Regulatory Reporting Manager

Mal.AI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mal.AI in Dubai is seeking a Regulatory Reporting Manager to establish and lead our regulatory reporting function within the Finance department. You will ensure timely submissions, design robust reporting frameworks, and manage regulatory changes for UAE and cross-border operations.

You will collaborate with Finance, Compliance, and Risk, coordinate audits, and develop controls and documentation to support transparent, compliant neobank initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in regulatory reporting within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of UAE Central Bank regulations and international reporting standards.
• Ability to design and implement reporting processes from scratch.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish the regulatory reporting framework for UAE and cross-border needs.
• Prepare, review, and submit regulatory returns to authorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update processes accordingly.
• Liaise with Finance, Compliance, and Risk to ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate regulatory audits and inspections.
• Develop internal controls and documentation for reporting processes.
• Provide management with updates on regulatory risk and obligations.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Startup environment

Sharia-compliant

Cross-border reporting

Education

CPA/ACCA/CAMS

Tools

Regulatory reporting software

Job description

Mal is pioneering a new era in ethical, Sharia-compliant digital banking from our base in Dubai. As we expand our financial services and enhance our regulatory standing, we are seeking a Regulatory Reporting Manager to establish and lead the regulatory reporting function. In this pivotal new position within our Finance department, you will ensure that Mal not only meets, but exceeds, all regulatory requirements, supporting our mission to deliver transparent and compliant financial solutions for Muslims worldwide.

You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external regulators to design and implement robust reporting frameworks, maintain accurate and timely submissions, and proactively manage regulatory changes relevant to the digital banking sector. This is a unique opportunity to shape a core function within a fast-growing, ethical fintech leader.

• Establish the regulatory reporting framework for Mal, tailored to UAE and cross-border requirements
• Prepare, review, and submit accurate regulatory returns and reports to relevant authorities
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively update reporting processes in line with new requirements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Finance, Compliance, Risk) to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy
• Coordinate and support regulatory audits and inspections
• Develop internal controls and documentation for all regulatory reporting processes
• Provide regular updates and guidance to management on regulatory risk and reporting obligations

• Complete a regulatory reporting gap analysis and present findings to senior management
• Design the initial regulatory reporting calendar and process documentation
• Submit the first set of regulatory returns for Mal as a neobank
• Train Finance and Compliance teams on data collection and reporting protocols
• Establish relationships with key contacts at regulatory bodies

Desired Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in regulatory reporting within banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of UAE Central Bank regulations and international reporting standards
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement reporting processes from scratch
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, startup environment
• High ethical standards and commitment to Mal s mission

• Familiarity with Sharia-compliant financial products or Islamic banking
• Exposure to fintech, neobanking, or digital banking environments
• Experience with data analytics and reporting automation tools
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions
• Professional accounting or compliance certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CAMS)