A prominent financial services firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled Compliance Officer for a 6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension. This role is ideal for a professional with direct experience in asset management, wealth, or private banking, who is familiar with the regulatory landscape of the UAE.
Role: Compliance Officer
Employment Type: 6-month contract (with possibility of extension)
Work Location: Dubai, UAE
Start Date: Immediate to 30 days’ notice
Compensation: Negotiable, based on expertise and experience
About the Role:
You will be an integral part of the compliance function, ensuring the firm adheres to all regulatory obligations and internal policies. This hands-on role requires a practical professional with a solid grounding in the compliance frameworks relevant to asset management, wealth, or private banking sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day compliance advisory and oversight to business units.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to UAE regulatory requirements (DFSA knowledge is a strong advantage).
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
- Conduct compliance monitoring and testing reviews.
- Support the handling of regulatory inquiries, reporting, and filings.
- Deliver compliance training to staff and promote a strong culture of compliance.
- Review marketing materials, client communications, and new product initiatives for compliance.
- Stay abreast of regulatory changes and developments in the UAE and global financial markets.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of direct compliance experience within the financial services industry.
- Preferred background in Asset Management, Wealth Management, or Private Banking from a recognized market.
- Understanding of UAE/DFSA regulatory rules and requirements is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, risk-assessment, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity and professional ethics.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional compliance certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS).
- Direct experience interacting with the DFSA or other UAE regulatory bodies.
- Knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to gain experience with a leading firm in Dubai’s dynamic financial sector.
- A contract role with clear potential for extension or permanency.
- Exposure to a wide range of compliance activities within a specialized industry.
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