Director of Corporate Governance | Abu Dhabi, UAE

eToro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading and investing platform, eToro, seeks a dedicated Director of Corporate Governance for its Abu Dhabi office. This pivotal role includes managing compliance obligations, overseeing operational functions, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance, risk management, and vendor oversight, along with excellent communication skills to liaise with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a Compliance Officer in a senior role.
• Experience in drafting and managing policies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and oversee all operational functions, ensuring alignment across Compliance, AML, and Risk.
• Manage all aspects of compliance within the UAE office.
• Develop and conduct compliance training for employees.

Skills

Compliance

Risk Management

Vendor Risk Management

Communication

Team Spirit

Job description

Description

eToro is the trading and investing platform that empowers users to invest, share, and learn. We were founded in 2007 with the vision of a world where everyone can trade and invest simply and transparently. We have created an investment platform that is built around collaboration and investor education. On our platform, users can view other investors' portfolios and statistics, and interact with them to exchange ideas, discuss strategies, and benefit from shared knowledge. We have 40 million registered users from 75 countries, and our platform is available in 20 languages. eToro is an innovative, fast-growing business and is listed on Nasdaq in May 2025. We have over 1,500 employees across more than 10 offices around the globe, strategically positioned to serve the needs of users. You can find out more about eToro here.

We are searching for a diligent and professional Director of Corporate Governance to join our dynamic UAE office.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be the focal point, responsible for all our company's compliance obligations, ensuring all our business operations fully comply with our regulatory requirements.

In this position, you will be responsible for a range of duties, including evaluating current and new compliance regulations, taking ownership of the outsourcing program, and managing all reporting obligations.

The successful candidate will have a full understanding of the domestic regulatory landscape relevant for financial services companies and a good knowledge of the corporate law of the AGDM.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Integrate and oversee all operational functions, Compliance, AML, and Risk, ensuring alignment and seamless coordination across these areas.
• Managing all aspects of compliance within the UAE office
• Keeping abreast of changes in regulatory compliance laws and liaising with Internal and external stakeholders to ensure our business operations and procedures comply with legal regulations and internal policies.
• Planning and overseeing all compliance policies and procedures.
• Defining, implementing, and taking ownership of the company's outsourcing policies in line with our regulatory obligations for both existing and new vendors
• Performing initial in-depth analysis for all existing and new outsourcing services and performing ongoing monitoring in accordance with regulatory changes.
• Advising the company on regulatory compliance matters and risk mitigation strategies
• Developing a strong understanding of the company's business and providing regular reports to senior management and relevant regulatory bodies
• Conduct, as needed, on-site audits of material outsourcing services providers.
• Developing and conducting compliance training for employees

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience as a Compliance Officer in a senior role
• Previous experience in outsourcing and vendor risk management
• Experience in drafting and managing policies.
• Experience with conducting compliance audits.
• SLA management and reporting (preferred in a Fintech / IT industry)
• Excellent team spirit
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders across multiple locations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential to communicate with senior management and regulators effectively.
• Rigorous, well-organized, with a structured and logical approach
• Fluent English (both oral and written communication)

This role will be based in our ADGM office & candidates must have full working rights in the UAE.

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