Assistant Compliance Manager - Wealth Management (UAEN Only)

Emirates Islamic; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Islamic in Dubai is seeking a Wealth Management Compliance professional to oversee regulatory adherence across wealth products and services. You will provide advisory support, review new propositions, and drive timely implementation of regulatory updates.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of compliance experience in a regulated financial institution, with strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder-management capabilities to support compliant business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in Compliance, Wealth Management, or Retail Banking in a regulated institution.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks (UAE Central Bank, SCA) and investment compliance.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with the ability to interact at all management levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance monitoring reviews of Wealth Management products, services and investments to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Review and assess new products, proposals, agreements and business initiatives, providing timely approvals and advisory support.
• Monitor regulatory updates (UAE Central Bank, SCA) and ensure proper implementation in Wealth Management.
• Prepare and maintain accurate compliance reports, MI, and regulatory submissions, escalating key findings to senior management.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections and internal investigations with proper documentation and remediation.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law

Job description

The Wealth Management Compliance Unit is responsible for ensuring that all Wealth Management activities, products, and services operate in full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and international best practices. The unit safeguards the Bank against regulatory, financial, and reputational risks by overseeing adherence to UAE Central Bank, SCA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks. It provides advisory support to the Wealth Management business, conducts compliance monitoring and reporting, reviews new products and services, and ensures timely implementation of regulatory updates. Through proactive oversight, structured monitoring, and effective stakeholder engagement, the unit aims to foster a strong compliance culture while enabling business growth within a controlled and well-governed environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance monitoring reviews of Wealth Management products, services, and investment activities to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Review and assess new products, proposals, agreements, and business initiatives, providing timely compliance approvals and advisory support.
• Monitor regulatory updates (UAE Central Bank, SCA, etc.), assess their impact, and ensure proper implementation within the Wealth Management business.
• Prepare and maintain accurate compliance reports, MI, and regulatory submissions, escalating key findings and issues to senior management.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and internal investigations, ensuring proper documentation, follow-up, and remediation of identified gaps.

Main Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in Compliance, Wealth Management, or Retail Banking within a regulated financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks (UAE Central Bank, SCA) and investment compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills with high attention to details.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact confidently at all levels of management.