Manager- Compliance

Parkin Company PJSC; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkin Company PJSC seeks a seasoned Compliance Officer to lead the annual Monitoring Plan, track UAE regulatory changes, and maintain policies including AML/CFT and Code of Conduct. You will manage insider trading controls, related party reviews, and regulatory reporting.

You will support the Governance Committee with updates, conduct risk assessments, and oversee KYC/AML processes and training programs for employees and executives.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory compliance within financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk-based monitoring.
• Ability to update policies based on regulatory changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan based on local regulations and risk assessments.
• Monitor laws and changes from CMA/DFM and other UAE authorities; evaluate impact and update frameworks.
• Formulate and maintain policies including Code of Conduct, AML/CFT, Whistleblowing, and Conflicts of Interest.
• Manage Insider List, blackout periods, and trading clearance for directors and executives.
• Review Related Party Transactions for approvals and transparency.
• Assist in preparing the Corporate Governance Report for CMA/DFM and shareholders.
• Provide independent updates to the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee and track mitigations.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments across departments.
• Oversee due diligence (KYC/AML), sanctions screening, and high-risk reviews.
• Investigate breaches or whistleblowing and recommend remediation actions to leadership.
• Serve as liaison for CMA, DFM and other regulators; provide regulatory sign-offs.
• Design and deliver annual compliance and ethics training for staff and board.

Skills

Regulatory monitoring

Policy formulation

KYC/AML

Risk assessments

Internal controls

Liaison with regulators

Job description

• Develop, implement, and update the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan based on local regulations and company risk assessments.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations issued by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), Dubai Financial Market (DFM), and other applicable UAE authorities; evaluate operational impact and lead necessary framework updates.
• Formulate, review, and maintain corporate compliance policies, including the Code of Conduct, Anti-Money Laundering (AML/CFT), Whistleblowing, and Conflicts of Interest policies.
• Maintain and monitor the company’s Insider List, enforcing blackout periods and managing clearance processes for board members and executives trading in company securities.
• Review and monitor Related Party Transactions (RPTs) to ensure proper board/shareholder approvals, transparency, and compliance with statutory thresholds.
• Assist in preparing the annual Corporate Governance Report for submission to the CMA and DFM and publication to shareholders.
• Support the Audit, Risk, & Compliance Committee by providing independent compliance updates, track mitigation actions, and highlighting emerging regulatory risks.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments across operational and financial departments to verify adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Oversee customer and third-party due diligence (KYC/AML), sanctions screening, and high-risk transaction reviews.
• Investigate potential compliance breaches, regulatory non-compliance incidents, or whistleblowing reports, recommending clear remediation actions to senior leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory bodies (CMA, DFM, )
• Provide clear regulatory advice and compliance sign-offs on new business initiatives, commercial contracts, corporate restructurings, and marketing materials.
• Design and execute annual compliance and ethics training programs for employees, management, and board members to foster a strong compliance culture.