Regulatory Compliance Consultant

Job description / Role

About the role

We are seeking an experienced regulatory compliance consultant to join a leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi on a short-term engagement. The successful candidate will support the delivery of regulatory compliance initiatives, focusing on conduct risk management and the implementation of frameworks aligned with local and international regulations.

This is a hands-on role ideal for professionals with strong compliance knowledge and prior exposure to conduct risk frameworks within 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 evolving Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and other regulatory standards.

Conduct risk management

• Assess and strengthen conduct risk frameworks within 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 in regulatory compliance, risk management, or related roles within financial services, consulting, or banking.
• Strong knowledge of conduct 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, particularly CBUAE guidelines.
• Experience conducting gap 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