Regulatory Compliance Senior Manager

Wise; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Dubai is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager to oversee compliance risks and maintain regulatory frameworks. The role involves advising teams on compliance requirements, developing oversight policies, and representing compliance interests to stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial regulation, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze regulatory frameworks effectively. This full-time position is integral to the company's compliance strategy in the UAE's evolving landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Compliance/Legal department or consultancy.
• Familiarity with CBUAE DFSA or FSRA regulations.
• Eligible to work in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on state money transmission license requirements.
• Support the development of Regulatory Compliance oversight framework.
• Represent regulatory compliance to stakeholders and regulators.

Skills

Financial Regulation advisory

Ability to analyze regulatory frameworks

Strong presentation skills

Problem solving attitude

Communication with Product Managers and Engineers

Education

Law degree or certification in regulatory compliance

Tools

Excel

Confluence

Jira

GRC tool

Job description

Overview

Were looking for a Regulatory Compliance Manager to join our growing Regulatory Oversight Compliance team in the UAE. This role will be working alongside the UAE Compliance Lead in a highly effective team in second line compliance (2LoD).

In this role you will be responsible for assisting in the effective mitigation of regulatory compliance risks through the oversight and maintenance of adequate systems and controls. This position requires close partnership with our operational finance product and engineering teams with opportunities to present to senior stakeholders and shape the strategic direction of the regulatory compliance program.

Your mission

• Provide advice and guidance to other teams and key stakeholders regionally and globally on state money transmission license requirements relevant consumer regulations as well as related Wise policies and procedures

• Support in the development and maintenance of the Regulatory Compliance oversight framework including ongoing updates to relevant UAE Regulatory Compliance policies and procedures.

• Execute and enhance quarterly monitoring across key risk areas

• Provide adequate challenge to first line teams on the development of controls and provide approvals on any control changes new products or features.

• Represent regulatory compliance oversight both internally and externally to regulators auditors and partners as required showcasing Wises strong oversight compliance framework

• Execute the companys Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment and assist in the preparation of committee and board papers.

• Support regulatory change management process by maintaining oversight of implementation of such development which impact business activities

• Proactively identifying key areas of risk and work with first line teams to in the development of mitigation plans

About you

• Previous Financial Regulation advisory role or experience in a Compliance/Legal department Risk and Controls function or in a consultancy environment;

• Law degree or a certification in regulatory compliance (preferred but not essential)

• Familiar with regulations published by the CBUAE DFSA or FSRA (or other GCC regulators) particularly in the Payments sector

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory frameworks and apply them effectively;

• Ability to effectively communicate with Product Managers and Engineers and provide practical actionable and value added recommendations;

• Strong presentation skills;

• Problem solving attitude with the ability to use regulations together with data to drive business decisions;

• Experience (or interest) in working in a fast-growing environment;

• Willing to travel as Wise offices are located across different countries; and

• Eligible to work in the UAE.

Some extra skills that would be great

• Experience with Excel Confluence Jira GRC tool

• Experience working with global teams

Additional Information

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Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time