Associate Director

Hydrogen Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is assisting a leading financial regulator in Dubai by identifying an Associate Director for Conduct of Business Risk. The role involves leading a team of supervisors and delivering risk-based supervision across regulated firms, including wealth managers, asset managers, brokers, investment advisers, and funds.

The position combines regulatory supervision, stakeholder engagement, policy development and strategic project participation, with responsibility for influencing

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience within regulation, supervision, compliance, risk management, or a related financial services function.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulation and risk-based supervision.
• Previous leadership or people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of supervisors.
• Oversee conduct risk and regulatory compliance across regulated firms.
• Manage regulatory reviews, risk assessments, and supervisory activities.
• Contribute to policy development and regulatory initiatives.
• Engage with senior executives, Boards, industry participants, and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory supervision

Job description

Associate Director – Conduct of Business Risk | Dubai

We are supporting a leading financial services regulator in Dubai with the appointment of an Associate Director within its Conduct of Business Risk team.

The Role

This is a leadership position responsible for overseeing a team of supervisors and delivering risk-based supervision across regulated firms including wealth managers, asset managers, brokers, investment advisers, and funds.

The role combines regulatory supervision, stakeholder engagement, policy development, people leadership, and participation in strategic regulatory projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of supervisors.
• Oversee conduct risk and regulatory compliance across regulated firms.
• Manage regulatory reviews, risk assessments, and supervisory activities.
• Contribute to policy development and regulatory initiatives.
• Engage with senior executives, Boards, industry participants, and regulators.
• Support strategic projects and divisional business planning.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years' experience within regulation, supervision, compliance, risk management, or a related financial services function.
• Strong understanding of financial services regulation and risk-based supervision.
• Previous leadership or people management experience.

Why Join?

A rare opportunity to join a highly respected regulator in a senior leadership role, influencing supervisory strategy, regulatory policy, and the future development of a leading international financial centre.