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Midis Group

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Technical and Operations:
<ul>
<li>Lead the design, execution, and evolution of a comprehensive global compliance program aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives;</li>
<li>Establish and enforce internal controls and governance structures to proactively mitigate compliance risks across all business functions;</li>
<li>Oversee the development and implementation of compliance awareness initiatives, including training programs and communication strategies;</li>
<li>Provide strategic leadership in enhancing critical compliance components, such as export control, anti-bribery/anti-corruption programs and employee conduct standards;</li>
<li>Review and validate company-wide policies and procedures, ensuring they are aligned with legal obligations and best practices and lead periodic audits to identify gaps and vulnerabilities;</li>
<li>Lead audits, including vendor and partner assessments, and ensure timely execution of remediation plans;</li>
<li>Direct the compliance onboarding process for third parties, vendors, and partners, ensuring due diligence and risk assessments are thoroughly conducted;</li>
<li>Evaluate business transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, or major investments, from a compliance risk perspective and provide informed recommendations;</li>
<li>Regularly brief Senior Management on compliance health, emerging risks, and program effectiveness through structured reporting;</li>
<li>Oversee internal investigations and lead the development of corrective and preventive action plans in response to violations or audit findings;</li>
<li>Act as the primary contact for all compliance-related matters, fostering cross-functional collaboration and a strong culture of ethics and accountability;</li>
</ul>
Talent Development:
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<li>Lead and coach the team cultivating empowerment and ownership;</li>
<li>Develop capabilities and secure a solid succession plan;</li>
<li>Conduct regular performance reviews, identify training needs and oversee development plans.</li>
</ul>

Director - Compliance

DP World

<div>1. Provide pro-active, effective, reliable and user-friendly support, guidance, advice and assistance to the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel and Senior management on compliance matters affecting any aspect of DP World&rsquo;s business and ensure that the DP World&rsquo;s compliance obligations are always met, taking initiative in identifying and resolving problems and issues.
2. Assist the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel with the development and implementation of appropriate compliance controls, policies and processes at DP World, that adequately meet the needs of the GCC Region and address its compliance obligations within the GCC.
3. Identifying the relevant laws and regulations affecting the GCC Region from a compliance perspective and translate such laws and regulations into DP World&rsquo;s compliance policies and processes, including, but not limited to privacy and data protection legislation (e.g. the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)), Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-trust / Competition laws, and Economic Sanctions, and any other matters affecting the GCC Region.
4. Ensure that all external regulatory frameworks applicable to DP World are complied with, effectively and in a timely manner.
5. Coordinate with corporate functions, regional offices and business units within DP World GCC and monitor compliance with the internal Group global policies at DP World, and ensure that such policies are complied with, and lead the implementation of necessary controls to prevent / mitigate violations of Group global policies, and specifically undertake periodic reviews of the GCC Region policy compliance self-certifications by the businesses, and other company compliance programs.
6. Report to the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel on internal and external compliance issues across the GCC Region, and prepare regular compliance reports periodically.
7. Support the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel and lead the review, drafting and provision of advice on a broad range of regulatory and compliance documentation, ensuring all compliance requirements are met within those documents.
8. Work with corporate functions and other departments to identify and monitor their existing compliance activities and report regularly to the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel on potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; and develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to deal with similar situations in the future.
9. Assist in addressing internal and external compliance related requests.
10. Guide and support less senior members of the GCC Region Compliance team and supervise their work where required (under the guidance of the VP &amp; Executive General Counsel).
11. Identify emerging regulatory risks which may impact the Company in current and future operations and keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes affecting DP World GCC Region as well as changes to best compliance practices and professional standards.
12. To act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World&rsquo;s Founder&rsquo;s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities.
13. To perform other related duties as assigned 
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Law from an accredited university in the UK, USA, Australia or New Zealand or any other English speaking nation with a certificate in Compliance function.
Desirable Qualification: Arabic Speaker and working experience in the Middle East.
Work Experience: Post-qualification experience in an internationally recognized compliance department of a multinational company, preferably experience working in the Middle East Region.
Ability to effectively negotiate legal issues and transaction documentation with counterparties. 
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DIRECTOR - CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Glow Beauty On Demand

