Manager, Compliance Advisory - Global Private Banking (Emiratized)

About the role

First Abu Dhabi Bank is hiring an Emiratized Manager, Compliance Advisory for its Global Private Banking unit in Abu Dhabi. The role provides compliance support to business and enablement units on all compliance matters as requested by the VP Compliance, running the day-to-day processes and follow-ups. It also acts as the first point of contact for compliance queries delegated by the VP Compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Implement policies and procedures, with Regulatory Compliance, to help comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support the VP Compliance in the annual compliance risk assessment and contribute to periodic regulatory reporting and requests.
• Contribute to reputational risk reviews with Financial Crimes Compliance.
• Advise on the rollout of group-wide compliance policies and procedures.
• Act as subject matter expert giving compliance advice to internal and external stakeholders, and advise business units on products, customers and transactions.
• Investigate breaches of law, regulation or policy and escalate material matters to senior management.
• Represent Compliance at governance meetings and operational forums, and review and approve new business projects and new products.
• Educate employees through training and awareness sessions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Management, Banking or Finance, preferably with a certification in compliance, AML/CFT, financial crime or risk management.
• At least 5 years of experience at a reputable bank.
• At least 3 years of experience in a private banking-related role.