Vice President – Compliance

UVALIFE; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

UVALIFE in Dubai seeks a strategic Vice President – Compliance to lead and strengthen the organization's compliance framework, policies, and regulatory obligations.

You will oversee monitoring, risk assessments, investigations, and reporting, and collaborate with legal, risk, finance, and operations to address gaps. You will develop training and escalation processes, and clearly communicate complex regulations to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Admin, Risk Management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead development and implementation of policies and control frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Certifications such as CAMS, CCEP, CRCM, ICA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise senior management on impact and risks.
• Oversee compliance monitoring, risk assessments, internal reviews, investigations, and reporting.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, finance, operations to remediate gaps and improve controls.
• Support the development of compliance training and escalation mechanisms.
• Communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Risk management

Internal controls

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Investigation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compliance management systems

Job description

Vice President – Compliance

We are seeking a strategic, ethical, and detail-oriented Vice President – Compliance to lead and oversee the organization’s compliance framework, policies, and regulatory requirements. The role is responsible for strengthening compliance standards, identifying potential regulatory risks, and ensuring business activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and industry standards.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities include developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive compliance policies, procedures, and controls. You will monitor regulatory developments, assess their potential impact on the organization, and provide guidance to senior management on compliance matters and emerging risks. The role involves overseeing compliance monitoring, risk assessments, internal reviews, investigations, and reporting activities. You will work closely with legal, risk management, finance, operations, and other business functions to identify compliance gaps and implement appropriate corrective actions. You will also support the development of compliance training and awareness programs, maintain effective reporting mechanisms, and ensure significant compliance matters are escalated appropriately. The position requires strong judgment, independence, confidentiality, and the ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field. Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and regulatory expectations. Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills. Strong ability to develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder management abilities. Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business processes. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities. High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical judgment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or relevant compliance and risk management systems. Ability to work effectively with senior management, regulators, auditors, legal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. Professional certifications such as CAMS, CCEP, CRCM, ICA, or relevant compliance qualifications are an advantage.