Embark on a rewarding career at EY, a global leader dedicated to building a better working world. Join our Risk Consulting team as a Senior Consultant, Regulatory Compliance, and contribute to impactful projects across the MENA region. This role offers the chance to enhance your consulting expertise while helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and strengthen their compliance frameworks.

As part of our Risk Management practice, you will engage in high-quality regulatory gap assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation programs. This position is based in Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and provides a dynamic environment to develop skills in regulatory obligation analysis, risk and control mapping, and compliance testing across diverse industries.

This role involves leading and supporting critical activities across several key areas.

You will conduct comprehensive regulatory gap assessments against MENA and international standards, evaluating compliance processes, systems, and controls to identify areas for improvement. Developing clear findings, risk-rated observations, and practical remediation roadmaps will be essential.

Furthermore, you will analyze new and amended regulations, provide guidance on implementation, and assist clients in preparing for regulatory inspections. This includes drafting regulatory updates and supporting compliance training sessions.

You will also apply regulatory requirements to specific sectors like banking, sovereign wealth funds, government, and energy, presenting findings to senior management and fostering relationships with regulatory authorities. Managing workstreams, coordinating stakeholder meetings, and reviewing the work of junior team members will also be part of your remit.

We are seeking a motivated professional with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks, obligation management, risk and control assessment, and remediation strategies. A working knowledge of key regulations such as CBUAE, SAMA, Basel, AML/KYC, and Consumer Protection is crucial.

Essential skills include the ability to analyze regulations, identify gaps, and translate them into actionable recommendations. Excellent report writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills are required, along with effective project coordination abilities and strong English communication.

To qualify, you must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have four to eight years of experience in regulatory compliance, internal audit, or risk management within regulated sectors. Prior consulting or financial services experience is highly valued. While not mandatory, a professional qualification and MENA regional experience would be advantageous.