Regulatory Compliance Consultant

Job Description

Role:Regulatory Compliance Consultant
Location:Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Type:Short-term Contract
Working Model:On-site, Standard Office Hours
Start Date:Immediate

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedRegulatory Compliance Consultantto join a leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi on ashort-term engagement. The successful candidate will support the delivery of regulatory compliance initiatives, focusing onconduct risk managementand the implementation of frameworks aligned with local and international regulations.

This is ahands-on roleideal for professionals with strong compliance knowledge and prior exposure toconduct risk frameworkswithin financial services or consulting environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance Support
• Review, enhance, and implement compliance policies and frameworks to meet UAE regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and delivery of compliance monitoring plans and risk assessments.
• Ensure alignment with evolvingCentral Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct Risk Management
• Assess and strengthenconduct risk frameworkswithin the organization.
• Review processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms to ensure responsible conduct across operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive compliance with conduct-related obligations.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
• Provide regulatory advice and guidance to internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and documentation for senior management and regulatory bodies as required.
• Support internal training and awareness sessions on conduct and compliance risks.

Key Requirements

• Experience:
• 5+ years inregulatory compliance,risk management, or related roles within financial services, consulting, or banking.
• Strong knowledge ofconduct risk frameworks, ideally within the UAE or GCC region.
• Prior experience supporting short-term regulatory or compliance transformation projects is preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Familiarity with UAE regulatory standards, particularlyCBUAE guidelines.
• Experience conductinggap assessments, drafting policies, and implementing effective controls.
• Strong report-writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive in approach.

Engagement Details

• Contract Type:Short-term consulting engagement
• Duration:Approximately 3–4 months
• Location:Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Working Hours:Standard office-based hours
• Start Date:Immediate or as agreed
• Compensation:Competitive, based on experience