Core Duties
<ul>
<li>Conduct risk assessments and internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.</li>
<li>Monitor compliance across digital platforms, blockchain services, and payment systems, taking corrective action where needed.</li>
<li>Stay updated on fintech regulations, including open banking, digital assets, GDPR, DIFC, and ADGM frameworks.</li>
<li>Deliver training on AML, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention tailored to fintech operations.</li>
<li>Ensure timely completion of audits, focusing on digital transactions and automated systems.</li>
<li>Track and report compliance incidents, suspicious transactions, and data breaches with accurate documentation.</li>
<li>Provide compliance support to internal teams, including product, engineering, and operations.</li>
<li>Collaborate with product teams to evaluate new APIs, services, and digital products for compliance alignment.</li>
<li>Review and update internal compliance policies in line with regulatory changes.</li>
<li>Support transaction monitoring teams in detecting suspicious activities and regulatory reporting.</li>
</ul>

Compliance Officer Fintech and Digital Payments

Mashreq

Interpret domestic and international sanctions (UAE, US, UK, EU, UN etc.) and maintain sufficient awareness and knowledge of Sanctions that impact the bank and/or its branches or subsidiaries.Conduct investigation of complex and high-risk Sanctions alerts as per the regulatory requirements and in accordance with internal Compliance policies and procedures.Ensure full adherence to Group Sanctions Policy, including but not limited to related Sanctions Guidance and operating procedures.Support Compliance Manager in identifying Sanctions risk themes and trends and improve sanctions risk management capability.

Compliance Officer, Sanctions Unit

capital.com

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. As Head of Compliance &amp; MLRO for Capital.com's UAE Stored Value Facility (SVF) entity , you will be the regulator-approved CCO/MLRO who owns the entire compliance a We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. As Head of Compliance &amp; MLRO for Capital.com's UAE Stored Value Facility (SVF) entity , you will be the regulator-approved CCO/MLRO who owns the entire compliance and financial-crime agenda. Your mandate is to design and embed a best-in-class, tech-enabled framework that safeguards customer funds, keeps Capital.com ahead of CBUAE expectations, and enables innovative products (digital wallets, prepaid cards, P2P payments, and cross-border remittances), while fostering a culture of integrity across the firm. Responsibilities Regulatory ownership &amp; external liaison: Act as the named CCO and MLRO with the CBUAE (independent of revenue functions) leading licence applications, onsite inspections, supervisory meetings, and on-time submission of all regulatory returns (AML, prudential, statistical, safeguarding). Approve marketing and financial promotions before release to ensure AML, conduct-risk, and consumer-protection compliance. Compliance &amp; governance framework: Design, implement, and continuously improve the compliance architecture covering SVF, AML/CFT, RPSCS overlaps, consumer protection, outsourcing, data-privacy, and cybersecurity. Chair (or co-chair) the Risk &amp; Compliance Committee, maintain up-to-date registers, calendars, and policies, and deliver clear MI to the board. Customer-fund safeguarding &amp; operational controls: Establish and monitor segregation/escrow arrangements in line with CBUAE safeguarding rules, conduct periodic Risk &amp; Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and system gap analyses, and drive remediation through to closure. AML/CFT &amp; financial-crime programme: Oversee the full SAR/STR lifecycle, sanctions/PEP screening, transaction-monitoring rules, and fraud-detection controls, calibrating RegTech tools (e.g., ComplyAdvantage, Actimize). Own the Business-Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA) and ensure ongoing CDD/EDD with periodic customer-risk re-ratings. Serve as the primary FIU and law-enforcement contact. Tech-enabled compliance &amp; product advisory: Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data to embed controls in onboarding flows, payment rails, and new features (e.g., multicurrency wallets, joint accounts). Vet vendor integrations, APIs, and outsourcing arrangements for regulatory, data-privacy, and cybersecurity compliance. Incident &amp; complaint management: Investigate client complaints or operational incidents with potential regulatory, AML, or reputational impact; lead root-cause analysis; and report outcomes to the board and regulator as required. Training, culture &amp; stakeholder influence: Deliver mandatory AML/compliance training to all UAE staff, maintain training logs, and promote a culture of transparency and ethical conduct. Influence senior leadership to put compliance first in strategic decisions. Regulatory-change surveillance: Track CBUAE circulars, UAE federal legislation, and FATF updates; conduct impact assessments; and execute timely policy and control updates to keep Capital.com ahead of regulatory evolution. Requirements Academic: Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Business, Economics, or a closely related field; postgraduate qualifications (MBA, LLM, MSc) are a plus. Professional certifications: Recognised credentials such as CAMS, ICA Diploma, CFE, ACFCS or equivalent, demonstrating formal expertise in AML/CFT and compliance. Compliance leadership experience: 8-12 years in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory affairs, ideally in fintech, payments, or e-money, with prior designation as CCO, MLRO, or Compliance Officer at a UAE-regulated institution (CBUAE, DFSA, or ADGM). Regulatory &amp; technical mastery: Deep, current knowledge of CBUAE SVF &amp; RPSCS regulations, UAE AML/CFT Rulebook, FATF recommendations, FIU protocols, and standards on consumer protection, data privacy, outsourcing, and safeguarding/escrow of customer funds. End-to-end programme design: Demonstrated success building or overhauling full-scope compliance frameworks, covering licence applications, BWRA, RCSA, transaction monitoring, SAR/STR processes, and ongoing CDD/EDD, through to positive regulatory inspections. Board &amp; audit engagement: Proven ability to brief boards, chair Risk &amp; Compliance Committees, and manage independent AML/compliance audits, translating technical findings into actionable business decisions. RegTech fluency: Hands-on familiarity with leading onboarding, screening, and transaction-monitoring platforms (e.g., ComplyAdvantage, Actimize, eKYC solutions) and a track record of embedding controls into digital product flows and APIs. Communication &amp; influence: Exceptional written and verbal skills for policy drafting, regulator correspondence, and cross-functional training; adept at steering product and engineering teams toward compliant solutions. Language &amp; location: Business-level English proficiency (CEFR B2 or higher); Arabic an advantage. Must be physically based in the UAE and readily available to engage with the CBUAE and other authorities. Regulatory eligibility: Eligible to serve as the named CCO/MLRO, subject to CBUAE approval, with an unimpeachable ethical track record and commitment to fostering a culture of transparency. Preferred Qualifications Regional breadth: Direct experience liaising with multiple UAE regulators (e.g., SCA, DFSA, ADGM) or comparable jurisdictions. Entrepreneurial mindset: Demonstrated passion for building compliant fintech products from the ground up.&nbsp;

