Compliance Director (Commodities)

AAA Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international investment bank in Dubai is seeking an Associate Director – Compliance. This role entails providing regulatory guidance for commodity traders, ensuring compliance with DFSA regulations, and contributing to training and compliance initiatives. Ideal candidates have over 8 years in the commodity markets and strong communication skills. Opportunities for relocation are available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commodity markets within a financial services organization, ideally in investment banking.
• Solid understanding of UAE regulatory environment and commodities landscape.
• Experience in providing regulatory guidance and interpreting internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day compliance advisory to commodity traders and marketers.
• Support regional and global compliance initiatives and training session development.
• Be the registered compliance officer with DFSA and DIFC.

Skills

8+ years of experience in commodity markets

Understanding of UAE regulatory environment

Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

Collaborative, solution-focused approach

Job description

Overview

Associate Director – Compliance (Commodity markets / regulations)

Location : Dubai, UAE

Level : Senior / Director

Our client, a leading international investment bank, seeks a senior compliance professional with strong expertise in commodities to join their Dubai office at Associate Director level. This advisory-focused role centers on commodity markets and regulatory matters and requires exposure to DFSA rules or an equivalent regulatory framework in Dubai. The position is not related to MLRO or financial crime responsibilities.

Role Overview

You will act as a trusted compliance advisor to traders and marketers, supporting the launch of innovative products and services across the region. You will provide regulatory guidance and help ensure adherence to DFSA rules, while overseeing compliance activities such as desk reviews, monitoring, and thematic assessments.

As the registered Compliance Officer for the firm’s DIFC entity, you will play a key role in governance and oversight. You will contribute to wider regional and global compliance projects, including designing and delivering training programs. You will monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact on the business, and assist in updating internal compliance policies and frameworks as needed.

Our client is an international investment bank seeking an experienced, commodity-focused compliance specialist at Associate Director level to advise traders and marketers in Dubai.

Position Overview

You will offer expert regulatory advice and policy guidance to help the business launch new products and services in the region. Responsibilities include desk-based monitoring and thematic reviews to ensure compliance with DFSA regulations. As Associate Director, you will serve as the registered Compliance Officer for the DIFC entity and support regional and global compliance initiatives, including developing and delivering training sessions. You will evaluate the implications of new regulations and contribute to updates of internal policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day compliance advisory to commodity traders and marketers in the Dubai office.
• Support regional and global compliance initiatives, including the development and delivery of training sessions.
• Be the registered compliance officer with DFSA and DIFC.
• Handle regulatory interactions, governance, and filings.
• Review marketing policies and interpret global policies locally.
• Work autonomously but collaboratively across regions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8+ years of experience in commodity markets within a financial services organization, ideally with some experience in an investment bank.
• Solid understanding of the UAE regulatory environment and commodities landscape is a must.
• Familiarity with broader Middle East compliance frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Collaborative, practical, solution-focused approach; able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience providing regulatory guidance and interpreting internal policies.
• Background in designing and conducting compliance training programs.
• Based in Dubai, or open to relocating to Dubai (relocation possible). If relocating, must have relevant experience of Middle Eastern regulations in the commodities space.
• Notice periods up to 3 months are acceptable.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level : Director
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Finance
• Industries : Investment Banking

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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