Job description

The Compliance Manager – Monitoring is responsible for managing the Group Compliance Monitoring Program (CMP), particularly across Retail Banking business units, to provide assurance that operations align with regulatory requirements and internal compliance policies and procedures. The role involves planning, developing, and implementing a risk-based Group CMP based on compliance risk assessments; leading and coordinating monitoring reviews; developing detailed monitoring review programs; performing comprehensive testing and analysis to identify key compliance risks; and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in alignment with regulatory and policy requirements. The position requires incorporating data-driven approaches, analytics tools, and compliance software into review planning and execution to ensure comprehensive coverage and efficiency. The manager documents critical findings, develops value-adding recommendations, oversees end-to-end remediation processes, tracks closure of identified issues, and prepares high-impact reports and presentations for senior management and the Board. The role demands expertise in banking operations, regulatory knowledge, auditing principles, policy development, risk management, project management, documentation and reporting, stakeholder collaboration, and leadership. Certifications such as ICA, ACAMS, CIA, or CISA are encouraged. The position operates within a leading regional banking group environment, supporting robust governance, compliance assurance, and risk mitigation across corporate, retail, Islamic, investment, private banking, global markets, treasury, asset management, and brokerage operations.