RC-MENA-Regulatory Compliance-Senior | ErnstYoung Job

Job Description

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EY – Risk Consulting – Senior Consultant, Regulatory Compliance

As part of Risk Consulting, you will support and deliver regulatory compliance engagements focused on sector-specific regulatory gap reviews, assessments, compliance monitoring and remediation across the MENA region. You will work with clients across banking, sovereign wealth funds, government, infrastructure, energy and other regulated sectors to strengthen compliance processes, systems and controls.

The opportunity

We are looking for a motivated regulatory compliance professional to join our Risk Management team. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-quality regulatory gap assessments, compliance reviews and remediation programmes, strengthen your consulting capabilities and help clients translate regulatory requirements into practical actions. The position will be based in Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Working in our practice, you will gain experience in regulatory gap assessments, regulatory obligation analysis, risk and control mapping, compliance testing, regulatory change, inspections, remediation and stakeholder advisory across varied industries and operating environments.

Your key responsibilities

As part of the role, you will lead and support responsibilities across the following areas:

• Regulatory Gap Assessments
  • Conduct regulatory gap assessments against applicable MENA and international requirements, including CBUAE, SAMA, Basel, AML/KYC, Consumer Protection, FATCA/CRS and relevant ISO standards.
  • Assess the design and operating effectiveness of compliance processes, systems and controls, and identify gaps and enhancement opportunities.
  • Develop clear findings, risk-rated observations, practical recommendations and remediation roadmaps aligned with regulatory expectations and business priorities.
  • Support regulatory remediation programmes and broader compliance and enterprise risk transformation initiatives.
  • Monitor key regulatory compliance risks and support the development and tracking of proportionate mitigation actions.

• Regulatory Framework Reviews
  • Analyse new and amended regulations, determine their applicability and business impact, and provide practical guidance on implementation.
  • Develop regulatory inventories, obligation registers, risk and control matrices, compliance checklists and testing strategies tailored to local regulatory frameworks.
  • Assist clients in preparing for regulatory inspections, supervisory reviews, information requests and onsite visits.
  • Draft and communicate regulatory updates, guidance notes, compliance reports and executive presentations.
  • Support the delivery of compliance training sessions in line with clients’ compliance training programmes.

• Sector-Specific Compliance Assessments
  • Apply regulatory requirements to the operating context of banking, sovereign wealth funds, government, infrastructure, energy and other regulated sectors.
  • Present assessment results and recommendations to senior management, CXOs and audit or risk committees.
  • Assist in managing working relationships with regulatory authorities and, where relevant, law enforcement bodies.
  • Manage assigned workstreams, coordinate information requests and stakeholder meetings, and deliver high-quality outputs within the agreed scope and timelines.
  • Review the work of junior team members and support their coaching and development.
  • Contribute to proposals, credentials, methodologies, thought leadership and other business development initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks, obligation management, risk and control assessment, compliance monitoring and remediation.
• Working knowledge of CBUAE, SAMA, Basel, AML/KYC, Consumer Protection and governance requirements, with the ability to interpret their practical implications.
• Ability to analyse regulations, policies, processes and evidence, identify gaps and convert findings into clear, risk-based recommendations.
• Strong report writing, presentation, stakeholder interviewing and workshop facilitation skills, including confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Effective project coordination skills, with the ability to manage assigned workstreams and multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Attention to detail, professional scepticism and a commitment to quality and regulatory integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with data analytics, Power BI or GRC and compliance platforms would be advantageous.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Four to eight years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, internal audit, risk management or conduct review programmes across banking, financial services, government, infrastructure, energy or other regulated sectors.
• Experience within a bank, regulator, consulting firm, financial institution or comparable regulated organisation.
• Practical experience conducting regulatory gap assessments, developing risk and control matrices or testing strategies, and supporting remediation activities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and interacting with client, business or regulatory stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A relevant professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIA and/or CAMS.
• Prior consulting or professional-services experience.
• MENA regional experience involving CBUAE, SAMA or other local regulators.
• Experience preparing executive-level compliance reports, regulatory updates or audit and risk committee materials.
• Arabic language capability, where relevant to client engagements in the MENA region.

Mobility and travel

• • Willingness and ability to travel to client locations at short notice, with an expected onsite travel requirement of up to 75%.
  • A valid passport and ability to meet applicable travel requirements.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You will work on inspiring and meaningful projects, supported by education, coaching and practical experience. We value our people and provide opportunities to shape your development through challenging assignments, knowledge exchange and collaboration. We offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you.

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