AVP - Regulatory Affairs and Compliance

AVP - Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Job Snapshot Role: AVP - Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Banking Function: Risk Management-Compliance Experience: Minimum 6 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview AVP - Regulatory Affairs and Compliance in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Banking opportunity with First Abu Dhabi Bank focused on managing regulatory examinations, thematic reviews, on-site inspections, Requests for Information, circulars, notices, and regulatory reporting.

The role acts as a key liaison between FAB, internal stakeholders, and UAE regulatory authorities while strengthening governance, response quality, record-keeping, process automation, and the Bank 's overall regulatory standing. Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Banking Function: Risk Management-Compliance Salary: 28000-42000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Role Context The AVP - Regulatory Affairs and Compliance supports the effective management of FAB 's relationship with UAE regulators by coordinating regulatory engagements from initial notification through final response and closure. The position provides centralized oversight of regulatory examinations, inspections, information requests, circulars, and related communications while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, traceability, and appropriate management visibility.

The role also contributes to improving the Bank 's regulatory operating model by identifying opportunities to automate manual activities, simplify workflows, enhance reporting, and strengthen governance. Effective performance helps reduce regulatory risk, improve responsiveness, and protect the Bank 's reputation with supervisory authorities. Key Responsibilities * Lead the end-to-end coordination of regulatory examinations and thematic reviews.

* Ensure regulatory reviews are managed within required deadlines and governance standards. * Engage relevant internal stakeholders to obtain complete and accurate responses. * Coordinate collection of supporting documentation requested by regulatory authorities. * Review submissions for completeness before they are provided to Regulators. * Maintain detailed examination logs, trackers, and supporting records.

* Provide regular progress updates to the Head of Regulatory Affairs - UAE. * Identify delays or information gaps and escalate them through appropriate channels. * Coordinate regulatory on-site inspections across relevant Bank functions. * Ensure logistical and administrative arrangements for inspections are properly managed. * Brief internal stakeholders on inspection scope, requirements, and expected responsibilities.

* Act as a primary coordination point for Regulators during on-site engagements. * Facilitate effective communication between inspection teams and FAB stakeholders. * Track regulatory observations and inspection findings from issuance through closure. * Monitor agreed remediation actions and completion deadlines. * Escalate overdue or high-risk regulatory actions when required. * Manage Requests for Information received from regulatory authorities.

* Coordinate accurate and timely responses to RFIs. * Maintain supporting evidence for all regulatory submissions. * Ensure regulatory communications are properly logged and traceable. * Operate an effective Single Point of Contact process for regulatory requests. * Maintain clear ownership and accountability across regulatory interactions. * Manage receipt and distribution of regulatory circulars and notices.

* Ensure circulars are promptly communicated to affected business and control functions. * Maintain a centralized repository for regulatory circulars, notices, and related records. * Ensure documentation is readily available for management, Internal Audit, and regulatory review. * Build effective