Manager, Client Compliance

As a Manager - Client Compliance you will advise and support clients throughout the regulatory licensing process by assessing their business models recommending appropriate regulated financial service activities and licensing structures for operations within the DIFC and ADGM while providing outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO services guiding clients on compliance obligations and structuring matters and leading the Client Compliance Unit team through effective supervision coaching and oversight of daily operations.

What youll do

• Youll serve as an outsourced DFSA and/or FSRA approved Compliance Officer & MLRO delivering regulatory compliance risk management and governance services to financial institutions across multiple prudential categories within the DIFC and ADGM regulatory frameworks
• Youll contribute to designing and implementing AML/CFT frameworks for clients act as MLRO/Compliance Officer for IQ-EQ DIFC client companies and conduct client file reviews and special investigations as required
• Youll attend board meetings to present MLRO/Compliance reports receive analyse and report Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) as appropriate and liaise with the DFSA FSRA and other regulatory bodies to assist clients in obtaining regulatory approvals and related matters
• Youll provide Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) and AML/CFT training conduct AML/CFT risk assessments across products technology and business practices analyse and communicate regulatory developments and provide compliance guidance to internal stakeholders
• Youll provide management information to governance committees and boards supervise and assess the Client Compliance Unit teams work and assignments support capability development and resource allocation and ensure the protection of IQ-EQ DIFCs information assets in accordance with the ISMS framework

What we offer

• Base Salary: Competitive salary based on role qualifications experience and market standards
• Annual Bonus: Performance-based discretionary bonus paid annually
• Referral Rewards: AED 2000 bonus for successful employee referrals after probation
• Pension / End of Service Benefits: Contribution to DEWS scheme or gratuity as per UAE regulations
• Insurance Benefits: Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees
• Additional Benefits: 24 days leave hybrid working flexible work options family leave and professional development support

Qualifications :

• You hold a degree from a reputable university preferably in law finance financial services or a related compliance discipline
• You have 8-10 years of experience in financial services regulatory compliance governance and risk management with expertise in regulated financial environments
• You have experience acting in approved compliance functions under the DFSA and/or FSRA regulatory frameworks including serving as a Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
• You have a proven track record of leading regulatory licensing and authorisation projects for financial institutions within the DIFC ADGM and/or CMA including engagement with regulators throughout the application and approval process
• You demonstrate strong stakeholder management regulatory advisory and compliance leadership capabilities with the ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements and support client compliance objectives

Additional Information :

Our commitment to you and the environment

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders including our employees clients and local communities while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can and should do to improve whether in relation to our people our clients our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. Were committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and diverse culture for our people led by our Diversity Equity and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees careers while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6500 employees - from 94 nationalities across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. 

Were committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. Were emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time