Regulatory Compliance Manager New Abu Dhabi

Momentum; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Corporate Services, a leading entertainment group based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Regulatory Compliance Manager to support submissions, engagement with regulators, and practical regulatory advisory for strategic initiatives.

You will contribute to governance, horizon scanning, and ongoing compliance across the Group’s gaming and commercial operations, reporting to the Head of Regulatory Compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing regulatory submissions and formal responses to regulators.
• Strong experience interpreting and applying regulatory frameworks in a commercial context.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex regulatory approval processes end to end.
• Experience drafting structured regulatory advice to support business initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience and proficiency in understanding, interpreting and implementing legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to prepare clear, persuasive submissions.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance or regulatory advisory roles.
• Experience in gaming, lottery, financial services or other regulated sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory submissions and engagement with regulators including preparing responses and supporting discussions.
• Coordinate preparation of regulatory submissions to regulators, including product approvals and internal control updates.
• Draft and coordinate responses to regulatory information requests and queries.
• Manage regulatory timelines, dependencies and submission documentation.
• Support and contribute to regulatory meetings and engagements.
• Provide practical regulatory advice to support product development and commercial initiatives.
• Identify regulatory approval requirements and timing considerations early in project lifecycles.
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear guidance for cross-functional teams.
• Escalate material regulatory risks appropriately.
• Act as a key regulatory contact for the Commercial Gaming team.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure initiatives are regulatorily compliant.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are implemented in products and processes.
• Contribute to governance and reporting across business units.
• Support regulatory reporting and Board-level updates.
• Review policies and procedures for regulatory submissions or product changes.
• Support investigations into regulatory incidents or non-compliance matters.
• Track regulatory actions and horizon scan developments.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business / Risk Management / Law

Tools

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

Momentum Corporate Services is a leading entertainment group based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Our portfolio includes mobile game development and publishing, virtual reality experiences, iGaming, esports management, and content platform services. We are dedicated to creating immersive and personalized entertainment experiences that push the boundaries of innovation in the industry.

For more information about Momentum Group, please visit our website at www.mgh.ae.

Job Summary

The Regulatory Compliance Manager supports the Regulatory Compliance function across the Group’s lottery and commercial gaming operations. The role is primarily responsible for preparing regulatory submissions, managing regulatory engagement and providing practical regulatory advice to support business initiatives.

In addition, the role contributes to ongoing regulatory compliance activities, including reporting, governance processes, updates to policies and procedures, regulatory tracking and horizon scanning.

The Regulatory Compliance Manager will act as key regulatory contact and support submissions and advisory work across the broader Commercial Gaming business.

Responsibilities

The Regulatory Compliance Manager will report to the Head of Regulatory Compliance. Responsibilities include:

1. Regulatory Submissions & Engagement

• Engage with GCGRA on regulatory submissions, queries and approvals, including preparing responses and supporting regulatory discussions.
• Lead preparation of regulatory submissions to GCGRA, including product approvals, internal control updates, waiver requests and formal notifications.
• Draft and coordinate responses to regulatory information requests and queries.
• Manage regulatory timelines, dependencies and submission documentation.
• Support and contribute to regulatory meetings and engagements.

2. Regulatory Advice

• Provide practical regulatory advice to support product development, technology changes and commercial initiatives.
• Identify regulatory approval requirements and timing considerations early in project lifecycles.
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear guidance for Product, Technology, Operations and Commercial teams.
• Escalate material regulatory risks appropriately.

3. Business Partnering

• Act as a key regulatory contact for the Commercial Gaming team.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure initiatives are structured in a regulatorily compliant manner.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory requirements are correctly implemented in products and processes.

4. Regulatory Governance & Team Operations

• Contribute to regulatory oversight activities across both Business Units.
• Support preparation of regulatory reporting, management updates and Board-level reporting.
• Provide regulatory advice and review in relation to business-owned policies and procedures, particularly where regulatory submissions or product changes require updates.
• Support investigations into regulatory incidents or potential non-compliance matters.
• Track regulatory actions, commitments and supervisory items through to completion.
• Contribute to horizon scanning and assessment of regulatory developments and their impact on the business.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Regulatory Compliance team processes, templates and operating standards.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of compliance processes and systems to ensure effective team delivery.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct at all times.

Requirements

• Experience preparing regulatory submissions and formal responses to regulators.
• Strong experience interpreting and applying regulatory frameworks in a commercial context.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex regulatory approval processes end to end.
• Experience drafting structured regulatory advice to support business initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience and proficiency in understanding, interpreting and implementing legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to prepare clear, persuasive submissions.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance or regulatory advisory roles.
• Experience in gaming, lottery, financial services or other regulated sectors preferred.
• Ideally a degree in Business, Risk Management, Law or other relevant field.

At Momentum, we’re proud to be a fair, transparent, and inclusive employer. We value diversity, collaboration, and innovation, and we’re committed to creating an environment where every team member can thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career and help us build Momentum, we’d love to hear from you.