Manager, Client Compliance

IQ-EQ; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual bonus

Referral rewards

Pension/End of Service

Insurance

Leave & hybrid working

Professional development

Job summary

IQ-EQ Dubai seeks a Manager - Client Compliance to advise and support clients through regulatory licensing in DIFC and ADGM, while providing outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO services. You will lead the Client Compliance Unit, design AML/CFT frameworks, assess risks across products and technology, and liaise with regulators to support approvals and ongoing compliance.

The role offers a hybrid work model, competitive base salary, annual bonus, and employee benefits including private medical

Qualifications

• Degree from a reputable university, preferably in law, finance or related compliance discipline.
• 8-10 years of experience in financial services, regulatory compliance, governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support clients through regulatory licensing in DIFC/ADGM, providing outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO services.
• Lead the Client Compliance Unit with supervision, coaching and oversight of daily operations.
• Attend regulator meetings, report to DFSA/FSRA, and liaise with regulators to assist clients with approvals.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

DFSA/FSRA experience

MLRO/Compliance Officer

Licensing projects

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in law/finance/related compliance

Job description

About IQEQ
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Company Description
About IQEQ
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people.Operating as trusted partners to our clients,we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.
Job Description
As a Manager - Client Compliance, you will advise and support clients throughout the regulatory licensing process by assessing their business models, recommending appropriate regulated financial service activities and licensing structures for operations within the DIFC and ADGM, while providing outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO services, guiding clients on compliance obligations and structuring matters, and leading the Client Compliance Unit team through effective supervision, coaching, and oversight of daily operations.
What You'll Do

• You'll serve as an outsourced DFSA and/or FSRA approved Compliance Officer & MLRO, delivering regulatory compliance, risk management, and governance services to financial institutions across multiple prudential categories within the DIFC and ADGM regulatory frameworks
• You contribute to designing and implementing AML/CFT frameworks for clients, act as MLRO/Compliance Officer for IQ-EQ DIFC client companies, and conduct client file reviews and special investigations as required
• You attend board meetings to present MLRO/Compliance reports, receive, analyse and report Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) as appropriate, and liaise with the DFSA, FSRA, and other regulatory bodies to assist clients in obtaining regulatory approvals and related matters
• You provide Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and AML/CFT training, conduct AML/CFT risk assessments across products, technology, and business practices, analyse and communicate regulatory developments, and provide compliance guidance to internal stakeholders
• You provide management information to governance committees and boards, supervise and assess the Client Compliance Unit team's work and assignments, support capability development and resource allocation, and ensure the protection of IQ-EQ DIFC's information assets in accordance with the ISMS framework

What We Offer

• Base Salary: Competitive salary based on role, qualifications, experience, and market standards
• Annual Bonus: Performance-based discretionary bonus paid annually
• Referral Rewards: AED 2,000 bonus for successful employee referrals after probation
• Pension / End of Service Benefits: Contribution to DEWS scheme or gratuity as per UAE regulations
• Insurance Benefits: Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees
• Additional Benefits: 24 days leave, hybrid working, flexible work options, family leave, and professional development support

Qualifications

• You hold a degree from a reputable university, preferably in law, finance, financial services, or a related compliance discipline
• You have 8-10 years of experience in financial services, regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management, with expertise in regulated financial environments
• You have experience acting in approved compliance functions under the DFSA and/or FSRA regulatory frameworks, including serving as a Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
• You have a proven track record of leading regulatory licensing and authorisation projects for financial institutions within the DIFC, ADGM, and/or CMA, including engagement with regulators throughout the application and approval process
• You demonstrate strong stakeholder management, regulatory advisory, and compliance leadership capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements and support client compliance objectives

Additional Information
Our commitment to you and the environment
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.