Governance & Fraud Prevention Lead – Retail Banking UAE

United Arab Bank

Sharjah

On-site

AED 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

United Arab Bank in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Compliance and Risk professional to ensure Retail Bank adheres to UAE regulations, consumer protection standards, and governance processes. The role emphasizes first-line defense against fraud and timely risk reporting to management.

You will analyze risk data, prepare dashboards, conduct third-party reviews, and coordinate staff training on compliance and risk awareness.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required.
Capability in data analysis and interpretation for management insights.
Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

Support in consumer protection guidelines implementation and monitoring within Retail Bank.
Regular reviews to ensure consumer protection and CB guidelines are followed; highlight gaps to management.
Ensure adherence to bank policies; ensure Retail units are compliant at all times.
Conduct third party agency premises reviews; prepare reports and follow up for closure.
Ensure adherence to conduct risk policies and processes.
Assist in clean-up exercises (KYC, FATCA, account closure, reconciliations, product closure) within Retail Bank; managed timely by relevant unit.
Arrange training/awareness sessions for retail staff on compliance, fraud, risk and regulatory requirements.
Follow preventive fraud measures as first line of defense; review fraud system alerts and resolve per process.
Prepare dashboards for preventive fraud alerts, root cause and corrective actions.
Manage CBUAE reporting dashboards; track exceptions and implement corrective actions.
Review digital onboarding accounts for exceptions; liaise with channel teams for improvements.