<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/span><\/span>Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/span><\/span>- Design, review, and revise compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure alignment with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
<\/li> - Oversee all aspects of client and business partner onboarding, trade surveillance, conduct of business monitoring, compliance training, and regulatory reporting.
<\/li> - Promote and embed a strong compliance culture across the organization through engagement, training, and support.
<\/li> - Conduct due diligence and ongoing AML reviews for new and existing clients and business partners.
<\/li> - Serve as the key point of contact with regulators for all AML/CFT and sanctions\-related matters, ensuring the implementation of effective and sustainable controls.
<\/li> - Lead and manage all regulatory communications, correspondence, and meetings with regulatory authorities.
<\/li> - Monitor and enhance systems and controls to identify and mitigate AML risks, addressing any gaps through pragmatic and actionable solutions.
<\/li> - Prepare compliance reports for senior management, auditors, and external regulatory bodies as required.
<\/li> - Stay current with regulatory changes and evolving best practices, conducting gap and impact analysis for timely adaptation.
<\/li> - Provide timely, accurate support on compliance\-related queries from both internal and external stakeholders.
<\/li> - Review marketing materials and communications to ensure compliance with regulatory and scheme requirements.
<\/li> - Contribute to operational risk management by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks, and recommending process improvements.
<\/li> - Oversee and monitor compliance progress across our entities in different jurisdictions.
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Candidate Profile<\/b><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/span><\/span>- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, with at least 2 years in a compliance and AML\-focused role within wealth management/investments.
<\/li> - Prior experience working in compliance consultancies supporting Category 3C or 4 firms within ADGM or DIFC is highly preferred.
<\/li> - Strong technical knowledge of key regulatory areas including AML/CFT, sanctions, conduct of business rules, FATCA/CRS, and data protection.
<\/li> - Qualified CISI or ACAMS professional.
<\/li> - Bachelor\u2019s degree from a reputable institution.
<\/li> - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
<\/li> - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem\-solving abilities.
<\/li> - Detail\-oriented, hands\-on, and capable of working independently.
<\/li> - High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
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