• Lead the organization's compliance and risk management framework in line with regulatory and

business requirements.

• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE financial services regulations, licensing requirements, and

industry standards.

• Manage regulatory licenses, renewals, submissions, and ongoing engagement with relevant

regulatory authorities.

• Oversee compliance programs related to PCI DSS, ISO standards, information security, data

protection, and other applicable certifications and regulatory requirements.

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, governance frameworks, risk registers, and

internal control mechanisms.

• Monitor regulatory and industry developments and assess their impact on business operations,

products, and services.

• Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, control testing, and gap analyses across business

functions.

• Coordinate internal audits, external audits, certification assessments, and remediation activities to

ensure ongoing compliance.

• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational, regulatory, technology, and third-party risks.

• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure compliance with financial reporting obligations,

regulatory requirements, governance standards, and audit readiness across the organization.

• Collaborate with Technology, Operations, Product, and Leadership teams to ensure compliance

requirements are embedded within business processes and new initiatives.

• Prepare compliance reports, risk dashboards, governance updates, and management reports for

senior leadership.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks.

• Experience managing regulatory audits, certifications, and compliance reviews.

• Ability to develop and implement governance policies and internal controls.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities.

• Ability to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful maintenance and renewal of all regulatory licenses and certifications.

• Zero major regulatory breaches, compliance violations, or financial penalties.

• Timely completion of regulatory filings, audit requirements, and certification renewals.

• Closure of audit findings and compliance observations within agreed timelines.

• Effective management and reporting of enterprise risk registers and mitigation plans.

• Successful completion of internal compliance reviews and external assessments.

• Improvement in audit outcomes, compliance ratings, and certification results.

• Timely delivery of compliance and risk reports to senior management.

• Increased compliance awareness and adherence across business functions.