Senior Compliance Lead & MLRO (Regulatory Expert)

j. awan & partners; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

j. awan & partners is seeking a Senior Manager - Compliance in the UAE, overseeing regulatory compliance and AML/CTF obligations across a client portfolio in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You will implement best-in-class compliance frameworks, conduct ongoing monitoring, and serve as the primary regulatory liaison.

Reporting to the Director, Compliance, you will drive growth by expanding the compliance practice regionally and strengthening client trust across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or Accountancy.
• Minimum 8 years of overall industry experience, with at least 4 years in compliance roles within financial services.
• Direct experience developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Experience engaging regulatory authorities across the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing compliance and AML support to clients.
• Draft, implement, and manage compliance and AML frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to local and international regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, clients, and stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Strategic mindset

Operational excellence

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or Accountancy

Job description

j. awan & partners is seeking a Senior Manager - Compliance in the UAE, overseeing regulatory compliance and AML/CTF obligations across a client portfolio in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You will implement best-in-class compliance frameworks, conduct ongoing monitoring, and serve as the primary regulatory liaison.

Reporting to the Director, Compliance, you will drive growth by expanding the compliance practice regionally and strengthening client trust across jurisdictions.