Head of Compliance / MLRO (SVF)

Majid Al Futtaim

Job Details Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Entertainment Function: Compliance/Risk Management Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Key Responsibilities * Develop and implement structured compliance review plans for both operational and back-office functions. * Conduct audits and compliance checks, identifying gaps and ensuring timely corrective actions. * Monitor adherence to reporting timelines across business functions to maintain data accuracy and consistency. * Support the rollout of new compliance initiatives in coordination with the Compliance Manager. * Collaborate with internal teams to address compliance issues and assist with investigations where necessary. * Perform site visits across UAE entertainment venues to ensure operational compliance and policy enforcement. * Recommend process improvements to strengthen efficiency and mitigate potential risks. Ideal Profile * Bachelor s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline. * Minimum 1 year of experience in compliance, risk, or operational audit within corporate or entertainment environments. * Compliance certification is an advantage. * Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. * High ethical standards, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Skills Set * Compliance Auditing and Risk Assessment * Policy and Process Implementation * Financial and Operational Review * Internal Controls and Governance * Reporting and Data Accuracy * Cross-Functional Collaboration

Risk and Compliance Executive

ROLE SUMMARY <ul> <li>The Compliance Executive is responsible for overseeing operational compliance and conducting self-audits across the various business units within Entertainment. This role ensures adherence to established systems, processes, and policies to maintain consistency and accountability. It involves independently monitoring compliance activities to support accurate reporting, effective information flow, and strong business governance. Additionally, the role contributes to enhancing operational efficienc</li> </ul> ROLE PROFILE <ul> <li>Develop and execute a structured plan for monthly or bi-monthly compliance reviews, using standardized checklists for both operational and back-office processes.</li> <li>Conduct compliance tests and identify areas of non-compliance, reporting findings to the Finance Manager and Operations or Country Managers for corrective action.</li> <li>Monitor adherence to reporting deadlines across management, financial, and operational functions to ensure timely and accurate submissions.</li> <li>Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to follow up on compliance issues and support investigations as needed.</li> <li>Support the implementation of new compliance programs in coordination with the Compliance Manager, and assist with process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.</li> <li>Perform regular site visits across business units in the United Arab Emirates and provide ad hoc support or duties as assigned by management.</li> </ul>

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