Senior Compliance Specialist

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟱-𝟱𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 5+ yrs

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experiencedAssistant Manager – Regulatory Compliance & Financial Crime Complianceto support the regulatory compliance and financial crime risk management framework of a regulated financial institution. This role operates within theSecond Line of Defence, providing compliance oversight, regulatory guidance, monitoring, and risk management support.

The position has two equally important areas of focus:Regulatory Compliance (50%)andFinancial Crime Compliance (50%), covering Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT), sanctions, and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of UAE financial regulations, sound analytical and investigative capabilities, and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and effective compliance processes.