Manager - Compliance Assurance

Manager - Compliance Assurance

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About the business area - Group Compliance & Governance:

Compliance is an independent function at ADCB which takes an active approach to risk management and monitoring, ensuring the Bank complies with applicable laws, regulations, rules and market standards. The Group creates, implements and monitors policies and procedures designed to prevent or detect financial crime and any compliance breaches of the Bank, its employees and clients. It also monitors and measures the impact of conduct risk and compliance on the Bank’s risk appetite and profile.

In this role, your key responsibilities include:.

• Coordinate the end-to-end preparation of committee and board packs, ensuring timely compilation, review, and submission in line with governance requirements.

• Lead the design and development of professional, visually engaging PowerPoint presentations and written materials for senior management and board-level audiences.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts across the Bank to gather, validate, and synthesize content for reporting and presentation purposes.
• Ensure all materials meet internal governance, branding, and quality standards, maintaining consistency and accuracy across all submissions.
• Maintain document control and versioning protocols to ensure traceability and integrity of all committee and board documentation.
• Translate complex and technical content into clear, concise messaging suitable for executive audiences, ensuring key risks and insights are effectively communicated.
• Track pack submissions, manage internal deadlines, and coordinate with contributors to ensure timely delivery of inputs and approvals.
• Support agenda setting, committee calendar management, and accurate recording of minutes of meetings to ensure effective governance and follow-up.
• Monitor and report on key risk indicators and compliance metrics, contributing to the Bank’s overall risk and assurance framework.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, ensuring secure management and restricted access as appropriate.
• Manage self and team in line with ADCB’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own and employee contribution to business performance.
• 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

The ideal candidate should have the following experience

• At least 7 years of experience in the Banking or Financial services industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant specialization
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of CBUAE, Securities and Commodities Authority Regulations, Banking Rules and Regulations
• Knowledge of corporate governance and risk reporting.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to details
• Committee / board reporting experience preferred.
• Candidates with past experience in compliance advisory, compliance assurance (monitoring & testing), operational risk controls are encouraged to apply

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary:. The indicated pay range for this role is 30,000 – 35,000 AED per month.  Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in one of our rewarding variable pay plans.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).
• Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.
• Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.

At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.