Manager - RRA

KPMG Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Middle East in Dubai is seeking a Senior Expert to lead risk and regulatory transformation engagements for banking and financial services clients. You will advise on non-financial risk, conduct risk, operational risk and governance frameworks, while shaping reporting capabilities and risk management programs.

You will design governance models, manage end-to-end delivery, and mentor junior staff, staying abreast of regulatory developments in the region.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Non-Financial Risk Management within the banking and financial services sector.
• Experience across Risk & Regulatory transformation engagements.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Risk & Regulatory transformation engagements across banking and financial services clients.
• Advise clients on Non-Financial Risk, Compliance, Conduct Risk, Operational Risk, Governance, and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
• Design and enhance risk governance frameworks, operating models, policies, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery from requirements gathering through implementation and adoption.
• Provide advisory support on regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations issued by regulators in the region.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and contribute to thought leadership and business development.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Governance

Operational risk

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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• Projects & Team Responsibilities Client Delivery
• Lead and deliver Risk & Regulatory transformation engagements across banking and financial services clients.
• Advise clients on Non-Financial Risk, Compliance, Conduct Risk, Operational Risk, Governance, and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
• Design and enhance risk governance frameworks, operating models, policies, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation and business adoption.
• Provide advisory support on regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations issued by CBUAE, SAMA, DFSA, ADGM, and other regional regulators.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments, industry trends, and leading practices.
• Contribute to thought leadership, business development, proposals, and client pursuits.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Strong understanding of Non-Financial Risk Management within the banking and financial services sector.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Regulatory Licensing & Authorization
• Regulatory Remediation & Compliance Transformation
• Conduct Risk
• Operational Risk
• Governance & Internal Controls
• Operational Resilience
• Compliance Monitoring & Testing
• Regulatory Risk Assessments
• Outsourcing & Third-Party Risk Management
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements, including CBUAE, SAMA, Basel, CMA, and SCA frameworks.
• Experience developing and enhancing Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, Operational Risk, Conduct Risk, and Risk Reporting frameworks.