Strategic Risk & Regulatory Transformation Lead

KPMG Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Middle East in Dubai seeks a seasoned advisor to lead risk and regulatory transformation for banking and financial services clients. You will advise on Non-Financial Risk, compliance, conduct and operational risk, and help design governance and ERM frameworks.

The role involves end-to-end project delivery, regulatory advisory support, and mentoring junior staff to promote growth and excellence in risk management practice.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Non-Financial Risk Management within the banking and financial services sector.
• Experience across regulatory licensing, remediation, compliance transformation and conduct risk.
• Knowledge of operational risk, ERM, governance & internal controls, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Risk & Regulatory transformation engagements across banking and financial services clients.
• Advise clients on Non-Financial Risk, Compliance, Conduct Risk, Operational Risk, Governance, and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
• Design and enhance risk governance frameworks, operating models, policies, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation.
• Provide advisory support on regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations issued by regional regulators.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments, industry trends, and leading practices.
• Contribute to thought leadership, business development, proposals, and client pursuits.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Skills

Non-Financial Risk

Regulatory Transformation

Governance & Internal Controls

Operational Risk

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Reporting

Regulatory Licensing

Regulatory Remediation

Risk Culture & Accountability

Digital Assets Risk

Outsourcing & Third-Party Risk

Job description

KPMG Middle East in Dubai seeks a seasoned advisor to lead risk and regulatory transformation for banking and financial services clients. You will advise on Non-Financial Risk, compliance, conduct and operational risk, and help design governance and ERM frameworks.

The role involves end-to-end project delivery, regulatory advisory support, and mentoring junior staff to promote growth and excellence in risk management practice.