Manager, Governance & Control – Wealth Management

ADIB; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, a leading Sharia-compliant financial institution, seeks a Manager, Governance & Control – Wealth Management to ensure regulatory alignment and strong control environments within WM. You will lead cross-functional efforts with Compliance, Shariah, ORM, CPR and BORM to embed risk-aware practices across WM operations.

The role focuses on proactive risk mitigation, governance reporting, and driving digitalization of controls.

Qualifications

• Understanding of regulatory requirements (CBUAE, SCA) and internal controls.
• Experience implementing governance and control frameworks.
• Ability to conduct regulatory gap analyses and compliance reviews.

Responsabilités

• Design and maintain controls to ensure WM compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead dissemination of regulatory requirements across WM with Compliance, Governance, HR, and Frontline.
• Act as the WM liaison with Compliance, Shariah, ORM, CPR, and BORM.
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses and drive process updates.
• Oversee closure of internal and external audit actions.
• Prepare governance and control reporting to Senior Management.
• Ensure timely compliance with internal control requirements and coach WM Middle Office.
• Monitor WM operations to identify risks and control gaps.
• Coordinate regulatory engagement with CBUAE, SCA and regulators.
• Support Internal Audit reviews and product compliance.
• Assist new product launches to meet regulatory requirements.
• Drive digitalization and automation across WM governance, controls, and reporting.
• Resolve escalated WM issues and management actions.
• Maintain RCSA, KRIs, MIS reporting and ad-hoc assignments.

Connaissances

Regulatory compliance

Controls knowledge

Risk assessment

Operations understanding

System enhancement

Customer service

Control execution

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Description du poste

Job Title: Manager, Governance & Control – Wealth Management

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 20 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: 4770

Job Description / Role:

The Manager, Governance & Control – Wealth Management is responsible for ensuring the Wealth Management business remains compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks. The role focuses on proactively identifying and mitigating risks, while enhancing the operational efficiency, effectiveness, and control environment of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain controls and processes to ensure WM compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (CBUAE, SCA, etc.).
• Lead dissemination and implementation of regulatory requirements across WM in coordination with Compliance, Governance, HR, and Frontline teams.
• Act as the primary WM liaison with internal stakeholders including Compliance, Shariah, ORM, CPR, and BORM.
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses and drive process updates arising from regulatory, business, or annual reviews.
• Oversee closure of all internal and external audit actions.
• Prepare and deliver governance and control reporting to Senior Management and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely compliance with all internal control requirements and coach WM Middle Office on control execution.
• Monitor WM operations at a high level to identify emerging risks and control gaps.
• Coordinate regulatory engagement and periodic reporting with CBUAE, SCA, and other regulators.
• Support Internal Audit reviews and conduct periodic business and product compliance reviews.
• Support new product launches by ensuring documentation, approvals, and processes meet regulatory requirements.
• Drive digitalization and automation initiatives across WM governance, controls, and reporting.
• Resolve escalated WM issues and management action items (e.g. BRCC).
• Maintain and enhance RCSA, KRIs, MIS reporting, and undertake ad ‑ hoc assignments as directed.

Skills Required:

• Efficient and timely problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of internal/ external controls
• Ability to apply possible scenarios and view potential risks
• Complete knowledge and understanding of the operational function
• Ability to foresee and implement system changes and enhancement
• Customer service skills and complaints resolution skills
• Ability to exercise required controls to mitigate risks arising from non-compliance or non-adherence
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-moving and complex environment while meeting deadline

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company:

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, a Sharia compliant financial institution offering retail, corporate, private and digital banking. Its products cover accounts, home and vehicle finance, cards, wealth management and business services for customers in the UAE and selected international markets.

Company Industry:

Banking

Department / Functional Area:

Wealth Management

Closing Date:

19 November 2026