Senior Compliance & Digital Transformation Lead

TALENTMATE; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq Rise is seeking a senior compliance leader to head the MGN Business Banking team within Retail Banking Group Compliance in Dubai. The role oversees quality checks, regulatory alignment, and implementation of digital transformation initiatives across compliance processes.

The candidate will lead, mentor, and coordinate with cross-functional units to ensure adherence to KYC/EDD standards for corporate clients and to elevate compliance effectiveness in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of banking experience with KYC/EDD for business or corporate clients.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of UAE regulations.
• Proficient in Excel, presentation skills, and AI tools.
• Experience coordinating/com supporting compliance processes or system solutions.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Experience implementing digital transformation initiatives in compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead MGN Business Banking team and oversee operations of the squad within Business Banking Compliance.
• RBG compliance SPOC for digitization/automation initiatives in coordination with Business and Compliance Digital Studio and Innovation unit.
• Conduct quality checks for key deliverables; ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives including automation, AI integration, and dashboard development; provide advisory on high-risk reviews.

Skills

KYC/EDD

Leadership

UAE regulations

Excel

AI tools

Presentation skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

Mashreq Rise is seeking a senior compliance leader to head the MGN Business Banking team within Retail Banking Group Compliance in Dubai. The role oversees quality checks, regulatory alignment, and implementation of digital transformation initiatives across compliance processes.

The candidate will lead, mentor, and coordinate with cross-functional units to ensure adherence to KYC/EDD standards for corporate clients and to elevate compliance effectiveness in a regulated environment.