Risk & Compliance Manager

Intelligent Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligent Solutions in the UAE seeks an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to oversee risk governance and regulatory compliance frameworks. The role ensures adherence to UAE laws and proactively manages risks while embedding a strong culture of compliance across the business.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in risk management, compliance oversight, regulatory frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration within the UAE market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial services risk management or related fields.
• Professional certifications preferred (ACAMS, FRM, CIA, CMA).
• Strong understanding of UAE regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Proven track record in managing risk and compliance functions.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full regulatory compliance with UAE laws and industry standards.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, regulatory, reputational risks.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks and internal controls.
• Lead internal investigations into compliance breaches or risk incidents.
• Prepare reports for senior management on risk and compliance.
• Lead training programs to promote risk awareness and compliance culture.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and industry standards.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Compliance oversight

Regulatory frameworks

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Ethical standards

Education

University degree

Diploma with 10 years experience

Job description

General Overview: We are supporting a leading organization in the UAE to hire an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager who will oversee and strengthen the companys risk governance and regulatory compliance frameworks. This role is responsible for ensuring the organization complies with UAE laws and regulations proactively managing risks and embedding a strong culture of compliance across the business. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in risk management compliance oversight regulatory frameworks and cross-functional collaboration within the UAE market.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable UAE laws regulations and industry standards.
• Serve as a central point of contact for regulatory matters audits inspections and external stakeholders.

Risk Management

• Identify assess monitor and mitigate financial operational regulatory reputational and compliance risks.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks tools and internal controls.
• Conduct risk assessments for new products services and initiatives.
• Lead internal investigations into compliance breaches or risk incidents.
• Continuously monitor internal and external risk factors including regulatory updates and market trends.

Compliance Governance

• Develop and implement compliance policies procedures and programs.
• Conduct internal reviews to ensure adherence to compliance standards and internal controls.
• Work closely with senior leadership to integrate risk considerations into decision-making.
• Liaise with external auditors regulators and governance bodies when required.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare timely reports for senior management and governance committees on risk and compliance matters.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of risk assessments mitigation plans incident reports and regulatory correspondence.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory reporting required under UAE law.

Training & Awareness

• Lead training programs to promote risk awareness and compliance culture across all departments.
• Guide teams in understanding and managing risks within their areas of responsibility.

Continuous Improvement

• Review and enhance risk and compliance frameworks to align with best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging risks regulatory developments and industry standards.

Key Requirements

• University degree with a minimum of 5 years experience in financial services risk management or related fields (OR) Diploma with 10 years experience in relevant fields.
• Professional certifications preferred (depending on focus area):
• Compliance: ICA Advanced Certificates ACAMS AML certifications
• Risk: FRM CIA CMA or other recognized risk qualifications
• Strong understanding of UAE regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Proven track record in managing risk and compliance functions.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High integrity professionalism and strong ethical standards.

Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong risk identification skills.
• Proactive and solution focused.
• Strong organizational and time-management ability.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams.