Vice President Domestic Regulatory Compliance Strategy & Supervision
Location: GCC Region
Employer: Leading Regional Bank
Role Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Vice President of Domestic Regulatory Compliance Strategy and Supervision to lead the bank's engagement with local regulators and oversee compliance strategy across domestic supervisory frameworks. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for ensuring the bank's regulatory posture remains proactive, resilient, and fully aligned with evolving regulatory expectations within the GCC.
The successful candidate will act as a senior regulatory interface, provide strategic oversight of supervisory matters, and drive enterprise-wide compliance initiatives in partnership with executive management.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Strategy & Leadership
- Define and execute the bank's domestic regulatory compliance strategy in line with central bank and local supervisory authority requirements.
- Anticipate regulatory developments and translate them into actionable compliance and risk management initiatives.
- Advise senior management and board committees on regulatory trends, risks, and supervisory priorities.
Regulatory Supervision & Engagement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for domestic regulators, managing ongoing supervisory relationships and regulatory communications.
- Lead responses to regulatory inquiries, inspections, thematic reviews, and examinations.
- Oversee remediation plans arising from regulatory findings, ensuring timely and sustainable resolution.
Governance & Oversight
- Ensure compliance with applicable banking laws, regulations, prudential standards, and supervisory guidelines.
- Strengthen regulatory governance frameworks, policies, and internal controls.
- Support regulatory reporting accuracy, consistency, and transparency.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner closely with Risk, Legal, Internal Audit, Finance, and Business Heads to ensure coordinated regulatory compliance.
- Provide training and guidance to senior stakeholders on regulatory expectations and supervisory best practices.
People & Capability Development
- Lead and develop a high-performing compliance supervision team.
- Foster a strong culture of regulatory awareness, accountability, and ethical conduct across the organization.
Candidate Profile
Experience
- Minimum 1215 years of experience in regulatory compliance, supervision, or risk management within banking or financial services.
- Significant experience engaging with domestic regulators within the GCC (e.g., Central Banks, Monetary Authorities).
- Proven track record in leading regulatory examinations, supervisory reviews, and remediation programs.
Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of GCC banking regulations, prudential standards, governance requirements, and supervisory frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of compliance risk management, regulatory change management, and enterprise governance.
Leadership & Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at executive and board level.
- Strong judgment, integrity, and credibility with regulators and internal stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Economics, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
- Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, ICA, or equivalent) are an advantage.
