Director / Finance Regulatory Reporting (DFSA)

Client of Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Michael Page in Dubai seeks an accomplished regulatory reporting leader to oversee a multinational financial institution's reporting function in the Middle East.

You will drive automation, manage MI packs for executives, and collaborate with auditors and regulators to implement changes across entities in the region.

Qualifications

• Extensive banking regulatory reporting experience within multinational institutions.
• Strong understanding of prudential regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience leading finance or regulatory reporting teams.
• Proven track record delivering reporting automation and process improvements.
• Professional accounting qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory reporting across multiple Middle East entities.
• Oversee preparation, review and submission of prudential returns.
• Drive automation and process improvements in reporting.
• Produce management information packs for senior leadership.
• Coordinate with auditors and regulators on reporting matters.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Automation initiatives

Process improvement

Management information

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the regulatory reporting function across multiple Middle East entities
• Oversee preparation, review and submission of prudential regulatory returns
• Monitor and implement regulatory reporting changes across the region
• Ensure compliance with applicable prudential regulations and reporting standards
• Produce and enhance management information packs for senior leadership and committees
• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to provide analytical insights and business performance reporting
• Lead regulatory reporting automation and process improvement initiatives
• Manage regulatory reporting policies, procedures and governance frameworks
• Coordinate with auditors and regulators on reporting-related matters
• Assess the impact of new regulatory requirements and drive implementation plans
• Lead and develop a team responsible for reporting and management information activities
• Support strategic projects and provide regulatory expertise on key business initiatives

Key Requirements

• Extensive banking regulatory reporting experience within a multinational financial institution
• Strong understanding of prudential regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience leading finance, reporting or regulatory reporting teams
• Proven track record of delivering reporting automation and process improvement initiatives
• Strong management information, financial analysis and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory and financial concepts to senior stakeholders
• Experience operating within a complex international banking environment
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent preferred
• Demonstrated project delivery and change management experience
• Strong leadership and people management skills