Head of Compliance – Islamic Bank

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

Job summary

A prominent Islamic bank is seeking a Head of Compliance in Abu Dhabi. This role involves leading the compliance framework with a strong focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk management. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in Corporate & Retail Banking and be bilingual in Arabic and English. The position offers a full-time employment type with a salary of up to 48K AED, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ of progressive experience in Corporate & Retail Banking.
• Strong expertise in Operations and Compliance Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the bank’s compliance framework focused on AML.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Federal laws and CBUAE regulations.
• Monitor and manage AML-related risks across all business units.
• Coordinate with Central Bank and government bodies on AML matters.

Skills

Bilingual (Arabic & English)

Compliance Leadership

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, or relevant field

ACAMS, ACA, or equivalent certifications

Tools

Compliance tools / systems

Job description

Overview

Role: Head of Compliance – Islamic Bank
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: up to 48K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Open to bilingual professionals, with preference for Arabic & English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Commerce / Banking Diploma ACIB / CAIB or in any relevant field, preferably with ACAMS, ACA, or equivalent certifications
• At least 10 years’ of progressive experience in Corporate & Retail Banking, with strong expertise in Operations and Compliance Leadership
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and compliance tools / systems.