Compliance Officer (UAE National)

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Emirates NBD seeks a UAE National Compliance Officer for its Dubai based Regulatory Compliance Unit in a full-time onsite role. You will advise on regulatory requirements, maintain the NPPA Tracker, translate regulator documents from Arabic to English, and ensure 24-hour dissemination of regulatory communications. The role requires escalating concerns to senior management and collaborating across units to uphold CBUAE and SCA rules while strengthening knowledge of banking products. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years in compliance or advisory within banking, show strong problem solving and communication, and can engage with regulators and stakeholders. To apply, tailor your CV to regulatory advisory, highlight NPPA tracking, and confirm UAE National status with a concrete example of rapid regulatory response.

About ENBD 

Emirates NBD is a market leader across the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 9 million customers. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of approximately USD 4 billion. We serve our customers and help them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate & institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. We are a key participant in the global digital banking industry, with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of our branches. 

In line with the UAE Government’s strategy in empowering and developing nationals, Emirates NBD is committed to welcoming the young generation into an innovative, modern and supportive work environment to contribute to the nation's success. We are looking to find the best UAEN talent to join our ENBD family.

Job Overview:

As a Compliance Officer at Emirates NBD, your role is to support the Regulatory Compliance Unit to set out and advise on the relevant regulatory requirements and expectations that the Bank must comply with and to provide regulatory and process related guidance pertaining to NPPAs to the respective business units as and when required; maintain the repository of regulatory notices, and advisory tracker.

Key Responsibilities: 

•  Maintain and update Regulatory Advisory tracker.
• Provide timely reviews and advice on regulatory compliance related matters in consultation with Manager/ Senior Manager Regulatory Advisory.
• Revert to respective business with regards to regulatory concerns/ queries.
• Raise any concerns or observations to the Manager - Regulatory Compliance to escalate proactive decision making at a senior level.
• Provide English translation for documents received in Arabic from the regulators.  
• Timely dissemination of all regulatory comms within a 24-hour TAT
• Manage the NPPA Tracker
• Take initiative to highlight potential concerns, whilst suggesting potential solutions. 

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• At least 2-3 years in a compliance / advisory role
• Previous experience in banking/regulatory environment 
• Good understanding of CBUAE & SCA Regulations 
• Strong understanding of Banking and related products.
• Problem Solving.
• Good written and oral skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels of management