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Senior Head - Regulatory Compliance (m/f/d)

Permanent
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
09.01.2025

A prominent institution in the banking and financial services sector is currently seeking a Senior Head - Regulatory Compliance to oversee regulatory compliance and advisory services. This role involves acting as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and ensuring adherence to regulatory, compliance, and governance requirements. The position includes managing key frameworks such as FATCA, CRS, and conduct compliance, while maintaining high standards of risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Compliance Leadership: Develop, implement, and monitor strategies for regulatory compliance in line with the organization’s mission and values.
  • Regulatory Advisory and Risk Management: Provide advisory services for new products, policies, and services to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and conduct gap analyses on new or amended regulations.
  • Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities, ensuring transparent and proactive communication, and oversee responses to regulatory inquiries and reporting requirements.
  • FATCA and CRS Compliance: Lead and administer the FATCA and CRS programs, ensuring full compliance with regulatory obligations, and oversee reporting obligations for all entities within the group.
  • Governance and Frameworks: Oversee the maintenance and review of governance frameworks, including outsourcing, insider trading, whistleblowing, and anti-bribery programs.
  • Training and Awareness: Design and deliver compliance training programs to educate employees on regulatory requirements and foster a culture of compliance.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in the banking or financial services sector, with at least 7 years in regulatory compliance.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant banking regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Analytical Skills: Expertise in FATCA and CRS regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Communication Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Leadership Qualities: Proactive and solution-oriented approach to regulatory compliance.
  • Ethical Standards: High ethical standards with the ability to promote a culture of integrity and compliance.

Halian Group: With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.

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