Senior Manager, Conduct Risk & Compliance Strategy

United Arab Bank; Sharjah; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Bank seeks a Conduct Risk Senior Manager to lead the enterprise conduct risk framework, ensuring fair customer outcomes and regulatory compliance. You will design, implement, and maintain policies, report to senior management, and oversee investigations into conduct breaches.

You will collaborate with Risk Management, Legal, Internal Audit and Business Units to embed conduct risk considerations into decision-making, and drive training on conduct risk across the organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, or Governance roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, Risk Management, or related discipline.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., ICA, CFA, CISI, FRM, CAMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the enterprise-wide conduct risk framework.
• Develop policies, standards, and methodologies for identifying and managing conduct risk.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Periodic reporting to Senior Management, Compliance Committee and BRCC on conduct risk matters.
• Periodic submission of regulatory reporting to CBUAE Market Conduct Supervision Department.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of conduct risks across products, services, channels, and customer interactions.
• Monitor conduct-related risk indicators, trends, incidents, and emerging risks.
• Conduct thematic reviews and deep dives into high-risk areas.
• Ensure appropriate escalation and remediation of conduct-related issues.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or Business

Advanced degree or professional certifications (ICA, CFA, FRM, CAMS) preferred

Job description

United Arab Bank seeks a Conduct Risk Senior Manager to lead the enterprise conduct risk framework, ensuring fair customer outcomes and regulatory compliance. You will design, implement, and maintain policies, report to senior management, and oversee investigations into conduct breaches.

You will collaborate with Risk Management, Legal, Internal Audit and Business Units to embed conduct risk considerations into decision-making, and drive training on conduct risk across the organization.