VP - Compliance

Qataryello; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qataryello is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee compliance activities globally, focusing on anti-money laundering and regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate will have 5-12 years of experience within the compliance sector in financial services or investment environments.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law and a Master's degree, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. This role is pivotal in maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 5-12 years' experience in compliance within financial services or investment environments.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance activities including anti-money laundering and ethics.
• Formulate compliance policies in line with regulations.
• Lead compliance testing activities and identify risks.

Skills

Compliance management

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

The client is an international investment organisation operating across key global financial centres. It invests across sectors and places strong emphasis on governance, regulatory integrity, and robust compliance practices across its operations.

The role reporting to the Head of Compliance will have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Oversee global standards compliance activities, including anti‑money laundering, ethics, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Formulate and maintain compliance policies in line with international regulations and licensing requirements
• Lead compliance monitoring and testing activities, identifying risks and strengthening internal controls
• Provide advisory support to investment and business teams on group and local regulatory obligations, including matters related to fund promotion and cross‑border activity
• Deliver targeted compliance training to business units and promote awareness of evolving regulatory requirements
• Support compliance leadership with team development, resource planning, and performance oversight
• Identify areas of vulnerability and emerging risk, ensuring timely remediation and alignment of policies across jurisdictions

Qualifications

• 5-12 years' experience in compliance within financial services, asset management, or investment‑related environments
• Bachelor's degree in Law and a Master's degree from an accredited institution
• Experience working with regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
• Demonstrated involvement in designing, implementing, or operating compliance programmes
• Ability to advise stakeholders on regulatory obligations in a commercial environment
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, international setting on a fixed‑term basis