ROLE
– Provide analytical support in managing regulatory change, including data compilation for risk identification, impact assessments, and tracking implementation status.
– Support the Risk Assessment and Controls Design Lead in facilitating regulatory change management activities, including preparing materials for impact assessments on business processes, policies, and systems.
– Support coordination and efforts for regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries, encompassing meticulous information gathering, document production, and logistical management.
– Help with coordination of the preparation and review responses to regulatory requests, ensuring accuracy and completeness of approvals.
– Support the development and implementation of robust and integrated risk and control frameworks and contribute to strengthening control practices and recommendations.
– Support data collection and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission of all required regulatory reports.
– Support the understanding of reporting requirements, translation into actionable tasks, and review/validation of regulatory reports.
– Support the review and validation of regulatory reports prior to submission.
– Assist in collaborating with legal, compliance, and finance teams to gather necessary data for accurate, complete, and timely submission of all required regulatory reports.
– Assist in engaging with UAE and Asia South Cluster Subject Matter Experts to develop requirements for automating controls and digitizing monitoring.
– Provide support to onshore Business Risk and Controls teams for the UAE Wealth business.
– Undertake activities and projects in line with direction of UAE Wealth Controls Head.

REQUIREMENTS
– 12 + years of experience in regulatory change management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
– Demonstrated experience with regulatory inventory management and internal control programs.
– Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory texts, assess their practical implications, and identify root causes of risk.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulators.
– Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
– High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
– Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred.