Assistant Manager, Compliance Monitoring & Assurance Testing

Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established bank in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager for Compliance Monitoring & Assurance Testing. You will execute compliance programs, analyze business processes for weaknesses, and support regulatory examinations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in compliance or internal audit, along with a relevant professional certification. Strong report-writing skills and an ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in compliance monitoring, testing, or internal audit within financial services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance risk management.
• Proven ability to analyse business processes and identify weaknesses.

Responsibilities

• Execute compliance monitoring and assurance testing programs.
• Support the design and implementation of the annual compliance monitoring plan.
• Track and validate the closure of compliance-related issues.

Skills

Compliance monitoring

Audit skills

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional compliance or audit certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CIA)

Job description

Assistant Manager, Compliance Monitoring & Assurance Testing

Location: Dubai

About the Client

Our client, a well-established bank in Dubai, is seeking an Assistant Manager, Compliance Monitoring & Assurance Testing professional to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute compliance monitoring and assurance testing programs to assess adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Support the design and implementation of the annual compliance monitoring plan, ensuring coverage of key regulatory and operational risk areas.
• Perform testing of business activities, controls, and processes, documenting findings, root cause analysis, and recommendations for remediation.
• Track, follow up, and validate the closure of compliance-related issues, ensuring corrective actions are effective and sustainable.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic monitoring reports and dashboards for senior management and governance committees.
• Provide input to strengthen monitoring methodologies, testing frameworks, and risk assessment processes.
• Collaborate with business units and control functions to raise awareness of compliance obligations and promote a strong compliance culture.
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and other assurance reviews by providing testing results related documentation.

Key Requirements

• Professional compliance or audit certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CIA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in compliance monitoring, testing, or internal audit within financial services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance risk management, and control testing practices.
• Proven ability to analyse business processes, identify control weaknesses, and recommend practical improvements.
• Excellent report-writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive remediation actions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.