SVP Head of Business Governance

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UAE seeks a qualified professional to manage the Consumer Banking Governance program, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance, with a Master's preferred, and a minimum of 10 years of banking experience—including 4 years in managerial roles. This full-time position requires strong team and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in the banking sector.
• At least 4 years in managerial positions related to Business Governance.
• Experience in compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of CBG Governance strategy.
• Lead and organise Business Governance units.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and management of complex cases.
• Represent CBG Management in meetings.

Skills

Team management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Compliance oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline

Master's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Responsibilities

• To manage the development and implementation of the Consumer Banking (CBG) Governance program strategy policies procedures and related improvement projects to ensure that the overall CBG business is fully compliant with internal and external requirements
• To lead & organise the units that comprise Business Governance namely:
  • Business Control management of the Financial DOAs for CBG and Operational Risk interface
  • Channels Control & QA Spot Checks of Branches and Alternative Channels and QA of CC & BDU
  • Compliance Advisory & Audit provision of Compliance Advisory on all matters and GIA interface
  • Monitoring & AML/RFI reviews of KYC handling of AML/RFI alerts and Compliance Exits
  • S&D Channels Support provision of e2e support of the branch network and channels
• Ensure the team provides high level of support all the CBG business units and builds relationships with the Second and Third Line of Defence functions and stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and management of all items that require additional review to conclude complex cases with a final decision
• Represent CBG Management in Management Meetings as required / requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Social Sciences or related discipline.
• Masters degree in Business Administration is preferred.

Minimum Experience

10 years relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 4 years in similar positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in the Business Governance or any related field.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime