Senior Compliance, AML and Risk Director

Senior Compliance, AML and Risk Director

We are searching for a diligent and professional Senior Compliance, AML and Risk Director to join our dynamic UAE office.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be the focal point responsible for all our company's compliance obligations, ensuring all business operations fully comply with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Integrate and oversee all operational functions, Compliance, AML, and Risk, ensuring alignment and seamless coordination across these areas.


• Managing all aspects of compliance within the UAE office


• Keeping abreast of changes in regulatory compliance laws and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our business operations and procedures comply with legal regulations and internal policies.


• Planning and overseeing all compliance policies and procedures.


• Defining, implementing, and taking ownership of the company's outsourcing policies in line with our regulatory obligations for both existing and new vendors


• Performing initial in-depth analysis for all existing and new outsourcing services and performing ongoing monitoring in accordance with regulatory changes.


• Advising the company on regulatory compliance matters and risk mitigation strategies


• Developing a strong understanding of the company's business and providing regular reports to senior management and relevant regulatory bodies


• Conduct, as needed, on-site audits of material outsourcing services providers.


• Developing and conducting compliance training for employees

eToro is the trading and investing platform that empowers users to invest, share, and learn. We were founded in 2007 with the vision of a world where everyone can trade and invest simply and transparently. We have 40 million registered users from 75 countries, and our platform is available in 20 languages. eToro is an innovative, fast-growing business and is listed on Nasdaq. We have over 1,500 employees across more than 10 offices around the globe. You can find out more about eToro here.

This role will be based in our ADGM office and candidates must have full working rights in the UAE.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience as a Compliance Officer in a senior role


• Previous experience in outsourcing and vendor risk management


• Experience in drafting and managing policies.


• Experience with conducting compliance audits.


• SLA management and reporting (preferred in a Fintech / IT industry)


• Excellent team spirit


• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders across multiple locations.


• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential to communicate with senior management and regulators effectively.


• Rigorous, well-organized, with a structured and logical approach


• Fluent English (both oral and written communication)