Assistant Manager - Conduct Compliance

RAKBANK; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in the UAE is seeking an Assistant Manager. This role focuses on conducting risk assessments and audits while ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in banking, relevant certifications, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive pay-for-performance culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive and performance-linked compensation

Career development and growth opportunities

Diverse workforce and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in banking or financial services, focusing on compliance and Conduct/Consumer Protection.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in the assessment of risks and controls.
• Ability to collaborate, influence, and communicate efficiently across audit teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive effective conduct risk assessments and audits across business levels.
• Develop and implement ethical and conduct policies.
• Collaborate with departments to communicate reported concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong understanding of internal controls

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Data-driven mindset

Education

Advanced degree in accounting or similar related field

Relevant compliance professional certifications

Job description

At RAKBANK, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and excellence. We are not just a bank – we are a community that thrives on teamwork, cutting-edge solutions, and the highest standards of governance.

We are seeking for Assistant Manager to join our dynamic team in Dubai. In this role your responsibility is to drive effective conduct risk assessments and audits by communicating key objectives, risks, and findings across business levels. Execute control testing, stakeholder interviews, and structured reporting to enhance risk management and compliance. Innovate and mentor to improve audit efficiency, business processes, and regulatory adherence.

Join us in co-creating the future of RAKBANK!

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and implement ethical and conduct policies, declarations, framework and related as per requirement of the organization.
• Responsible for CPF and conduct monitoring from second line of defense standpoint.
• Reporting misconduct and serving as a source of information for reporting instances of misconduct, unethical practices, or violation of laws and regulations in the bank.
• Prepare Management Reporting presentations and related MISs for the team.
• Independently review disclosure and customer facing documents and provide feedback to head of conduct Compliance.
• Support and review new/update to product, service, or channel.
• Maintaining confidentiality and protecting the anonymity of whistleblowers, ensuring their safety, and shielding them for retaliation
• Collecting and maintaining detailed and accurate records and evidence related to ethical policies and processes including maintain any supporting documents.
• Collaborating with relevant departments, including as Risk or compliance, to communicate and elevate reported concerns, ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
• Providing support and necessary information during investigation, which may involve working with internal or external investigative teams.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws protecting whistleblowers and keeping abreast of changes in legislation related to whistleblowing.
• Lead multiple priorities using strong project management skills and collaborate across OE colleagues to define project plan roadmaps.

What You Should Have

• Strong understanding of internal controls and conduct
• Attention to detail and knowledge of relevant laws and regulations including banking.
• Ability to visualize potential real-life end to end business scenarios to design / strengthen controls.

What We Are Looking For

• Advanced degree in accounting, or similar related field is preferred.
• Relevant compliance professional certifications are preferred (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in banking or financial services, with a focus on compliance and Conduct/Consumer Protection.
• Data-driven mind-set and experience in the manipulation, assessment, interpretation, and presentation of data to support a conclusion.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in the assessment of risks and controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate, influence, and communicate efficiently across audit teams.

What’s In It for You

• Pay for performance culture (Competitive and performance-linked compensation)
• Diverse workforce and inclusive culture
• Career development and growth opportunities by design
• Work with the best minds in the field
• Get opportunities to bring your whole self to the organization and perform to your best.