Head of Risk and Compliance (Arabic speaker) – Dubai - Local Bank
Job description
To facilitate business and assist senior Management by ensuring that the company operate in accordance with all regulatory and legal requirements and all standards of conduct, so as to protect and enhance the reputation of the company with their regulator and avoid significant financial loss.
Key Responsibilities
Develop the Compliance policies and procedures, strategies, charters and all related frameworks;
Establish and execute a compliance framework, ensuring the business meets all its regulatory obligations;
Ensure the Compliance Framework is operating effectively through a consistent implementation and monitoring compliance concerns on timely basis;
Drive the establishment of a strong culture around Compliance across the company;
Co-ordinate, plan, respond, present and resolution of external monitoring requirements of the regulator;
Establish, develop and ensure the Financial Crime framework is operating effectively through monitoring, maintaining Anti-Money Laundering General Policy and Procedures;
Prepare annual and quarterly Compliance reports for the company Board.
Key Attributes and Qualifications
Arabic language
Bachelor's Degree
Certified Compliance/Risk professional
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role in a bank
A comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements
Solid understanding and experience on Anti-Money Laundering global standards and current accounting and auditing principles
A determined and self-motivated individual
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, presentation and influencing skills
Proven leadership qualities & people management skills