Head of R&IC (Regulation and Internal Control) Middle East
Core
Strategic leadership of Compliance, Money Laundering Reporting (MLRO), and Non-Financial Risk (NFR) for BBVA's ADGM Branch, serving as primary liaison with FSRA and FIU.
Role type
Head of Regulation and Internal Control (Regulatory & Risk)
Builds
Regulatory compliance framework, AML/CFT controls, and non-financial risk management for a global bank branch in the UAE.
Domain
Banking / Financial Services / Regulatory Compliance / Risk Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Regulatory compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Non-Financial Risk Management, Internal Control, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Risk Assessment, Policy Management, Regulatory Liaison
Preferred skills
CAMS certification, ICA Diploma, CISI certification, Arabic language fluency
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Serve as main point of contact for FSRA on compliance matters and thematic reviews; Oversee day-to-day implementation of AML/CFT framework and sanctions screening; Lead Non-Financial Risk unit to align local operations with Group strategy; Advise senior management on regulatory developments and permissible activities; Coordinate compliance risk assessments and generate quarterly reports for the Board.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC