This role supports Citi’s compliance risk management framework in the UAE. Typical responsibilities include monitoring regulatory requirements, reviewing business activities and controls, identifying and assessing compliance risks, preparing reports, supporting audits and examinations, and escalating potential breaches. Candidates are expected to be UAE nationals, preferably with a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, risk management, or a related discipline. Relevant experience in banking compliance, operational risk, internal controls, audit, or regulatory affairs is advantageous. Strong analytical, communication, report-writing, and problem-solving skills are important, together with sound judgment, attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders. Familiarity with UAE Central Bank regulations and international financial-services standards would be beneficial.
Citi, officially Citibank N.A., is a major global financial institution serving corporations, governments, institutional investors, and affluent individuals. Its businesses include corporate and commercial banking, treasury and trade solutions, investment banking, markets, securities services, private banking, and wealth management. Citi operates across numerous countries and connects clients to international payment, financing, liquidity, and capital-market opportunities. In the United Arab Emirates, the bank has a long-established presence and supports multinational companies, financial institutions, public-sector entities, and high-net-worth clients. Citi places strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, responsible risk management, technology, employee development, and maintaining high standards of conduct. The bank also participates in national talent initiatives and offers UAE nationals opportunities to build careers in banking, risk, operations, technology, and other financial-services disciplines.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the broadest employment opportunities. Demand is strong in banking, compliance, risk, technology, consulting, logistics, healthcare, tourism, and energy. UAE nationals benefit from dedicated employment and development programmes, while expatriates generally require employer sponsorship and a residence visa. Employers commonly arrange work permits, medical testing, Emirates ID processing, and sometimes health insurance or relocation support. The culture combines Islamic traditions, Emirati hospitality, and a highly international population; modest dress and respectful conduct are expected in formal and public settings. Lifestyle options range from beaches, desert activities, and shopping to restaurants, museums, and major sporting events. Living costs, especially housing and schooling, can be high in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Public transport is improving, though many residents drive. Weather is hot for much of the year, with milder winters.
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