Head of R&IC (Regulation and Internal Control) Middle East

We are looking for a highly experienced professional to hold a strategic triple-role within our BBVA ADGM Branch. As the Head of R&IC (Regulation and Internal Control) you will cover the main responsibilities of Compliance, MLRO -Money Laundering Reporting Officer- & NFR -Non-Financial Risks- . Additionally, you will serve as the primary liaison with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

You will be responsible for ensuring the entity adheres to ADGM rules (COBS, GEN, AML), maintaining the Approved Person status, and simultaneously leading the Non-Financial Risk (NFR) unit to align local operations with the BBVA Group's Non Financial Risk Strategy, while keeping up-to-date the knowledge of main local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance & Governance (Function: Compliance Officer)

• Regulatory Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for the FSRA on all c...