Full timeFinance

Director - Finance Regulatory Reporting (DFSA) - FTC

Michael PageDubaiUnited Arab Emirates

Why this role stands out

This high-impact leadership role offers a unique opportunity to drive reporting transformation across the Middle East for a reputable international financial institution, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model. You will thrive here if you possess extensive banking regulatory reporting experience and a strong understanding of prudential regulations, making this an excellent platform for career growth and skill development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution and advance your career.

Quick overview

SeniorityLeader

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeHybrid

LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates

Financial AnalysisRegulatory ReportingStakeholder Management

Job description

Lead regional regulatory reporting across the Middle East
High-impact leadership role driving reporting transformation

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established international financial institution with a significant presence across the Middle East. The organisation operates within a highly regulated environment and is focused on strengthening regulatory reporting, enhancing management information capabilities and driving efficiencies through automation and process improvement initiatives.
Job Description

Lead the regulatory reporting function across multiple Middle East entities.
Oversee preparation, review and submission of prudential regulatory returns.
Monitor and implement regulatory reporting changes across the region.
Ensure compliance with applicable prudential regulations and reporting standards.
Produce and enhance management information packs for senior leadership and committees.
Partner with finance and business stakeholders to provide analytical insights and business performance reporting.
Lead regulatory reporting automation and process improvement initiatives.
Manage regulatory reporting policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
Coordinate with auditors and regulators on reporting-related matters.
Assess the impact of new regulatory requirements and drive implementation plans.
Lead and develop a team responsible for reporting and management information activities.
Support strategic projects and provide regulatory expertise on key business initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

Extensive banking regulatory reporting experience within a multinational financial institution.
Strong understanding of prudential regulatory reporting requirements.
Experience leading finance, reporting or regulatory reporting teams.
Proven track record of delivering reporting automation and process improvement initiatives.
Strong management information, financial analysis and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to communicate complex regulatory and financial concepts to senior stakeholders.
Experience operating within a complex international banking environment.
Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent preferred.
Demonstrated project delivery and change management experience.
Strong leadership and people management skills.