Regulatory Change Lead - Banking & Risk (First Line)

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) seeks a seasoned professional to lead First Line accountability for regulatory change across Retail, Private Banking and Wealth sectors. You will translate regulations into business and IT requirements, oversee governance, and report to senior management.

The role requires 5+ years in banking, strong UAE regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with Compliance to ensure timely implementations and effective controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, risk, law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in banking or financial services, preferably within Retail Banking, Private Banking or Wealth Management, including at least 2 years in regulatory change, regulatory development, regulatory implementation, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate the First Line regulatory change management agenda across Retail, Private Banking and Wealth businesses.
• Translate regulatory obligations into clearly defined business requirements, actions, controls, ownership, and implementation plans.
• Monitor new and amended UAE regulatory requirements relevant to Retail, Private Banking and Wealth businesses.
• Lead First Line regulatory gap assessments and remediation plans.
• Establish and maintain a robust regulatory change governance framework across relevant business areas.
• Partner with Transformation and Change the Bank teams to incorporate regulatory requirements into programmes and initiatives.
• Translate regulatory requirements into detailed technology requirements and delivery outcomes with Technology/IT
• Develop high-quality management information for senior management and governance committees.

Skills

First Line Regulatory Accountability

Regulatory Change & Implementation

UAE Regulatory Knowledge

Business Risk & Control

Retail, Private Banking & Wealth Mgmt

Regulatory Governance & Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, risk, law, or related discipline

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) seeks a seasoned professional to lead First Line accountability for regulatory change across Retail, Private Banking and Wealth sectors. You will translate regulations into business and IT requirements, oversee governance, and report to senior management.

The role requires 5+ years in banking, strong UAE regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with Compliance to ensure timely implementations and effective controls.