Compliance Officer (Emirati Talent)

About the role

The Compliance Officer will support the bank’s compliance function, ensuring operations meet regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices. The role helps maintain a strong compliance culture and mitigates regulatory and operational risks across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring the bank's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Support the review and implementation of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct basic compliance checks, reviews, and monitoring activities across business units.
• Identify compliance risks and escalate potential issues to senior team members.
• Support regulatory reporting and ensure timely submission of required compliance reports.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, documentation, and audit trails.
• Assist with compliance training initiatives and awareness programs for staff.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and inquiries.
• Collaborate with business units to provide compliance guidance on products, processes, and initiatives.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments affecting the banking sector.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Required skills

• Risk management
• CFT (Counter Financing of Terrorism)
• Regulatory examinations
• KYC (Know Your Customer)
• Regulatory reporting
• Banking regulations
• Compliance principles
• Compliance frameworks
• Audit trails
• AML (Anti-Money Laundering)