Senior Manager Compliance

WebHR; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Job summary

J. Awan & Partners, located in Dubai, is seeking a Senior Manager - Compliance to lead regulatory compliance and AML obligations across client mandates. This role ensures clients are aligned with regulatory expectations, implementing best-in-class frameworks and driving business growth.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience with 4 years in Compliance roles, and a background in regulatory authorities within the financial services sector. The position offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years overall industry experience, with at least 4 years in Compliance roles within Financial Services.
• Significant experience dealing with regulatory authorities within the Region.
• Direct experience in developing and implementing compliance programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee regulatory compliance and AML/CTF obligations.
• Manage and expand the compliance client portfolio.
• Communicate compliance risks and obligations to senior management.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Description

JobTitleSeniorManager-Compliance
ReportsToDirectorCompliance
Location Dubai
DirectReportsTBC
Aboutj.awan&partners
Atj.awan&partners,webelievein"challengingthestatusquoeveryday",deliveringseamlessexcellencetoourcustomersacrosstheworld.Wechallengethestatusquobymakingtailor-madesolutionstomeetthespecificrequirementsofourclients’businessinterestsanddeliveringoursolutionstotheirneedswitheffectivesimplicity.Weunderstandthattimeispreciousandassuchourtailor-madesolutionsaresimpletounderstand,simpletoembedandsimpletouse.
Weareafast-growinginternationalGovernance,RiskandCompliance(GRC)ConsultancywithourheadquartersintheDubaiInternationalFinanceCentre(DIFC).WealsohaveourownTechnologycompanycreatingbespokecuttingedgeRegTechsolutions.OurbusinesspresencecoversmultiplejurisdictionswithofficesintheUAE,KSA,UK&Ireland,Singapore,Porto,Pakistan,QatarandnowinSouthAfrica.WeprovideRegulatoryGovernance,Risk,Compliance,Finance,RecruitmentandTechnologyservices(the"Services")tomanyclientsincludingglobal,regionalandlocalfinancialservicesinstitutions,governmentsandotherindustrypartners.Aspartofourglobalexpansionplan,wearenowlookingforanambitiousandagileprofessionalwithastrongbackgroundincompliancetojoinourteam.
Mission/PurposeoftheRole
The Senior Manager - CompliancerolewillleadandoverseeregulatorycomplianceandAML/CTFobligationsacrossaportfolioofclientmandateswithintheRegion.Theroleensuresclientsarefullyalignedwithregulatoryexpectationsbyimplementingbest-in-classcomplianceframeworks,conductingongoingmonitoring,andservingastheprincipalregulatoryliaison.ReportingtotheDirectorofCompliance,theroledrivesbusinessgrowthbyconvertingexistingrelationshipsintonewopportunitiesandsupportingtheexpansionofthecompliancepracticeacrossouroperatingjurisdictions.Thispositionplaysacriticalroleinsafeguardingregulatoryintegrity,strengtheningclienttrust,andelevatingJAP'scompliancestandardsacrossmultiplejurisdictions.
12–18MonthMissionOutcomes(“WhatSuccessLooksLike”)
Mission/Outcome -ActasatrustedoutsourcedComplianceOfficerandMLRO.
SuccessMetrics/Measures

• Timelyexecutionofcompliancedeliverables;clients’regulatoryobligationsconsistentlymet.EffectivecommunicationwithRegulators.

Mission/Outcome -Deliverhigh-qualityRegulatoryComplianceandAMLservicestoclients.
SuccessMetrics/Measures

• Applicationssubmittedonschedule;licensesobtainedwithminimalRegulatorqueriesorrejections.
• Positiveclientfeedbackoncompliancesupport.Nomaterialregulatorybreachesorauditfindings.

Mission/Outcome -DevelopandimplementrobustComplianceandAMLframeworksandtrainingprograms.
SuccessMetrics/Measures

• Policiesalignedwithregulatoryrequirements;RegularAMLandCompliancetrainingconducted,resultinginimprovedComplianceawarenessamongClients.

Mission/Outcome -Audit,monitor,andimprovecomplianceprocesses.
SuccessMetrics/Measures

• Regularcompliancereviewscompleted;identifiedgapsaddressedwithcorrectiveaction;internalcontrolsstrengthened.

