Responsibilities:

📍Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs in line with regional and international regulations such as AML/CTF, KYC, and sanctions compliance. 📍Monitor and review internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, specifically in the MENA region. 📍Liaise and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and manage any regulatory inquiries and reporting obligations for the organisation in the region. 📍Coordinate with global compliance teams to align compliance objectives, processes, and goals, ensuring consistent practices across the organisation. 📍Conduct ongoing risk assessments to identify potential gaps in the compliance framework and develop action plans to address identified areas of risk. 📍Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance-related matters, promoting a culture of integrity, compliance, and transparency throughout the organisation. 📍Implement continuous improvement to the compliance program's effectiveness, recommending changes as needed to ensure adaptation to a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

Requirements:

📍A bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline. 📍Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, AML/CTF, or regulatory affairs, with a focus on the financial services or related industries within the MEASA region. 📍Extensive knowledge of and experience in MEASA including DFSA, FSRA, VARA or CBB regulations and compliance standards. 📍Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to both internal and external stakeholders. 📍Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying, addressing, and preventing compliance risks. 📍Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic or other relevant languages would be considered as an advantage. 📍Distinguished leadership capabilities and experience in managing cross-functional teams.