Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Enterprise Regulatory Compliance -MENAT (UAE Nationals Only)

HSBC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Regulatory Affairs professional to support engagement with UAE regulators and monitor regulatory developments. You will prepare materials, manage records, and coordinate with senior management to ensure clear, timely communication with authorities.

The role requires 2–5 years in risk or regulatory affairs, strong stakeholder management, and fluency in English and Arabic. A work permit and UAE work experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; attestations/equivalency for degrees obtained outside UAE.
• 2–5 years’ experience in risk, compliance or regulatory affairs within financial services.
• Experience with diverse stakeholders including senior management and regulators.
• Knowledge of UAE regulators, their agendas and regulatory approaches.
• Strong understanding of compliance risks and industry best practice.
• Experience in stakeholder management, project coordination and process improvement.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent written and verbal English and Arabic are mandatory.
• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support management of relationships and engagement with UAE regulators (DFSA, Central Bank, SCA, FSRA).
• Assist with preparation, coordination and follow-up of regulatory meetings and information requests.
• Prepare briefing notes, materials, reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Maintain records of regulatory engagements and key themes.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate updates to stakeholders across the Bank.
• Assist in assessment of regulatory changes and hand-offs to risk/business teams.
• Produce compliance reports and other regulatory communications.
• Maintain internal control standards and escalate operational risks and findings.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge UAE

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Law

Accounting or Corporate Secretary qualifications

Job description

Job description

Some careers grow faster than others. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.

Job Purpose: Support the Regulatory Affairs function in managing regulatory engagement and monitoring regulatory developments across the UAE. The role will help ensure that regulatory requirements are understood, communicated and addressed effectively, maintaining clear oversight and promoting a “no surprises” approach in the Bank’s relationships with regulators.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the management of relationships and engagement with UAE regulators, including the DFSA, Central Bank of the UAE, SCA, FSRA and other relevant authorities.
• Assist with the preparation, coordination and follow-up of regulatory meetings, reviews, inspections, investigations and information requests.
• Prepare briefing notes, meeting materials, reports and management information for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of regulatory engagements, including actions, deliverables, correspondence and key emerging themes.
• Monitor proposed and pending regulatory developments and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders across the Bank.
• Support the assessment of regulatory changes, consultation responses and the effective hand-off of implementation activities to relevant risk and business teams.
• Produce compliance reports, MI packs, newsletters and other communications relating to regulatory affairs.
• Maintain HSBC’s internal control standards, identify and escalation operational risks, and support the timely resolution of audit and regulatory findings.

Experience & Qualifications

• A full-time graduation degree of at least three years is essential for obtaining a work permit. For degrees obtained outside the UAE, valid attestations and equivalency are also mandatory.
• 2–5 years’ experience in risk, compliance or regulatory affairs within the financial services industry.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior management and external regulatory contacts.
• Knowledge of UAE regulators, their agendas and regulatory approaches.
• Strong understanding of compliance risks, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Experience in stakeholder management, project coordination, operational management and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical, communication, influencing and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Fluent written and verbal English and Arabic is mandatory.
• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law or a related discipline; relevant accounting or Corporate Secretary qualifications are also considered.

We support our staff to adopt flexible and alternative ways of working where possible, including working from home and different hours subject to approvals. HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working, and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

Issued by The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Preferred candidate

Nationality

United Arab Emirates