Manager | Governance, Risk and Compliance | Regulatory Advisory

Overview

About The Regulatory Advisory Service Line

• Our Regulatory / Governance, Risk and Compliance Advisory practice supply a range of services to regulatory authorities, licensed financial institutions and other relevant organizations.
• Partnering with our colleagues in the wider Advisory, our work falls broadly into the following areas: Regulatory Compliance Advisory, Corporate Governance Advisory, Non-Financial Risk Management, Consumer Protection Advisory and Islamic Finance Advisory.
• As a Manager some of your responsibilities will include:
• Overseeing the delivery of regulatory / GRC advisory engagements
• Providing high-level strategic advice to clients on regulatory and compliance matters
• Leading the development of new service offerings and market expansion strategies
• Representing the firm at industry events, conferences, and regulatory bodies
• Planning the engagement approach and overseeing the delivery of the engagement from planning to completion, including performance review of the team members’ work
• Contributing to business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and training materials
• Preparing detailed reports outlining project deliverables and where relevant professional recommendations
• Think you've got what it takes to be a Manager?
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• 7 + years of experience working in financial institutions, regulatory bodies, or consulting firms
• Strong experience across GRC, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, consumer protection and internal audit – Islamic Finance is a plus
• Demonstrated experience advising regulatory authorities and financial services clients, including banks, asset managers, and other regulated financial institutions
• In‑depth knowledge of UAE financial regulatory frameworks, including hands‑on experience with the Central Bank of the UAE, Capital Markets Authority and other regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting or leading regulatory compliance, corporate governance, non-financial risk management and consumer protection initiatives is strongly preferred
• Specific exposure to Market Conduct, Consumer Protection and Islamic Finance regulatory and compliance frameworks is an advantage
• Hold a leading professional qualification such as the ICA, CIA or Company Secretariat degrees
• Proven ability to operate in a client‑centric, high‑pressure environment and deliver complex engagements against tight deadlines
• Exceptional stakeholder management and client relationship skills, with experience engaging senior management and boards
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret legislation, regulatory guidance, and supervisory expectations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is advantageous
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural, diverse, and fast‑paced environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, usage of AI based tools is an advantage