AVP Business Partnership Rak Bank

What You ll Be Doing:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Group Chief Compliance Officer, shaping compliance priorities and guiding strategic decision-making across the organization.
• Design and execute robust compliance strategies that ensure full alignment with legal and regulatory requirements, both locally and internationally.
• Monitor evolving regulations, assess their implications, and provide expert guidance to business units on adapting processes and products accordingly.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Compliance Monitoring Plan (CMP), conducting quality assurance reviews to uphold regulatory standards.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously enhance compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure operational integrity.
• Oversee regulatory interactions, ensuring timely and accurate responses, and coordinate enterprise-wide compliance procedures.
• Develop and manage compliance training programs, ensuring content remains current and is delivered consistently across the organization.
• Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and assessments, maintaining thorough documentation and reporting regularly to senior leadership.
• Advise on compliance aspects of new product approvals and process changes, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and risk appetite.
• Act as a strategic business partner to Wholesale, SME, and Personal Banking divisions, aligning compliance initiatives with business goals and risk frameworks.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, and external partners to support a culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
• Lead a high-performing team, drive regulatory change initiatives, and ensure effective oversight by the Executive Leadership Team to support strategic objectives.

What We re Looking For :

• Education: Master s degree in finance, Accounting or any related field is required, degree in law is preferred
• Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience in the Compliance function. Advantageous if an ex-regulator/auditor
• Industry Exposure: Experience in banking or financial services
• Analytical and Reasoning skills
• Understanding of AML/CFT risks and UAE banking regulations.
• Strong understanding of the Banking Operations, products/services
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong ability to understand and navigate a complex technological and operational environment.
• Ability to coach and develop teams.