Consultant, Governance Risk and Compliance

Vistra; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a GRC Consultant to perform compliance and risk management functions for regulated financial service providers. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of senior management experience in compliance, possess a Master’s degree in a related field, and be registered with the appropriate financial services regulators. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday

100% healthcare coverage

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in compliance, MLRO, and/or risk management.
• Registration with the DFSA and FSRA or other financial services regulator.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance officer, MLRO, and risk manager functions for regulated financial service providers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and regulators.
• Encourage participation in GRC client projects.

Skills

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Consultancy skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in law, financial management, or business administration

Job description

Consultant, Governance Risk and Compliance

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as GRC Consultant. Reporting to the GRC Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in United Arab Emirates and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our department and its growth.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior GRC Consultant will:

• Perform the compliance officer, money laundering reporting officer (“MLRO”) and risk manager functions for several DIFC and/or ADGM based regulated financial service providers.
• Act as the GRC consultant and perform the following tasks
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, authorities and business partners
• Ensure adequate time registration and communication
• Ensure correct and timely clients` invoicing
• Organize first line follow-up on outstanding invoices with the clients
• Report delivery issues and complaints to the management
• Encourage participation in GRC client projects, framework development, regulatory update and quality control projects
• Collaborate with the management in the development of new services and efforts to increase efficiency and effectiveness creating a positive working environment

Attributes/Technical Skills

The GRC Consultant shall demonstrate:

• Knowledge and understanding of concepts and regulatory requirements that are common in the financial services industry
• Involvement in compliance, MLRO and/or risk management functions at senior management level.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues
• Team leadership skills
• Consultancy skills: ability to communicate with relevant stakeholders (senior management, directors, shareholders, auditors, regulators and authorities) with an appropriate level of diplomacy and solution driven mindset
• Attention to detail and quality
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in compliance, MLRO and/or risk management functions at senior management level.
• Education and Professional Qualification: Master’s degree in law, financial management, business administration or similar
• Registration with the DFSA and FSRA or other financial services regulator as responsible individual for the compliance, MLRO and risk management functions

Company Benefits:

• 25 days holiday
• Healthcare 100% paid by us as per start date of employment
• Pension, monthly 5.83% of basic salary (1 till 5 years of employment) 8.33% of basic salary (if employment is 5 years or more)

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!