compliance at Standard Chartered in Dubai. The role involves developing strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risk frameworks, and engaging stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Country Head of Financial Crime Risk to develop, refine, and execute a comprehensive strategy aligned with regulatory frameworks
- Provide expert guidance to the business and compliance teams on evolving financial crime regulations
- Analyze and interpret regulatory expectations, legislation, and industry best practices to influence policies and operational decisions
- Ensure risk frameworks and compliance standards are clearly communicated and understood by process owners and business units
- Monitor and report on regulatory changes affecting financial crime risk and advise stakeholders
- Support training and awareness initiatives to embed a strong compliance culture
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators
Requirements
- Proven expertise in managing conduct and risk within financial services, especially related to financial crime prevention and compliance
- Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams
- In depth knowledge of Financial Crime Risk (FCR) Group Policies and Standards
- Experience leading compliance reviews, assurance activities, and investigation processes in a regulated environment
- Competency in assessing compliance risk and liaising effectively with regulatory bodies
- Proven ability to manage complex change initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing compliance frameworks
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex regulatory environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Role Summary
- The role requires a keen understanding of complex financial crime issues and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into effective business practices.
- You will liaise with various departments to harmonise approaches to financial crime risk and ensure that controls are both practical and compliant with global and local standards.
- This position offers the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of financial crime prevention within a dynamic and diverse banking environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy Development and Implementation: Collaborate closely with the Country Head of Financial Crime Risk (FCR) to develop, refine, and execute a comprehensive strategy that aligns with both Country and DIFC regulatory frameworks.
- Regulatory Compliance and Advisory: Provide expert guidance to the business and compliance teams on the evolving landscape of financial crime regulations.
- Risk Management and Communication: Ensure that risk frameworks and compliance standards are clearly communicated and fully understood by process owners and relevant business units.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, to maintain a transparent and proactive compliance environment.
Skills and Experience
- Proven expertise in managing conduct and risk within financial services, especially related to financial crime prevention and compliance.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing teams to achieve high performance and compliance standards.
- In depth knowledge of Financial Crime Risk (FCR) Group Policies and Standards, with practical experience delivering compliance advisory services.
- Experience leading compliance reviews, assurance activities, and investigation processes in a regulated environment.
- Competency in assessing compliance risk and liaising effectively with regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to evolving requirements.
- Proven ability to manage complex change initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing compliance frameworks and operational effectiveness.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory environments and provide clear, actionable guidance.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to engage effectively across different levels of the organisation and external regulators.
About Standard Chartered
- Established over 170 years ago, Standard Chartered is an international bank committed to driving commerce and prosperity across the globe.
- Our culture encourages challenging the status quo and embracing new opportunities to innovate and grow.
- Our core values: Do the Right Thing, Never Settle, Are Better Together.
What we offer
- Financial Security: Core bank provided benefits including retirement savings, medical coverage, and life insurance.
- Flexible Leave Policies: Generous time off including annual leave, extended parental/maternity leave of up to 20 weeks, sabbaticals up to 12 months, and up to 3 days of volunteering leave annually.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Options to work from home and office based settings.
- Wellbeing Initiatives: Access to Unmind, resilience courses, Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aiders.
- Continuous Learning and Development: Opportunities to upskill and reskill through various platforms.
- Inclusive Work Environment: Diversity and inclusion celebrated.
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