Global Compliance Officer, Banking & Regulatory Controls

Swisslinx Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

International Bank in DIFC is seeking a Compliance professional with 2–5 years in wholesale/corporate banking, including regional Middle East experience. You will implement the compliance control framework, strengthen governance, issue opinions, and manage alerts while coordinating with various departments and supporting training initiatives.

The role requires fluency in Arabic and English, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment within DIFC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree minimum.
• Between 2-5 years of experience in wholesale / corporate / private banking, preferably with exposure to multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in the Middle-East region is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation of the bank’s compliance control organization (policies, procedures, systems & controls).
• Strengthen governance of the Compliance function, including regulatory watch and involvement in local/global projects and innovation initiatives.
• Issue compliance and financial security opinions on risks related to counterparties and transactions.
• Investigate alerts and decide on dispensation of alerts.
• Perform controls to assess effectiveness of the compliance risk management framework.
• Provide guidance to staff performing first level controls on transactions and KYC’s.
• Maintain contact across internal departments to address compliance issues and disseminate compliance culture.
• Contribute to staff training on compliance topics.
• Support the Compliance Manager to assess impact of new products and activities and issue opinions.
• Keep updated on changing policies and regulatory requirements; support policy/process impact assessments.
• Support regulatory interactions, including reporting and correspondence.
• Organize compliance committees and represent the function in control committees as assigned.
• Provide back-up to other team members during absences.

Skills

AML/Sanctions risk

Investment banking

Arabic & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

International Bank in DIFC is seeking a Compliance professional with 2–5 years in wholesale/corporate banking, including regional Middle East experience. You will implement the compliance control framework, strengthen governance, issue opinions, and manage alerts while coordinating with various departments and supporting training initiatives.

The role requires fluency in Arabic and English, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment within DIFC.