Compliance Vice President

The Citco Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citco Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned Compliance Officer/MLRO to lead regulatory compliance for Citco Middle East and the Dubai Representative Office. You will establish risk-based frameworks and collaborate with regulators to protect the business.

The role emphasizes AML/CFT, data protection, and outsourcing governance while delivering policy updates and building a strong compliance culture across the region.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the ADGM financial sector.
• Strong knowledge of ADGM regulatory environment including AML/CFT and outsourcing.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Hold regulatory roles for Citco Middle East and the Dubai Representative Office including Compliance Officer and MLRO.
• Establish strong stakeholder connections to assist the business on compliance matters.
• Create and maintain risk-based compliance plans aligned to regulatory requirements.
• Provide metrics and data to support decision-making.
• Engage with regulators and provide timely updates on compliance activities.
• Draft compliance reports for the Board of Citco Middle East and participate in meetings.
• Support training and monitoring of compliance policies and changes.
• Travel as required to fulfil role responsibilities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Audit and risk

English communication

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Description

About Citco:

Citco is a global leader in fund services corporate governanceand related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With morethan $1.8 trillion in assets under administration (AuA) we deliver end-to-endsolutions and exceptional service to meet our clients needs.

For more information about Citco please visit

About the Team & Business Line:

Were a family-owned business not a faceless corporation. Thispersonal approach informs every aspect of our customer service where wedevelop long-lasting relationships with our clients. But we dont stop there:we also build these same bonds among our own teams too. Here weve created acommunity where colleagues support one another and different departments helpothers succeed. And here weve cultivated a culture where employees care aboutour company values and live them in their work. At Citco this people-centricphilosophy is the core of who we areand it shines through in everything we doevery day.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

• Hold relevant regulatory roles for Citco Middle East (CME) and the Dubai Representative Office including Compliance Officer and MLRO.
• Establish strong connections with relevant stakeholders to assist the business on compliance matters; work collaboratively to build trust and sustain relationships through situations where there may be differing views in relation to compliance deliverables.
• Create implement and maintain risk-based compliance plans aligned to regulatory requirements and business objectives; provide metrics and data (as required) to aid understanding of root causes and support effective decision-making.
• Proactively engage with others to change attitudes and behaviours in respect of compliance matters through active listening empathy and effective negotiation.
• Identify assess and manage compliance risks relating to the entities activities; support the embedding of risk management practices and risk culture across stakeholders.
• Participate in compliance monitoring activities; perform monitoring reviews and report outcomes in accordance with annual monitoring plans and the Citco Compliance Monitoring Policy.
• Provide advice and support to staff on compliance-related matters including AML and KYC data protection and confidentiality outsourcing organisation and corporate governance.
• Maintain an understanding of regulatory developments impacting the country and where required provide assistance/coordination/oversight of impact assessments and implementation plans.
• Analyse reporting of suspicions concerning transactions and activities and report/escalate as appropriate (including MLRO obligations).
• Assist with drafting maintaining and regularly reviewing compliance policies ensuring clarity and practical application.
• Draft compliance reports for the Board of Directors of Citco Middle East; attend and contribute to Board and Committee meetings articulating compliance risks and recommendations.
• Participate in communications with regulators (including ADGM FSRA and as applicable Dubai regulators) ensuring transparent and effective engagement.
• Act as a role model for a learning culture by encouraging two-way feedback and actively sharing expertise; provide and/or arrange training on compliance policies and regulatory changes.
• Assist in the governance of the outsourcing framework and outsourcing oversight supporting appropriate controls and accountability.
• Actively participate in the Compliance Forum and develop the Group Compliance team through support and sharing of expertise.
• Support the Regional Compliance Officer in regional and group-wide compliance initiatives.
• As required support compliance officers in other regions with their core deliverables.
• Proactively implement team-level goals and make improvement suggestions to support the growth of the Group Compliance team.
• Escalate and report relevant matters to the Regional Compliance Officer.
• Travel as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
• Undertake any other relevant responsibilities that may arise or be assigned by the Regional Compliance Officer demonstrating flexibility and accountability.

Capability Expectations

• Applies strategic thinking to align compliance activities with business objectives.
• Leads through influence by delegating effectively and supporting others to take ownership.
• Builds strong working relationships through empathy professionalism and clear communication.
• Uses data and structured analysis to make informed decisions and solve complex problems.
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in response to regulatory change and business growth.
• Models strong risk awareness and promotes a positive risk and compliance culture

Qualifications

About You:

• University degree in a relevant discipline;
• A minimum of 5 years related work experience in the ADGM financial sector;
• Strong knowledge of the ADGM legal and regulatory environment in particular AML/CFT data protection and outsourcing ;
• Strong analytical research and reporting skills;
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral);
• Compliance monitoring experience will be a plus;
• Pro‑active and result driven;
• Developing good working relationships;

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits training and education support and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

Required Experience:

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