Sr. Compliance Specialist – Dubai, UAE

Our client, a top-tier global payment services firm, is in search of an experienced Sr. Compliance Specialist to join its financial services division in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate, execute, and supervise the adherence to the organization’s compliance policies, protocols, and approaches by aligning them with both regulatory mandates and industry benchmarks.
  
• Take charge of leading and directing the compliance team, offering guidance, training, and assistance to instill a pervasive culture of compliance across the entire bank.
  
• Stay vigilant to alterations in laws, regulations, and industry patterns, evaluating their implications on the organization’s activities and effecting necessary modifications.
  
• Engage with senior management and stakeholders to provide authoritative counsel on compliance-related concerns, cultivating a culture that is both proactive and conscious of risks.
  
• Supervise compliance audits, investigations, and reporting, ensuring precision, openness, and prompt resolution of compliance challenges.
  

• At least a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent field such as Law, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Extensive experience in a senior level compliance role within a prominent bank or financial services organization.
• Demonstrated success in formulating and executing compliance strategies, adeptly managing regulatory relationships, and leading compliance teams.
• Thorough understanding of local and international regulatory frameworks, encompassing AML, KYC, and other pertinent compliance laws and regulations.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to influence and drive transformative change.