Senior Compliance Officer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE | Salary: Competitive
Job Type :
Permanent
Specialism :
Compliance
Job Reference :
FC/42152
The Senior Compliance Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, assessing, and advising on compliance risks, regulations, and policies across the business. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of UAE regulatory requirements and international compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct compliance monitoring and reporting activities
- Review and update internal policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance, adherence to all applicable legislation and DFSA regulations
- Act as the designated point of contact for notifications and suspicious activity reporting under DFSA AML regulations
- Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
- Support external audits and regulatory inspections
- Deliver compliance training programs to staff
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory developments within the region
Ideal Candidate:
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in compliance, preferably within the financial services or banking sector
- Strong knowledge of UAE Central Bank regulations (DFSA, CBUAE, federal law, etc), FATF guidelines, and international best practices
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CRCM, or equivalent are highly desirable
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