Sr. IT Compliance Officer

Solytics Infotech; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Solytics Partners Careers is looking for a Senior IT Compliance Officer in Dubai. This role entails ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements within the technology environment, specifically focusing on AML and financial crime risk management. Candidates should have over 6 years of relevant experience, ideally from a banking background. The position requires strong knowledge of IT controls and AML monitoring systems, along with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory risk, or AML within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC) and AML monitoring systems.
• Prior banking experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic compliance reviews of IT systems and operational processes.
• Draft and enhance IT compliance policies, ensuring they reflect regulatory requirements.
• Continuously monitor regulatory developments impacting IT and AML compliance.
• Investigate compliance breaches and coordinate with legal and HR teams.

Skills

Compliance reviews

Risk mitigation

IT General Controls

AML monitoring systems

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Professional certifications such as ICA or CAMS

Tools

Compliance-related systems

Job description

Solytics Partners is a Global Analytics firm, recognized with multiple industry awards for innovation and excellence. Our team comprises experts with deep domain knowledge in risk, analytics, AI/ML, AML/FCC, and fraud. By converging this expertise with cutting‑edge technologies like AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs), we deliver powerful automated platforms and incisive point solutions.

Our offerings enable clients to streamline and future‑proof their risk, AML, and analytics processes, comply seamlessly with global regulations, and safeguard financial systems. Whether it’s solving complex challenges or driving operational efficiency, Solytics Partners is committed to empowering organizations with transformative tools to stay ahead in an evolving regulatory landscape.

Job Summary

The Senior IT Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s technology environment, systems, and processes comply with applicable regulatory requirements, internal governance standards, and financial crime prevention frameworks.

The role combines regulatory oversight, IT control evaluation, risk mitigation, and cross‑functional coordination to strengthen the organization’s compliance posture, particularly within AML and financial crime risk management.

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Controls & Compliance Reviews

Conduct periodic compliance reviews of IT systems, applications, and operational processes.

Identify control gaps, vulnerabilities, and regulatory exposure areas.

Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation, system evidence, and control validation.

2. Policy Governance & Framework Enhancement

Draft, revise, and enhance IT compliance policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.

Ensure policies reflect evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Embed compliance standards into day‑to‑day IT operations.

Assess technology‑related compliance risks using a risk‑based methodology.

Prioritize identified issues and develop corrective action plans.

Track remediation progress and ensure timely closure of findings.

4. Regulatory Monitoring

Continuously monitor local and international regulatory developments impacting IT and AML compliance.

Evaluate regulatory changes and coordinate required system/process updates.

Prepare structured compliance reports, risk summaries, and audit findings for senior management and regulators.

Escalate material compliance concerns appropriately and maintain robust documentation trails.

6. Awareness & Advisory

Conduct compliance awareness sessions and provide guidance to employees on IT governance and AML‑related controls.

Serve as a subject matter resource on IT compliance matters.

7. Issue Management

Investigate compliance breaches, irregularities, or control failures.

Coordinate with Legal, HR, Internal Audit, and Risk teams for resolution and documentation.

8. Systems Alignment with Regulatory Requirements

Work closely with the IT function to ensure AML systems and related applications remain aligned with regulatory expectations and internal standards.

Support enhancements, tuning, and optimization of AML monitoring tools.

Key Requirements

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline

Professional certifications such as ICA, CAMS, or equivalent are advantageous

Experience

Minimum 6+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory risk, or AML within financial services

Prior banking experience is mandatory

Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC) and AML monitoring systems

Familiarity with financial crime typologies and banking products

Proficiency in MS Office and compliance‑related systems

Understanding of risk‑based compliance methodologies

Exposure to statistical or analytical tools is an added advantage