Job Description

Inspire Selection are partnering with a leading UAE bank to appoint a Senior Manager, Compliance Monitoring & Testing. The position reports to the Head of Compliance Monitoring and Testing (CMAT) and sits within the bank’s Compliance function.

The successful candidate will lead and carry out risk-based compliance reviews and quality assurance activities across the bank. They will provide independent assurance to Management on how effective the compliance framework and control environment are. The role also carries responsibility for delivering the approved CMAT and QA plan, for timely reporting and remediation of findings, and for promoting a strong culture of regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk-based compliance monitoring reviews, thematic reviews and testing activities in line with the approved CMAT and QA plan
• Develop and implement review methodologies, testing approaches and work programmes
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls across relevant risk areas
• Prepare risk-based reports setting out observations, root causes, risk implications and recommended actions
• Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed management actions so that risks are effectively mitigated
• Perform and coordinate quality assurance activities, following approved methodologies, policies and regulatory expectations
• Keep up to date with regulatory developments, emerging risks and industry best practice, and advise Management accordingly
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the bank, and present management information and thematic insights, escalating significant concerns where appropriate
• Contribute to enhancing CMAT methodologies, reporting frameworks and QA practices, including through innovation and automation

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in compliance monitoring and testing, compliance assurance or a related control-testing discipline within banking
• Sound understanding of banking products, services, processes and UAE regulatory requirements
• Excellent analytical, investigative and risk assessment skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills
• Sound professional judgement and the ability to exercise independent challenge
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and team development capability
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)