Senior Compliance Monitoring Officer

AimGulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is seeking a Senior Compliance Monitoring Officer to join the on-site team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves planning, scoping, fieldwork and reporting for compliance reviews per the Annual Compliance Monitoring Plan.

The candidate will assist in monitoring reviews, provide timely feedback, escalate breaches in the GRC system, and help create action plans to mitigate risks. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BSc or higher in business (MBA preferred).
• Knowledge of risk reviews and CB UAE regulations.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing compliance monitoring reviews as assigned by the line manager/Head of CMAT and to support the Senior Compliance Assurance Managers.
• Provide timely feedback on findings to stakeholders during the process of performing compliance reviews.
• Ensuring that compliance breaches are identified, escalated and logged in GRC system.
• Agreeing realistic and timed action plans mitigate the risks identified during compliance monitoring reviews.
• Adhering with the Compliance Monitoring SOP including completion of the Process, Risks and Controls (PRC) document and Work Papers.
• Maintaining all relevant records on the department's shared drive.
• Any other duties or tasks as assigned by the Line Manager/ Head of CMAT.

Skills

Risk reviews

CB UAE rules

Bilingual EN/AR

Relationship building

Communication skills

Team player

Education

BA/BSc or higher in business

MBA

Finance related

Job description

Job Title: Senior Compliance Monitoring Officer

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 2 November 2026

Job Reference/ID: 4653

Job Description / Role:

The Senior Compliance Monitoring Officer assists in the execution of compliance monitoring reviews of the First Line of Defense to provide assurance on the effectiveness of compliance controls. The Senior Officer Compliance Monitoring assists in the planning, scoping, fieldwork and reporting for assigned compliance reviews as per the Annual Compliance Monitoring Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing compliance monitoring reviews as assigned by the line manager/Head of CMAT and to support the Senior Compliance Assurance Managers
• Provide timely feedback on findings to stakeholders during the process of performing compliance reviews.
• Ensuring that compliance breaches are identified, escalated and logged in GRC system.
• Agreeing realistic and timed action plans mitigate the risks identified during compliance monitoring reviews.
• Adhering with the Compliance Monitoring SOP including completion of the Process, Risks and Controls (PRC) document and Work Papers.
• Maintaining all relevant records on the departments shared drive
• Any other duties or tasks as assigned by the Line Manager/ Head of CMAT.

Education Qualifications:

• BA/BSc or higher degree in business (MBA), finance or any other related subject

Skills Required:

• Knowledge and experience of scoping, designing, developing and conducting risk reviews
• Knowledge CB UAE rules and regulations.
• Bilingual English and Arabic Speaker is an advantage
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with peers and seniors
• Strong Communication analytical, written and oral communication skills
• Team Player

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company:

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, a Sharia compliant financial institution offering retail, corporate, private and digital banking. Its products cover accounts, home and vehicle finance, cards, wealth management and business services for customers in the UAE and selected international markets.

Company Industry: Banking

Department / Functional Area: ADIB

Closing Date: 30 November 2026