About The Role

Lead and oversee assigned activities within the Compliance Assurance Unit, ensuring effective delivery of the approved assurance plan and high-quality, risk-based reviews across assigned business and compliance areas.
Support the development and enhancement of an effective independent Quality Assurance / Compliance Assurance framework across Compliance, including UAE and international locations.
Provide independent assurance to Compliance Senior Management on the design and operating effectiveness of the Compliance Programme, compliance controls, adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Collaborate with Compliance verticals and relevant business stakeholders to assess whether internal controls are operating effectively and regulatory requirements are being met.
Provide day-to-day technical guidance, challenge and quality oversight during planning, fieldwork, issue validation, reporting and closure of assurance reviews.
Identify, assess and promptly escalate significant control weaknesses, recurring themes and emerging compliance risks to ensure appropriate management attention and remediation.
Proactively escalate any critical issues within Compliance and/or Business that may expose the Bank to regulatory, conduct, financial crime or reputational risk.
Support the Head of Compliance Assurance / Unit Manager in strengthening assurance methodology, governance, reporting and strategic priorities across the Bank