Compliance Manager

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About the role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Compliance Manager to support the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the organisation s compliance framework. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years experience in financial services compliance, with a strong grasp of CBUAE Laws and regulations. A proactive and solutions-focused approach, coupled with the ability to interpret complex regulations and provide clear, actionable advice to cross-functional teams, is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & AML Oversight: Ensure compliance with all UAE local legislation and regulations, while strengthening internal compliance frameworks, policies and procedures
• Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment with CBUAE laws and regulations, and international standards and best practices.
• Support regulatory change management process by maintaining oversight of implementation of new or amended laws and regulations.
• Proactively identifying key areas of risk and work with first line teams to in the development of mitigation plans
• Support with Technology & Compliance: Experience using technology to enhance compliance operations (e.g., transaction monitoring, sanction screening, automation).
• Support with implementing compliance AML/CFT Systems and provide input into system calibration, scenario testing, and optimization of AML/CFT tools
• Support in the development and maintenance of the Regulatory Compliance oversight framework, including ongoing updates to relevant UAE Regulatory Compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide advice and guidance to other teams and key stakeholders
• Supervise the quality of KYC, EDD, and periodic reviews with a focus on high-risk customers
• Tech-enabled compliance & product advisory; to work closely with key stakeholders, effectively communicating compliance requirements
• Regulatory Reporting: Manage and coordinate regulatory reporting
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Minimum of 5 years working in financial services with compliance, AML/CFT, financial crime compliance experience
• Previous Financial Regulation advisory role experience with a strong grasp of CBUAE laws and regulations
• Proven experience with implementing compliance AML/CFT Systems and provide input into system calibration, scenario testing, and optimization of AML/CFT tools
• Technology & Compliance: Experience using technology to enhance compliance operations (e.g., transaction monitoring, sanction screening, automation).
• Strong knowledge of AML/counter-terrorist financing) UAE laws and Regulations
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory frameworks and apply them effectively;
• Ability to effectively communicate with Product Managers and Engineers and provide practical, actionable, and value added recommendations;
• Ability to effectively communicate with Product Managers, Engineers, other teams and provide practical, actionable, and value added recommendations;
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage effectively with regulators, law enforcement, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders
• Solution oriented with a proactive approach to identifying, addressing, and preventing compliance risks
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Strong ability to assess risks, interpret regulations, and implement effective compliance controls.
  
  
  

Job Benefits

• We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well at times that suit you and your team.
• A working environment that gives you autonomy and responsibility from day one.
• You should be comfortable with the idea that the quality of your work will influence the shape of your career.
• Participation in the company s employee stock options program.
• Health Insurance.
• Flexi Perks: A monetary benefit that gives you the freedom to use it as you choose whether for health and well-being, education and professional development or travel needs!