Head of Compliance

RTC-1 Employment Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Islamic banking institution is seeking a Head of Compliance to spearhead its compliance framework, focusing on anti-money laundering regulations and ensuring adherence to laws. The ideal candidate will possess a strong compliance leadership background in banking, with necessary certifications and extensive experience in financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy or relevant field.
• At least 10 years in banking/financial industry focused on Compliance.
• ACAMS, ACA, ACIB/CAIB or equivalent certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the compliance framework with a focus on AML.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Federal laws and CBUAE regulations.
• Monitor and manage AML-related risks across business units.

Skills

Compliance Leadership

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce

Job description

Position Title: Head of Compliance Employment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 45K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE About the Client: A global leader in Islamic banking across the MENA having its branches within Abu Dhabi. Job Description: • Lead and oversee the bank’s overall compliance framework, with a strong focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk management. • Ensure full compliance with UAE Federal laws and Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) regulations. • Monitor and manage AML-related risks across all business units and subsidiaries. • Facilitate coordination with Central Bank, government bodies, and correspondent banks for AML-related matters and information sharing

• 45 years old and below • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Commerce or in any relevant field • At least 10 years relevant experience from bank/financial industry with a strong background in Banking Operations and Compliance Leadership • Must have ACAMS, ACA, ACIB/CAIB or equivalent ceritications