Vice President, Operational Risk / ERM, Private Equity Firm, Abu Dhabi, UAE

PER; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Entity Governance Manager to oversee compliance and governance mechanisms. In this pivotal role, you will manage staff, chair committees, and ensure adherence to local regulations while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise in risk management and regulatory compliance will be crucial in maintaining effective governance structures. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of local regulatory requirements and experience with regulators.
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and oversee governance mechanisms for compliance.
• Contribute to Board materials and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Risk Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Compliance, AML or Risk qualifications

CMA qualification exams

Job description

As State Street Middle East Financial Solutions – Legal Entity Governance Manager, Vice President, you will be accountable for managing staff and acting as the primary point of contact in overseeing the implementation and maintenance of effective governance mechanisms to comply with local laws and State Street requirements.

Specifically, you will :

• Manage, direct and develop staff members at VP level and below
• Chair and / or participate in Committees and Forums, to ensure processes and controls are in place to meet regulatory and policy requirements
• Act in an advisory capacity, ensuring all Board and Committee charters are in line with local regulatory and STT policy requirements
• Contribute to Board, Committee or Forum materials and provide reporting to support management
• Provide data and management information to support regulatory returns
• Oversee Third Party Vendors and / or Intercompany Arrangements in line with local regulatory or policy compliance
• Oversee Business Continuity planning and testing
• Monitor new / existing legal documentation, to ensure firm and / or client data is accurately and completely stored within STT inventories
• Maintain book of client records and Legal Entity Fund List
• Review and Monitor KYC, AML, Financial Crime compliance in line with regulatory and policy requirements including oversight of periodic reviews, EDRs, Transaction monitoring, etc.
• Manage and monitor Volcker oversight and reporting to ensure ongoing compliance
• Drive remediation and continuous improvement programs in collaboration with global and local stakeholders

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role :

• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to influence and drive execution at all levels within an organization
• Proven ability to demonstrate ownership, work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Sound understanding of local regulatory requirements with experience working with regulators
• Strong organizational awareness with the ability to facilitate and resolve conflicts; ability to make informed, risk-optimized decisions under time pressure
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience running, participating in risk committees and producing risk reporting materials
• Prior experience in managing and developing staff members
• Prior experience in Banking / financial sector (preferred)

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent
• Compliance, AML or Risk professional qualifications are preferred
• Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) qualification exams

End Date : April 30, 2025

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