Regulatory Advisor
Finance IndustryDubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor regulatory changes: Track updates from UAE regulators (e.g., CBUAE, SCA) and assess impact on company policies and practices.
- Provide advisory support: Advise business units on implementing regulatory requirements and compliance best practices for operations.
- Draft guidance documents: Prepare clear advisory notes, regulatory summaries and internal communications for stakeholders.
- Support compliance frameworks: Help update and refine compliance frameworks and control documentation to reflect regulatory obligations.
- Engage with stakeholders: Work with legal, risk and business teams to ensure consistent regulatory interpretation and actions.
- Prepare reports: Produce regulatory obligation registers, dashboards and briefing materials for senior management review.
- Assist regulatory interactions: Support responses to regulator inquiries, audits and required submissions when needed.
Requirements
- Experience: 3–8+ years in regulatory advisory, compliance or related roles within banking, finance or corporate sectors.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Economics or related field.
- Technical Competence: Strong understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks, compliance tools and documentation standards.
- Project Controls: Ability to manage regulatory review tasks, tracking, documentation and deadlines reliably.
- Leadership Support: Works well across teams, supports compliance and business leaders with clear advice.
- Commercial Acumen: Understand business processes, risk impacts and regulatory cost implications.
FAQs
Is UAE regulatory experience required?
UAE regulatory or regional compliance experience is preferred and helps with local rule interpretation.
What regulators will I work with?
Commonly the Central Bank of the UAE, Securities & Commodities Authority and other industry regulators.
Will I advise on policy updates?
Yes — preparing guidance and policy recommendations based on regulatory changes is key.
Is this role advisory or enforcement?
It’s advisory — helping teams comply, interpret rules and implement changes.
What sectors hire regulatory advisors?
Banks, financial services, consulting firms and regulated corporates often recruit for this role.
Do I need legal qualifications?
Legal education helps but strong compliance or regulatory experience can be sufficient.
