Our client, a well-established financial institution with an excellent reputation for corporate governance and ethical operations, is seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to join their team. This role will take ownership of ensuring that all risk and compliance frameworks are robust, proactive, and aligned with both local and international financial regulations. The successful individual will play a key part in protecting the organisation’s integrity and reputation while driving a culture of accountability across all departments. Working closely with executive leadership, you will design, implement, and monitor enterprise-wide risk management strategies. You will review and enhance policies and procedures to mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risk, while staying up to date with the evolving regulatory landscape including those under the UAE Central Bank and ADGM. The role also involves conducting internal audits, leading compliance training for staff, and ensuring reporting transparency to key stakeholders and external bodies.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong financial background and at least seven years of experience within the banking, investment, or wider financial services sector. A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or law is required, and a relevant compliance certification such as ICA, ACCA, or CFA would be an advantage. This is a position for someone detail-oriented and principled, who enjoys balancing analytical rigour with strategic advisory input.