Mission/Outcome -ManageandexpandthecomplianceclientportfoliowhilesupportingbusinessgrowthacrosstheRegion.
SuccessMetrics/Measures

• Newbusinessopportunitiesidentifiedandsupported.Strengthenedclientretentionandsatisfaction.
• Growthinbrandvisibilityandmarketpresence.

Mission/Outcome -ContinuouslyimprovecomplianceandAML/CTFsystems.
SuccessMetrics/Measures

• Implementationofnewprocesses,tools,orautomation;measurablereductionincompliancerisks;adoptionofindustrybestpractices.

Mission/Outcome -Strengthenbusinessdevelopmentandclientengagement.
SuccessMetrics/Measures

• Newclientacquisitions;increasedmarketshareandrevenuefromcomplianceservices;successfulrepresentationatindustryevents.

Mission/Outcome - Contributetofirmculture,brand,andpeopledevelopment.
SuccessMetrics/Measures

• Positiveinternalandexternalstakeholderfeedback.
• Supportinrecruitmentandretentioninitiatives.
• Activementorshipandknowledgesharingwithintheteam;strongpromotionofJAPbrandandculture.

KeyAccountabilities
RegulatoryComplianceDelivery
KeyResponsibilities

• ProvideongoingcomplianceandAMLsupporttoclients.
• Draft,implement,andmanagecomplianceandAMLframeworks.
• Ensureadherencetolocalandinternationalregulatoryrequirements.

SuccessIndicators

• Compliancedeliverablescompletedontime.
• Policiesandproceduresalignedwithlatestlaws.
• Nomaterialcomplianceissues.

Audit&Monitoring
KeyResponsibilities

• Coordinateinternal/externalaudits.
• Conductcompliancereviewsandspotchecks.
• Identifyandremediatecontrolweaknesses.

SuccessIndicators

• Compliancereviewscompletedonschedule.
• Gapsaddressedwithcorrectiveaction.
• Strengthenedinternalcontrols.

Training&Awareness
KeyResponsibilities

• Delivertrainingoncompliance,AML,andgovernancetopics.
• Buildclientawarenessofemergingregulationsandrisks.

SuccessIndicators

• Clientconfirmationofdeliveryofeffectiveandtimelytraining.
• Fullclientparticipation(forrequiredroles),withpositiveparticipantfeedback.
• Evidenceofdeliveryofrelevantupdatestoenhanceclientawareness.

BusinessDevelopment&BrandRepresentation
KeyResponsibilities

• ContributingtotheFirm’ssuccessbysupportingtheseniorteaminexecutingclientmandates,helpingwiththeoriginationofnewbusiness,andrepresentingtheFirmatindustryandpromotionalevents.

SuccessIndicators

• Positivefeedbackfromseniorteam.Newbusinessopportunitiesidentifiedandsupported.Activeparticipationinevents.

Leadership&Communication
KeyResponsibilities

• Communicatecompliancerisksandobligationstoseniormanagement.
• Fosterrelationshipswithstakeholders,auditors,regulators,andclients.
• Representconsultancyprofessionally.

SuccessIndicators

• Effectiveriskcommunication.
• Strongstakeholderrelationships;professionalrepresentationatalllevels.

ContinuousImprovement
KeyResponsibilities

• Stayupdatedonregulatorydevelopments.
• Refinecompliance/AMLsystems,processes,andtraining.
• Implementbestpractices.

SuccessIndicators

• Implementationofimprovedprocesses/tools.
• Measurablereductionincompliancerisk.
• Adoptionofindustrybestpractices.

Team&CultureContribution
KeyResponsibilities

• PromoteJ.Awan&Partners'cultureandbrand.Supporttalentattractionandretention.Coachandmentorjuniorteammembers.

SuccessIndicators

• Positiveinternalengagementscores.Contributiontoteamdevelopmentinitiatives.Evidenceofmentorshipandknowledgesharing.

