Compliance Manager

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Compliance Manager, with key responsibilities across Compliance, Risk Management, Assurance, and Business Best Practice. The role will provide strategic and operational oversight to enhance governance, mitigate risk, and strengthen compliance culture across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee integrated compliance, risk, and assurance frameworks in line with internal policies and regulatory standards;

• Investigate compliance violations;

• Monitor and analyse changes to regulatory requirements and business risks; prepare impact assessments and risk-based compliance reports for senior management;

• Oversee and enhance complaint handling procedures, ensuring records, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement actions are documented and implemented;

• Deliver and lead structured training and awareness programs on compliance, risk, and best practice across all departments;

• Support strategic compliance initiatives, including internal audits, risk reviews, and business process improvements;

• Provide expert-level support in AML/CFT, CDD, and sanctions compliance, working with internal stakeholders and external partners;

• Assist with the ongoing monitoring of clients.

• Collaborate closely with the Legal and Governance teams to ensure aligned risk mitigation strategies and legal compliance;

• Champion a culture of accountability, business ethics, and compliance excellence across all business units;

• Stay current on global and regional regulations, governance standards, and industry best practices;

• Lead the continuous improvement of compliance processes, CDD/EDD procedures, and risk assessment tools in support of business scalability.

Skills and Qualifications required

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a reputable company providing dedicated CDD and AML support

• ICA certificate in AML, Financial Crime or Compliance;

• Experience or certification in enterprise risk management, ISO 31000, internal audit, or GRC (governance, risk, compliance) frameworks is desirable.

• General experience of Microsoft Office packages.

• Adobe Full version

• Experience of third-party CDD or client onboarding screening tools.

• Familiarity with GRC or assurance software platforms is a plus.

• Experienced in CDD/AML.

• Experience and technical knowledge of onboarding individuals and a variety of other complex entity types is essential.

• Knowledge of UAE Federal Law No. 20 of 2018 (AML Law); (b) UAE Federal Law No. 7 of 2014 on "Combating Terrorist Offences; (c) UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 10 of 2019 on the implementation of the AML Law; and UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 74 of 2020 on the implementation of terror lists (Sanctions Resolution).

• Brokerage transactions experience

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent written communication skills.

• Must be well presented, have a clear, confident speaking voice, good time management and planning skills.

• Must have a positive “hands on” attitude to supporting internal and external clients.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving mindset with the ability to advise on risk-based decisions and assurance practices.