Compliance Manager

Wibit Consulting & Services (WibitCS); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in the UAE is looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee compliance programs and ensure regulatory adherence. The role involves managing regulatory relationships, conducting risk assessments, and implementing compliance frameworks. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience in UAE financial institutions, as well as a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This opportunity offers competitive salary, career growth, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary & performance incentives

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative & dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in compliance roles within UAE financial institutions.
• Expertise in CBUAE compliance requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE laws & regulations on payment services.

Responsibilities

• Main regulatory contact for CBUAE and other local regulators.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE's Category II Retail Payment Service license.
• Prepare and submit accurate & timely regulatory reports.
• Conduct AML & sanctions risk assessments.
• Develop and enforce compliance policies & procedures.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Risk management

Analytical skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Data, Law, Finance or related field

Master's or Compliance Certification

Job description

Join a leading fintech company and play a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance in the UAE! We’re looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee compliance programs regulatory reporting AML assessments and risk management frameworks for UAE operations.

Location: UAE

Employment Type: Fulltime

Competitive Salary Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Main regulatory contact for CBUAE and other local regulators.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE's Category II Retail Payment Service license.
• Prepare and submit accurate & timely regulatory reports.
• Conduct AML & sanctions risk assessments and mitigate compliance risks.
• Develop and enforce compliance policies & procedures in line with UAE regulations.
• Implement a risk management framework tailored to UAE operations.
• Oversee customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) & transaction monitoring.
• Review new products & services for regulatory alignment.
• Conduct due diligence on local partners banks and thirdparty providers.
• Collaborate with global compliance teams to align UAE operations with international standards.
• Provide compliance training to leadership and employees.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Technology, Data, Law, Finance or related field (Masters or Compliance Certification preferred).
• 7 years of experience in compliance roles within UAE financial institutions fintech or banking.
• Expertise in CBUAE compliance requirements (Category I/II payment licenses).
• In-depth knowledge of UAE laws & regulations on payment services & crossborder payments.
• Fluent Arabic & English speaker (Native Arabic preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive risk-based approach to compliance.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary & performance incentives.
• Career growth opportunities in a fastgrowing fintech industry.
• Collaborative & dynamic work environment.
• Opportunity to shape compliance strategies in a leading fintech company.

Are you ready to drive compliance excellence in the UAEs payments sector? Apply now and be part of a highimpact team!