Associate Director, Regulatory Tech & Innovation Risk

Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA); Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Director (AD) at Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) will lead a team to deliver a risk-based supervision strategy aligned with the Board's risk tolerance and DFSA’s strategic objectives. The role is primarily managerial and operational, with emphasis on policy development, staff mentoring, and delivering effective supervision for regulated entities in the financial services sector.

Candidates should have 10+ years in regulatory, risk, or compliance roles, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management or Economics.
• Postgraduate degree in similar fields would be considered an advantage.
• CFA, FRM, PRM or similar qualifications would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the team in risk areas to ensure effective supervision.
• Support policy development and contribute to the team’s work.
• Act as a technical expert and deliver internal trainings as needed.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide updates.
• Contribute to DFSA-wide strategic direction and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Risk Management/Economics

Postgraduate degree advantageous

CFA/FRM/PRM or similar qualifications a plus

Job description

The Associate Director (AD) at Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) will lead a team to deliver a risk-based supervision strategy aligned with the Board's risk tolerance and DFSA’s strategic objectives. The role is primarily managerial and operational, with emphasis on policy development, staff mentoring, and delivering effective supervision for regulated entities in the financial services sector.

Candidates should have 10+ years in regulatory, risk, or compliance roles, with strong