Compliance Associate

Venture Search - Valdere Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Dubai is seeking a Compliance Associate to support governance and compliance practices. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of compliance experience in financial services, strong organisational skills, and a professional approach to stakeholder engagement. This role is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment focused on ethical standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years compliance experience in a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the firm's compliance framework.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities for submissions.
• Review and maintain internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Compliance experience

Risk management

Organisational skills

Discretion and integrity

Strong communication

Job description

The Role

Compliance Associate – Financial Services Location : Dubai, UAE An established financial services firm is seeking a Compliance Associate to join its growing team in Dubai. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting the development and maintenance of strong governance, compliance, and risk management practices across the business. About the Role The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to ensure the firm operates to the highest regulatory and ethical standards. This will involve contributing to the enhancement of compliance processes, providing guidance on evolving requirements, and assisting with a range of operational and regulatory matters.

Key Focus Areas

• Supporting the delivery of the firm’s compliance framework and control environment.
• Coordinating with regulatory authorities and assisting with relevant submissions.
• Helping to embed compliance considerations into business processes and decision-making.
• Reviewing and maintaining internal policies and procedures to align with best practice.
• Assisting with due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing client reviews.
• Supporting internal reviews, audits, and governance reporting.
• Contributing to risk assessments and control improvement initiatives.

Requirements

About You

• Prior compliance or risk experience in a regulated financial services environment.
• 3+ years compliance experience.
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Able to work with discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking financial institution and play an active role in upholding its reputation for excellence and integrity. We are also open to candidates looking to relocate to the UAE. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About the company

Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process. By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector. Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Ventures focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms.