Compliance Manager (ADGM)

QCP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in digital assets is seeking a Compliance Specialist to enhance their compliance frameworks and processes. This role involves recognizing risk control points, implementing robust compliance procedures, and collaborating with management to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. The company values a collaborative environment where employees can voice their ideas and contribute to impactful projects. With a focus on professional development and flexible working arrangements, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing firm that prioritizes employee autonomy and success.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Casual Work Environment

Employee Recognition

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compliance within regulated financial institutions.
• Deep knowledge of compliance processes and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Identify risk control points and ensure compliance processes are robust.
• Prepare and monitor key risk indicators for management presentation.

Skills

Compliance Process Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Control Identification

Education

ACAMS Certification

ICA Certification

Job description

QCP is Asia's leading digital asset partner, empowering clients to seamlessly integrate digital assets into their portfolios.

We offer a comprehensive range of solutions - from spot on/off ramping and fixed income strategies to vanilla options and bespoke exotics.

Driven by the vision to be the most trusted partner in digital asset markets, we provide innovative solutions that make digital assets a core component of every portfolio, balance sheet, and treasury.

Since our founding in 2017, we have witnessed the potential of digital assets to transform financial markets and the world at large. We exist at the centre of change, successfully navigating three market cycles and bridging institutional and crypto ecosystems.

We work to build trusted partnerships, putting client success and care at the heart of everything that we do.

Responsibilities:

• Recognize and identify risk control points to compliance processes, including AML-CFT risk ratings, KYC onboarding, ongoing screening and maintenance of customer business relationships, and transaction monitoring.
• Implementation of testing frameworks to provide assurance that compliance processes are adequately robust and are being carried out in line with the company's policies.
• Working with the Head of Compliance to identify and map the current compliance operational processes against regulatory requirements in Abu Dhabi.
• Independently assess and recommend enhancements, reviews, recalibration of system parameters with justification and documentation.
• Preparation and monitoring of key risk indicators for presentation to management, following up with remediation(s) and/or process improvement initiatives.
• Keeping abreast of regulatory changes, new regulations, and internal policy changes to further identify new key risk areas.
• Handle periodic internal and external audit requests, serving as the single point of contact.
• Manage compliance related exercises and coordinating with the relevant stakeholders on items such as enterprise-wide risk assessment, business continuity testing and technology risk management.
• Assist the Head of Compliance in the preparation and ownership of country level AML-CFT frameworks and processes.
• Serve as the liaison point for RFIs from counterparties and financial institutions, assisting with investigations and preparation of responses on an ongoing basis.

Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of the end-to-end compliance process, governance, and risk controls.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within a regulated Financial Institution entity with coverage in Financial Markets products.
• Has exposure with Middle East compliance regulatory requirements (such as with the Abu Dhabi Financial Services Regulatory Authority).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced analytical skills and cognitive process.
• Ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects and portfolios.
• Indomitable attitude and strong desire to succeed.
• ACAMS, ICA certification, web3/crypto compliance knowledge will be a huge plus.

Benefits:

The Environment We Offer

As a growing firm with a tightly-knit team, we respect and listen to all our employees. You will get the chance to make an impact by having your voice heard by everyone, including the management.

Our employees enjoy a high level of autonomy at work. We focus on substance, not form - as long as you can perform, you will be recognized and rewarded. We are also dedicated to supporting our staff and ensuring they develop holistically to maximize their potential in the long-term.

We also provide flexible working arrangements as required and a casual and fun environment to boot!