Digital Compliance Officer

Job description / Role

About the role:

We are seeking a digital compliance officer based in Dubai to lead and manage the implementation of digital compliance, risk and testing frameworks across our organization’s digital platforms. The successful candidate will ensure that our online services adhere to all relevant UAE regulations and internal policies, drive user acceptance testing, and perform detailed technical risk assessments to safeguard the integrity of our systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement digital compliance frameworks and policies tailored to UAE regulatory requirements
• Conduct technical risk assessments and audits of digital platforms, applications and processes
• Design, plan and execute user acceptance testing (UAT) for new digital solutions, enhancements and integrations
• Collaborate with IT, legal, operations and external stakeholders to ensure end-to-end compliance
• Monitor regulatory updates (DIFC, ADGM, SCA) and translate changes into actionable policy and process adjustments
• Prepare comprehensive compliance reports and present findings, risks and recommendations to senior management
• Provide training, guidance and support to project teams on compliance best practices and UAT methodologies

Required qualifications:

• 4–6 years of experience in digital compliance, IT risk management or related technical roles
• Proven technical expertise in implementing and maintaining compliance controls for digital platforms
• Hands-on experience with user acceptance testing (UAT) for web, mobile and enterprise applications
• Strong technical risk assessment, analysis and mitigation skills in digital environments
• In-depth knowledge of UAE financial regulations and data protection laws (DIFC, ADGM, SCA)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, IT governance or a related field
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Familiarity with compliance management tools, automation platforms and test case management software

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CAMS or CIPP/E
• Experience implementing ISO 27001, SOC 2 or GDPR compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of Agile/DevOps methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Advanced degree (Master’s) in information security, IT governance or a related discipline
• Proficiency in Arabic for effective stakeholder engagement within the UAE market

Position details:

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Government / Public Sector
• Experience required: 4+ years

About the Company

AIQU connects future-ready technology specialists with forward-looking organisations. We help businesses deliver high-impact and high-quality technology projects by using our unrivalled global sourcing capabilities to attract diverse talent within the region.

Our bespoke staffing solution offers the most flexible option you can have while maintaining 100% legislative compliance. AIQU’s fast and highly responsive employee management processes are designed to provide your most valuable assets, your people, with a seamless experience!

From business analysts to change managers; from front-end developers to back-end engineers, full-stack developers, and database administrators; from process analysts to software architects; AIQU can provide and manage specialists for a technology transformation project or for a project in maintenance phase across six key verticals.