Senior Compliance, AML And Risk Director

We are searching for a diligent and professional Director of Corporate Governance 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 our business operations fully comply with our regulatory requirements.
In this position, you will be responsible for a range of duties, including evaluating current and new compliance regulations, taking ownership of the outsourcing program, and managing all reporting obligations.
The successful candidate will have a full understanding of the domestic regulatory landscape relevant for financial services companies and a good knowledge of the corporate law of the AGDM.
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
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)