Specialist, Compliance - Governance & Risk Assessment (Emiratized)

Compliance Training & Awareness

• Support the standardization and maintenance of Compliance training materials across the Group.
• Coordinate with HR to track the training delivery against the training plan and maintain attendance records.

Job Context

The role supports the following outcomes:

• Consistent application of Compliance standards and methodologies across the Group.
• Effective governance of Compliance control documents and local deviations.
• Improved visibility of Compliance risks, issues, and governance activities.
• Enhanced Group-wide standardization and regulatory alignment.

Effective collaboration with Head Office Compliance sub-functions, international branches and subsidiaries, and Group Internal Audit.

FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES, & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:

• Operate within Group policies and applicable organizational governance frameworks.
• Provide support and advisory input to Group Compliance functions on matters within the remit of the Compliance Management Unit.
• Escalate material risks, control gaps, overdue actions, and matters requiring management decision or approval.

• No approval authority over standards, exceptions or risk ratings; decisions rest with the approved governance forums and accountable owners.

Does not operate first-line controls or perform independent assurance; regulatory ownership and specialist decision-making remain with the accountable Compliance functions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, law, risk management or a related discipline.
• Professional compliance certification (e.g., ICA or CAMS) is desirable, or willingness to pursue one.

Minimum Experience

• 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in compliance, governance, or risk assessment; fresh graduates may be considered.

Skills & Competencies:

• Sound communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time management skills, including tracking multiple submissions and deadlines.
• Basic understanding of the UAE regulatory framework (including CBUAE requirements) is desirable.

Familiarity with Governance, Risk and Compliance or issue management tools is an advantage.

Source: First Abu Dhabi Bank careers page

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