Market Conduct & Consumer Protection Consultant - Banking - Contract - Immediate start required Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates Posted 2026-07-31 š Job Title: Market Conduct & Consumer Protection Consultant - Banking - Contractš Location: Sharjah, UAEš Employment type: Contract, 6 monthsš Environment: Banking Environment About the Role We are searching on behalf of our client for this role. This position is not with OVI.Our client, a leading global management consultancy, is supporting a major UAE bank on a large-scale Compliance Transformation programme. As part of a complete redesign of the Compliance function, they are seeking an experienced Market Conduct & Consumer Protection Consultant to lead the end-to-end transformation of the bank's Market Conduct framework. This is a high-impact consulting assignment for a senior professional who has extensive experience operating within the UAE banking sector and a deep understanding of CBUAE Consumer Protection and Market Conduct regulations. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end redesign of the Market Conduct and Consumer Protection function. Develop and implement the target operating model for Market Conduct. Review, redesign and document policies, procedures and control frameworks aligned to CBUAE requirements. Establish governance structures, reporting frameworks and oversight mechanisms. Design and embed market conduct processes across the customer lifecycle. Assess existing control gaps and implement remediation initiatives. Partner with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Business and Senior Management stakeholders to deliver the transformation. Ensure alignment with all applicable CBUAE Consumer Protection and conduct regulations. Provide subject matter expertise throughout the wider Compliance transformation programme. Support change management and implementation activities to ensure sustainable adoption of the new framework. Your Profile 10-12+ years' experience within Compliance, Regulatory Compliance or Market Conduct. Extensive experience designing or transforming Market Conduct and Consumer Protection frameworks. Strong working knowledge of Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) Consumer Protection and Market Conduct regulations. Proven experience developing governance frameworks, policies, procedures and operating models. Experience leading regulatory transformation or compliance change programmes within banking. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives. Previous consulting experience or experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes is highly desirable. Ability to start immediately or at short notice. What's Offered Salary: 25k- 30k Opportunity to lead a strategic Compliance transformation for a leading UAE bank. Work with one of the world's leading management consultancies. High-profile programme with significant executive visibility. Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension or permanent employment. Immediate start on a critical transformation initiative. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance within the UAE banking sector, with proven experience in leading transformation programmes. They should possess excellent stakeholder management skills and be able to start immediately. A bachelor's degree or relevant compliance certifications would be advantageous. When you apply to this role, AI may be used to help analyse and format your information so the hiring team can review it more easily. Frequently asked questionsHow do I apply for the Market Conduct & Consumer Protection Consultant - Banking - Contract - Immediate start required role?You can apply directly on this page ā submit your CV and contact details through the application form, no account required.