Institutional Data & Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Inspire Selection | Recruitment Agency; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Selection is seeking an Institutional Data & Regulatory Compliance Analyst to manage data quality, KPI reporting, and regulatory submissions in a UAE higher education setting. The role emphasizes system integration and timely reporting to authorities.

Responsibilities include collecting and validating data, administering SIS (Educore or similar), coordinating API integrations, and maintaining audit trails while aligning with MoHESR, KHDA, and CAA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, CS or related field.
• Experience in data reporting, validation, reconciliation and systems administration.
• Understanding of APIs, system integrations and complex data workflows.
• Strong Excel skills and experience managing reporting cycles and deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to data quality.
• UAE higher education experience an advantage with MoHESR, KHDA and CAA requirements, OBEF, HEDB/CHEDS reporting, Educore or similar SIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory reporting, including HEDB/CHEDS submissions and the 24-KPI OBEF framework.
• Collect, validate and reconcile institutional data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Administer student information systems and related applications, including user access.
• Coordinate API integrations with regulatory authorities and internal IT teams.
• Maintain reporting documentation, audit trails, KPI evidence and compliance records.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external system providers and UAE authorities.
• Monitor regulatory updates, reporting deadlines and data quality improvements.

Skills

Excel skills

Data reporting

Data validation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Systems administration

APIs knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Data Management / CS

Tools

Educore / SIS

APIs / integrations

Job description

Institutional Data & Regulatory Compliance Analyst

We are seeking an analytical and detail oriented professional to manage institutional data, regulatory reporting and systems administration within a higher education environment. The role focuses on data quality, KPI reporting, regulatory compliance and system integration, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to UAE education authorities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage regulatory reporting, including HEDB/CHEDS submissions and the 24-KPI Outcome-Based Evaluation Framework (OBEF)
• Collect, validate and reconcile institutional data, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with reporting requirements
• Administer student information systems and related applications, including user access and data integrity
• Coordinate API integrations with regulatory authorities and internal IT teams
• Maintain reporting documentation, audit trails, KPI evidence and compliance records
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external system providers and UAE regulatory authorities
• Monitor regulatory updates, reporting deadlines and data quality improvements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience in data reporting, validation, reconciliation and systems administration
• Understanding of APIs, system integrations and complex data workflows
• Strong Excel skills and experience managing reporting cycles and deadlines
• Excellent analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to data quality
• An advantage- UAE higher education experience, familiarity with MoHESR, KHDA and CAA requirements, OBEF, HEDB/CHEDS reporting, and Educore or similar student information systems