CoreCompetencies

• RegulatoryExpertise&StrategicMindset:Demonstrableexperienceengagingwithregulatoryauthoritiesacrosstheregion,withtheabilitytodesignandimplementcomplianceprogramsthatmitigateriskanddriveorganisationaleffectiveness.
• OperationalExcellence:ExperiencedinexecutingcomplianceandAMLprogramsefficiently,ensuringhigh-qualitydeliverablesandadherencetodeadlinesacrossmultipleclientmandates.
• Analytical&Problem-SolvingSkills:Exceptionalcapabilitytoanalysecomplexregulatoryissues,interpretrequirements,andtranslatethemintoactionable,fit-for-purposesolutions.
• Integrity&Accountability:Upholdsthehighestprofessionalandethicalstandards,maintainsconfidentiality,anddemonstratesreliabilityandaccountabilityinallactivities.
• StakeholderManagement&CulturalAgility:Skilledatbuildingpartnershipsandinfluencingclients,regulators,andinternalteams,withtheadaptabilitytoworkeffectivelyacrossdiverse organisationsandculturalcontexts.

Role-SpecificCompetencies

• Compliance&AMLExpertise:Hands- on experience designing, implementing, and overseeing regulatory compliance and AML frameworks within financial services, with proven ability to manage obligationsacrossapplicable regulatoryregimesincludingbutnotlimitedtoDFSA,ADGM,QFCRA,FCA,andCMA.
• KYC&RegulatoryDelivery:ProvenKYCandduediligencecapabilityincludingriskclassificationandSLA-driven delivery, with the ability to translate evolving regulatory requirements into practical,fit-for-purposepoliciesandprocedures.
• Organisation&Execution:Strongabilitytomanagemultiplecomplianceprojectsandcompetingdeadlinessimultaneously,workingindependentlyunderpressurewhilemaintainingaccuracy and quality of delivery.
• Stakeholder&CommunicationSkills:Exceptionaloralandwrittencommunicationskillsforeffectiveinteractionwithclients,regulators,andseniorleadership,withstronginterpersonalskillsto build and maintain productive working relationships.

SkillsandKnowledge

• RegulatoryKnowledge:In-depthunderstandingofapplicableregulatoryframeworksincludingbutnotlimitedtoDFSA,ADGM,QFCRA,FCA,andCMA,withprovenexperienceinteractingwith regulatoryauthorities.
• Communication&Presentation:ExcellentoralandwrittencommunicationskillsinEnglish(additionallanguagesanadvantage),withtheabilitytointeracteffectivelyatallorganisationallevels and deliver clear, professional presentations to clients, regulators and senior leadership.
• Organisation,Execution&AttentiontoDetail:Highlymotivatedandorganisedself-starter;capableofmanagingmultiplepriorities,maintainingstructuredworkflows,anddeliveringhigh-qualityoutputsindependentlyunderpressure.
• ProfessionalIntegrity&Accountability:Displaysdiscipline,accountability,confidentiality,andhighethicalstandardsinallprofessionalactivities,withtheresiliencetothriveinfast-pacedenvironmentswhileconsistentlydeliveringqualityoutcomes.

Education

• Bachelor’sdegreeinLaw,Finance,Economics,orAccountancy.

Experience

• SignificantdemonstrableexperienceindealingwithregulatoryauthoritieswithintheRegion.
• Minimum8yearsoverallindustryexperience,withatleast4yearsinComplianceroleswithinFinancialServices.
• Directexperienceindevelopingandimplementingcomplianceprogramsisessential.
• Directexperienceincreatingandimplementingregulatorycomplianceprogramswithinasuccessfulfinancialservicesorganization.

AdditionalRequirements

• CAMS,CISI,orICAqualificationspreferred.StrongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillsinEnglish;additionallanguagesareaplus.

Culture&ValuesAlignment

• Embodyagrowthmindsetandproactivelearningapproach.
• Demonstrateresilienceandadaptabilityinafast-paced,evolvingenvironment.
• Exhibitprofessionalmaturityandintegrityinhandlingsensitiveissues.
• Buildtrustandcredibilitywithbothleadershipandteammembers.
• Alignwithj.awan&partners'scorevaluesofExcellence,Integrity,andInnovation.

Rewards&Growth

• Competitivesalaryandbenefitspackage.
• Opportunitiesforcareergrowthinaglobal,fast-scalingorganization.
• Continuouslearninganddevelopmentopportunities