Head of Compliance, Global Commodities Trading

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Legal (Compliance) to lead the organisation's compliance function across UAE entities, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and regulatory alignment.

You will oversee AML, KYC, CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring; develop policies, champion investigations, and advise senior leadership while coordinating with regulators, banks, and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading AML, financial crime, compliance, or risk functions.
• Deep UAE AML/CFT regulatory knowledge and governance best practices.
• Experience engaging with regulators, auditors, banks, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to challenge stakeholders and make risk-based decisions in a high-growth environment.
• Knowledge of OECD Due Diligence Guidance and LBMA Responsible Sourcing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organisation's compliance programme across UAE entities.
• Oversee AML/KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Develop, implement, and update policies, controls, and governance.
• Coordinate with regulators, banks, and auditors; lead internal investigations.
• Provide risk-based guidance to senior leadership.

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Legal (Compliance) to lead the organisation's compliance function across UAE entities, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and regulatory alignment.

You will oversee AML, KYC, CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring; develop policies, champion investigations, and advise senior leadership while coordinating with regulators, banks, and external auditors.