Regulatory Compliance Associate

My client, a growing bank in ADGM is currently looking for a Regulatory Compliance Associate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the bank's regulatory compliance framework and ensure adherence to FSRA, ADGM and UAE regulatory requirements.

• Conduct compliance monitoring, control testing and regulatory change assessments.

• Review and update compliance policies, procedures and governance documents.

• Handle KYC/CDD, EDD and periodic customer reviews.

• Review sanctions screening and transaction monitoring alerts, escalating concerns where necessary.

• Support AML/CFT investigations, suspicious activity reporting and financial crime risk assessments.

• Prepare compliance reports for senior management and board committees.

• Support regulatory inspections, audits and compliance training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Accounting, Risk Management or a related field.

• 5–8 years of experience in compliance within banking, financial services or another regulated institution.

• Experience across both regulatory compliance and financial crime compliance.

• Good knowledge of FSRA, ADGM, UAE AML/CFT regulations and sanctions requirements.

• Hands-on experience with KYC/CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.

• Experience with compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting and policy development.

• ICA, ACAMS or other relevant compliance qualifications would be an advantage.

• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you're looking to take the next step in your compliance career within a growing bank, I'd be happy to have a confidential discussion.

If this sounds relevant to your background, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion: patricia.deguzman@robertwalters.com

Due to the high amount of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.