Regulatory Affairs Manager - GCC and MENA

Key Accountabilities & Activities Generic Accountabilities Strategy Execution Implement departmental plans and ensure alignment with defined business objectives. Translate functional goals into team-level operational plans and coordinate their execution. Monitor and track execution progress and report on performance against targets.

Budget and Financial Monitoring Support and manage budget preparation and implement cost control within the team. Track expenditures and report variances in line with approved budgets. Common Accountabilities Manage day-to-day operations and ensure delivery of targets in line with plans.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and operational standards. People Management Manage and supervise team members, setting clear objectives and expectations. Monitor and track team performance, providing regular feedback to ensure delivery.

Support and coordinate employee development and training initiatives. Coordination Coordinate team activities to ensure smooth execution of operational plans. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues and support delivery.

Job-Specific Accountabilities Regulatory Compliance Management Manage implementation of regulatory compliance requirements across relevant business activities to ensure adherence to applicable laws, standards, and regulatory frameworks. Monitor compliance status and track risks or gaps impacting regulatory alignment and operational continuity.

Deliver actions that ensure timely resolution of compliance issues and regulatory observations. Track regulatory requirements and support alignment of internal processes with applicable regulations.

Regulatory Submissions & Approvals Manage preparation and submission of regulatory filings, approvals, licenses, and documentation required for business operations. Implement processes supporting timely and accurate regulatory submissions in line with authority requirements.

Monitor submission timelines and track progress of approvals, renewals, and regulatory clearances. Deliver timely follow-up actions to ensure completion of regulatory processes and approvals. Regulatory Authority Engagement Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and coordinate interactions to support regulatory compliance and approvals.

Implement engagement plans with relevant authorities to support business requirements and operational continuity. Monitor communications with regulators and track outcomes, feedback, and required actions. Deliver responses to regulatory inquiries, requests, and compliance requirements.

Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory Monitor changes in regulatory frameworks, policies, and industry requirements affecting the organization. Track regulatory developments and deliver insights supporting business decision-making and risk mitigation. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements.

Deliver regulatory guidance to ensure business alignment with applicable laws and standards. Cross-Functional Regulatory Coordination Coordinate with Legal, Corporate Affairs, Operations, Quality, and other functions to support regulatory compliance and submission requirements.

Implement alignment of regulatory requirements across business processes and operational activities. Monitor execution of regulatory-related actions across functions and track compliance progress. Deliver coordinated responses to regulatory requirements impacting multiple functions.

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting Monitor regulatory compliance KPIs, submission status, and approval timelines. Track compliance performance and deliver reporting inputs supporting leadership and governance reviews. Deliver regulatory status updates and insights highlighting risks, delays, or compliance issues.

Support preparation of reports required for regulatory bodies and internal governance. Risk Management & Issue Resolution Monitor regulatory risks and track issues affecting compliance, approvals, or operational continuity. Deliver actions supporting mitigation of regulatory risks and resolution of compliance issues.

Track escalation of critical regulatory matters and support timely resolution with stakeholders.