Compliance Officer

We are working with a prestigious international law firm to hire a Compliance Officer in Dubai. In this role, you will be a vital member of a global business acceptance team, providing on-the-ground support for the firm's expanding Middle East operations.

The firm is looking for a proactive professional with proven experience in business acceptance, ideally within a legal environment, who possesses a solid understanding of anti-money laundering and conflict of interest regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

The responsibilities will include:

• Managing incoming requests for new client and matter openings to ensure a seamless onboarding process.
• Analysing conflict search results using specialist software to identify and facilitate the resolution of regulatory or commercial issues.
• Researching new clients for due diligence purposes and advising legal teams on the specific documentation required for compliance.
• Implementing and maintaining robust information barriers to protect sensitive client data.
• Conducting rigorous sanctions screening in accordance with global and local requirements.
• Collaborating with internal IT and accounts functions to ensure system accuracy and efficient workflows.
• Assisting with the testing and rollout of software upgrades for the business acceptance function.
• Providing dedicated support to the firm's Saudi office in alignment with local working patterns.

They are looking for candidates with strong research skills and the commercial gravitas to lead discussions with partners and senior stakeholders. You should be a team-first professional with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious firm during a period of significant regional growth, offering a competitive reward package and a supportive culture focused on your long-term career development.

If you are a committed compliance specialist ready to take ownership of your career within a truly global team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today to start your journey with us.