Client Compliance Manager - DFSA/FSRA MLRO Lead

IQEQ; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Referral Rewards

Pension/End of Service Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid Working

Flexible Work Options

Family Leave

Professional Development Support

Leave Allowance (24 days)

Job summary

IQ-EQ is a global investor services group providing outsourced compliance and MLRO services to clients operating in the DIFC and ADGM. The Manager - Client Compliance advises on licensing, leads the Client Compliance Unit, and coordinates governance, risk, and AML/CFT activities for regulated financial institutions.

You will liaise with regulators, design AML/CFT frameworks, conduct file reviews, and deliver training while supporting client onboarding and regulatory approvals.

Qualifications

• Degree in law, finance, financial services, or related compliance discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in financial services, regulatory compliance, governance and risk management.
• Experience in DFSA/FSRA frameworks as Compliance Officer and MLRO.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support clients on regulatory licensing within DIFC and ADGM.
• Lead the Client Compliance Unit with supervision and coaching.
• Present MLRO/Compliance reports to boards; respond to STRs.
• Provide GRC and AML/CFT training to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure information security per ISMS and supervise the team’s workload.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Governance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

DFSA/FSRA frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in law/finance/compliance

Job description

IQ-EQ is a global investor services group providing outsourced compliance and MLRO services to clients operating in the DIFC and ADGM. The Manager - Client Compliance advises on licensing, leads the Client Compliance Unit, and coordinates governance, risk, and AML/CFT activities for regulated financial institutions.

You will liaise with regulators, design AML/CFT frameworks, conduct file reviews, and deliver training while supporting client onboarding and regulatory approvals.