Regional Head of CIB (ex-MSS) Regulatory Compliance, MENAT

Regional Head of CIB (ex-MSS) Regulatory Compliance, MENAT

Organization: HSBC
Industry: Global Banking and Financial Services
Location: HSBC Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Executive Level: Senior Regional Leadership
Function: Corporate and Investment Banking – Regulatory Compliance
Reporting Structure: Regional Head of Regulatory Compliance, MENAT

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION – HSBC

HSBC is one of the world's major international banking and financial services organizations, with a history dating back to 1865.

The organization operates across international markets, connecting businesses, institutional clients, investors and individuals through its global banking network.

Its Corporate and Institutional Banking business provides financing, investment banking and international financial solutions to corporate and institutional clients.

The bank's operating model places considerable importance on regulatory integrity, responsible risk management, governance and maintaining strong relationships with financial regulators across its markets.

For someone operating at senior compliance leadership level, HSBC offers an environment where regulatory expertise must be combined with commercial understanding, international stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence strategic business decisions.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Regional Head of CIB (ex-MSS) Regulatory Compliance, MENAT position carries senior accountability for regulatory compliance oversight across the Corporate and Investment Banking business within the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye region.

The role operates within HSBC's second line of defence risk management structure, providing independent oversight, constructive challenge and strategic guidance to business leadership.

The successful executive is expected to ensure that regulatory compliance risks are appropriately identified, managed and monitored while enabling the business to operate within applicable regulatory requirements.

This is a strategically important position because it connects regional business leadership, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management and the wider HSBC governance framework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The executive's responsibilities include:

Regional Compliance Leadership

Provide senior leadership across regulatory compliance activities within MENAT Corporate and Investment Banking.

Establish and implement regional compliance priorities in alignment with the bank's wider risk management framework.

Ensure consistent application of compliance policies and operational standards.

Oversee the effectiveness of regulatory compliance controls and governance arrangements.

Regulatory Risk Management

Identify and assess emerging regulatory compliance risks affecting regional banking operations.

Provide independent oversight and constructive challenge to business risk owners.

Ensure regulatory developments are translated into appropriate policies, procedures and control improvements.

Monitor regulatory exposure and related reputational risks.

Executive Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a trusted adviser to senior MENAT CIB executives.

Provide strategic guidance on regulatory compliance matters affecting business decisions.

Work closely with the Regional Chief Risk and Compliance Officer.

Maintain effective relationships with Risk, Legal, Audit and other senior functional leaders.

Present regulatory risk matters and recommendations to relevant senior stakeholders.

Governance and Control Effectiveness

Strengthen the regional risk management framework.

Monitor implementation of internal and external audit recommendations.

Ensure compliance with HSBC Group policies and control standards.

Support strategic projects designed to improve consistency and effectiveness across regional compliance operations.

Regional Team Leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing regional regulatory compliance team.

Establish clear operational objectives and performance expectations.

Strengthen succession planning and leadership development.

Encourage collaboration between country-level and regional compliance teams.

Strategic Regulatory Engagement

Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory requirements across MENAT.

Support effective communication between regional business functions and compliance leadership.

Ensure regulatory matters are escalated and addressed appropriately.

Help establish a commercially practical and sustainable approach to regulatory risk management.

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The published requirements include:

Significant senior-level regulatory compliance experience within an international financial services organization.

Strong understanding of Corporate and Investment Banking products and services.

Familiarity with MENAT regulatory environments and the requirements of relevant financial regulators.

Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior executives.

Strong understanding of risk management, governance and compliance frameworks.

Ability to develop practical solutions to complex regulatory and operational challenges.

Strong analytical, communication and strategic decision-making capabilities.

Experience leading organizational change and coordinating with international teams.

A university degree, required for UAE visa and work-permit eligibility.

LOCATION AND WORK ARRANGEMENT

The advertised position is based at:

HSBC Tower
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The original vacancy identifies Dubai as its location. It does not establish a specific hybrid or remote-working entitlement, so the final working arrangement would need to be confirmed with the employer.

COMPENSATION AND EXECUTIVE BENEFITS

The public vacancy does not disclose an approved salary range or a detailed executive benefits schedule.

For an appointment at this level, the compensation discussion should establish:

Annual base salary.

Performance-related annual bonus.

Any applicable deferred incentive arrangements.

Private medical insurance.

Retirement or pension provisions, where applicable.

Life and disability insurance.

Annual leave and executive leave provisions.

Relocation and visa assistance, if applicable.

Professional development and leadership training.

Business travel provisions.