About the job

Job Purpose

The profile is an integral component of the UAB Corporate Banking; to manage the governance and compliance regulatory requirements of the bank within Corporate Banking (CB), taking day to day responsibility for the gaps in adherence identified during both internal and external compliance audits, overseeing the end-to-end implementation of identified improvement areas to ensure CB aligns to the regulations and compliance expectations. Facilitating transformation initiatives across all areas of Corporate Banking with an objective to create future state processes, procedures and systems using recognised best practice methodologies, completion of projects related to Central Bank UAE; facilitating remediation task, testing of modules, data entry and data analysis across all the projects that are under CB UAE mandate.

Principal Accountabilities

Stakeholder Management: Provide support, advice and guidance on Corporate Banking Governance Framework, processes and other regulatory requirements in order to gain their commitment and understanding to the changes required collaborate on related queries to ensure confirmation of agreed resolutions are issued in line with the requirements and process support the team in ensuring adherence of the requirements in timely manner in order to respond to related activities quickly, effectively and within agreed turnaround times (TATs).

Risk Management: Conduct internal quality assurance audits, identifying improvement areas and overseeing the implementation of the compliance updates to prepare the department ahead of an external auditdevelop and oversee internal control systems, in-order-to prevent or deal with violations of external regulatory guidelines and internal policies. Perform adequate care and due diligence in day-to-day conduct to protect the bank from financial and non-financial loss and compliance with the UAE banking legislation and regulations. Adhere to legal, corporate and regulator procedures to ensure the banks full compliance.

Reporting and Record Keeping: Monitor, track, analyse and report findings, taking necessary action and controls in order to adhere to the regulations, maintain/update records and information related to regulatory/compliance requirements. Manage and track project deliverables, maintaining complete and updated information of the status of projects, reporting on potential issues in order to keep the relevant CB coverage teams updated on progress. Oversee the submission and maintenance of Management Information System (MIS) in order to report daily activities to relevant teams including the Line Manager.

Organise and supervise the activities and work of the team to ensure that targets and objectives are achieved and the business plan is delivered in line with the required policies, processes, procedures and systems

Policies, Processes, Systems and Procedures: Implement approved departmental policies, processes and procedures, and ensure employee adherence so that work is carried out to the required standard while delivering the required standards of service to customers and stakeholders.

Customer Service: Demonstrate Our Promise and apply the UAB Service Standards to deliver the bank’s required levels of service in all internal and external customer interactions.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or appropriate alternative qualification (e.g. Lean Sigma Black Belt)
• At least 10 years of experience in banking or financial services.
• Competent in achieving innovative process improvements.
• Knowledge of banking operations & compliance and regulatory requirements
• An understanding of corporate governance and risk management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement data-driven solutions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, understand processes, benefit tracking and project reporting.
• Ability to produce executive level documentation