Chief Compliance & Regulatory Strategy Leader

Tarek Elashraf; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarek Elashraf seeks a Vice President – Compliance to lead the organization’s compliance framework and promote a culture of integrity and accountability. The role requires strategic oversight of policies, controls, audits, and regulatory interactions.

You will advise senior management, coordinate with regulators, and support continuous improvement across governance functions while strengthening internal controls and reporting to governance committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex regulatory matters clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement effective compliance policies, procedures, monitoring programs, and control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant compliance, risk, or governance systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining compliance policies, frameworks, procedures, and controls.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and assessing compliance risks.
• Providing guidance on regulatory and policy requirements to senior management.
• Overseeing monitoring, reviews, investigations, reporting, and remediation activities.
• Advising on compliance risks and regulatory obligations to leadership.
• Coordinating with regulatory authorities and supporting audits.
• Preparing compliance reports for governance committees and training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Policy development

Risk assessment

Audits & remediation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tarek Elashraf seeks a Vice President – Compliance to lead the organization’s compliance framework and promote a culture of integrity and accountability. The role requires strategic oversight of policies, controls, audits, and regulatory interactions.

You will advise senior management, coordinate with regulators, and support continuous improvement across governance functions while strengthening internal controls and reporting to governance committees.