Manager – Strategic Foresight & Futures : Banking Strategy
JD to follow shortly meanwhile please contact
Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk
Director – Strategic Foresight and Futures : Banking
The Director – Foresight is responsible for leading the foresight function, ensuring the integration of future foresight methodologies into the organization’s long-term strategic direction. The role involves identifying and analyzing mega trends (social, technological, environmental, economic, and political), conducting advanced scenario planning, and driving foresight-driven insights to enhance economic resilience and regulatory preparedness. The position requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to embed foresight thinking into The Bank’s Future Foresight Strategy and strategic planning initiatives.
Threshold Qualifications
- Master’s or Ph.D in Economics, Strategic Foresight, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field.
Years & Nature of Experience
- 10 – 12 years of experience with at least 8+ years in foresight, strategy, central banking or economic roles.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Extensive experience in leading foresight programs, conducting scenario analysis, and integrating foresight into policy frameworks.
For the full JD and to discuss please contact rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk
Lead Specialist – Enforcement : Banking
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Years & Nature of Experience
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Law, Finance, Management, an MBA or relevant subject
- 5-8 years’ work experience preferably in a Ministry, Banking or Financial entity
- Knowledge & Experience of a variety of Financial and Banking systems & Applications
For the full JD and to discuss please contact Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk
Assistant Legal Counsel – Legislation, Regulation and Policy : Banking
Provide support required for the review and documentation of rules, regulation and legislation and recommend improvements, as appropriate, whilst considering development both regionally and internationally.
Responsibilities
▪ Provide legal guidance and advice on: 1. legislations, regulations, and policies in very specific Banking core business areas, financial services regulatory experience is recommended with deep understanding of at least one of these areas: prudential/supervision, AMLCTF, market conduct, money and capital markets, or payment systems; or 2. Corporate and International Matters; or 3. Litigation
Threshold Qualifications
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
Job Title
Assistant Legal Counsel – Legislation, Regulation and Policy Department
JOB PURPOSE
Provide support required for the review and documentation of rules, regulation and legislation and recommend improvements, as appropriate, whilst considering development both regionally and internationally. Responsibilities
▪ Provide legal guidance and advice on: 1. legislations, regulations, and policies in very specific Banking core business areas, financial services regulatory experience is recommended with deep understanding of at least one of these areas: prudential/supervision, AML/CTF, market conduct, money and capital markets, or payment systems; or 2. Corporate and International Matters; or 3. Litigation.
Years & Nature of Experience
▪ A minimum of 4 – 6 years of relevant experience. Experience as in-house legal counsel and/or at a large law firm. Preferably 7+ years of experience.
▪ Financial services regulatory experience recommended and one of the following areas of expertise is also required: prudential/supervision, AML/CTF, market conduct, money and capital markets, or payment systems.
For the full JD and to discuss please contact Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk
Re Executive Compensation Consultant – Top of the market package
We are retained to by one of our long standing consulting clients to search for an outstanding Executive Compensation consultant.
They have an established and growing practice, the team has extensive experience of all aspects of executive remuneration and provides a full service offering from benchmarking, through policy design, shareholder consultation and legal implementation
Salary will be at the top of the market and an early track to partnership (which will offer significant rewards) for the right person in circa 5 years.
Please contact me in confidence to discuss Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk
Advisor to the Governor – Banking Supervision
Act as an advisor to the Governor on Banking and Insurance Supervision and Financial Stability. In addition, advise on other areas and issues related to strategy, operations, people capabilities, project management and relationship management and relations with international organizations and standard-setting bodies.
Communications Internal & External
- All functions for matters pertaining to scope of the role
- Government and Statutory Departments
- Financial Institutions
- International Organizations
- Consultants
- Media
Experience
- 15+ years of experience with at least 10 years of experience in a similar role
For the full JD and further information please contact rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk
Head of Research & Economics
The role holder is responsible for leading the Economics and Research department and overseeing the development and execution of the Economics and Research group
Key Responsibilities
- Identify areas of research that will result in meaningful and impactful reports that provide input into economic thinking.
- Contribute to a wide range of issues that span different branches of economics by providing analysis, policy and program design and capacity development.
- Lead on development and implementation of research strategy, ensuring that individual programs and projects: are consistent with overall strategy, are creative and rigorous and will have tangible impact and influence.
- Lead a team to conduct detailed economic analysis, using robust methodology and make recommendations based on research.
- Provide economic expertise to Board Directors as required.
People Management Responsibilities
- Define goals and key performance indicators for all direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the performance management process.
- Manage the direct reports by evaluating their performance, providing feedback on an on-going basis, identifying development needs and coaching them to ensure capability development
Qualifications and experience
- A PhD in macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial economics or a related field such as monetary economics.
- 12 + years relevant professional experience in an international financial institution – Bank etc. or ministry of finance.
- Experience in a Research Institute or academia also acceptable.
- Published in Top Economics and Financial Journals – Desirable.
- Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative modelling and econometrics to support analysis and policy recommendation.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
Head of Enforcement – Bank Regulator
Strategic
- Participate in formulating the overall strategy and objectives
- Develop the Enforcement strategy and objectives in line with overall strategy and
- Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Department and its
- Propose the annual Enforcement budget and participate in the overall Financial Crime, Market Conduct & Consumer Protection Department budget setting in order to ensure resources are available to achieve the objectives and KPIs.
- Establish a forward-looking supervisory regime to provide Enforcement vis-à-vis financial institutions through effective risk prioritization, identification, and mitigation.
Operational
- Receive cases for enforcement from Banking & Insurance Supervision Anti-Money Laundering Department, Market Conduct, Consumer Protection and others as required
- Assess cases based on information provided by other functions and through own offsite and onsite further examinations
- Acquire the necessary evidence for possible future litigation
- Coordinate discussion process with licensed financial institutions, negotiate adequate settlement agreement
- Recommend penalties and sanctions
- Provide information to other law enforcement and security agencies, either pro-actively or on request
- Collaborate with other law enforcement/security agencies and other parties who are authorized to get banking or other relevant information on AML/CFT and solicit collaboration of regulated entities when needed
- Participate with various agencies and government authorities who carry out some investigation or preparing some reports where input regarding banking activities are provided
People Development
- Provide leadership and direction to direct reports towards the achievement of goals and
- Guide and motivate direct reports to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they are continuously developing for higher level roles.
- Prepare performance evaluation and appraisal reports of direct reports and identify training needs of team members.
- Ensure that team members are acquainted with the changing situation and developments.
- Perform any other duties outside the scope as and when
People Development
- Provide leadership and direction to direct reports towards the achievement of goals and
- Guide and motivate direct reports to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they are continuously developing for higher level roles.
- Prepare performance evaluation and appraisal reports of direct reports to assess subordinates productivity and progress and identify training needs.
- Ensure that team members are acquainted with the changing situation and the developments of CBUAE.
Education / Qualifications / Certifications
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Law, Banking/ Finance or any other discipline
Chief Financial Ombudsman
Key headlines but for a more detailed JD please contact Robin Rowe – rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk
JOB PURPOSE
- Ensure that the Regulation on Establishment of a Financial Complaints Resolution Ombudsman is being followed by licensed Institutions and Insurance Companies.
- Supervise the conduct of business by regulated entities to ensure it complies with the applicable laws and regulations, informs consumers of their rights that consumer complaints and queries are being addressed/responded to in a fair, timely and efficient manner.
STRATEGIC:
- Promote the establishment of excellent client relationships, ensuring that the Ombudsman Unit operates with the objective of offering best in class solutions to consumer inquiries and complaints.
OPERATIONAL:
- Oversee the work of the Ombudsman Unit; including directing, advising, and counselling the staff of the Ombudsman Unit.
- Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Ombudsman.
- Work and coordinate with the Board of the Ombudsman Unit and various committees as directed by the Board of the Ombudsman Unit.
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT:
- Guide and motivate staff of the Ombudsman Unit to enhance performance and produce quality work and ensure that they are continuously developed for higher level roles.
CANDIDATE POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education / Qualifications / Certifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related Business or Finance subject.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Professional affiliations / certifications with a recognized institute.
Experience
- 15 – 20 years of experience with at least 6 years in a similar role.
- Experience in managing large teams of staff across multiple tasks.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making Drive for Results
- Collaboration + People Focus
- Proven leadership experience in a regulatory or Ombudsman entity.
- Ability to lead a team of professionals, set strategic priorities, allocate resources effectively, and drive performance.
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing reports and communicating with stakeholders.
Chief Legal Counsel UAE
- Job Purpose
- To provide legal advice to the Board, & senior management and departments/divisions/branches/units and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
- Key Accountabilities
- Participate in strategy formulation exercise by providing input from the perspective of Legal Affairs, ensuring that the unit’s goals and objectives that consider the present and future needs are incorporated in the overall strategy.
- Manage the development of the policies and procedures framework that will allow the function to effectively meet its objectives and targets, in line with the overall strategy.
- Participate in investigations committees of violations of policies, rules and regulations, to ensure the compliance of procedures and imposed penalties with the relevant laws and regulations.
- Develop legal framework, including policies, standards, and processes that safeguard the interests and ensure implementation thereof in line with strategic objectives and global leading practices.
- Education / Qualifications / Certifications
- Bachelor in Law or Master Degree in Law.
Experience
- 12+ year’s experience with at least 8 of which in a senior position within a legal department of a leading institution.
- 6+ years of working experience in the UAE, with appropriate familiarity with the local/regional legal framework, administrative, and judicial procedures, principles, and methods.
Language Proficiency
- Proficient in Arabic and English