Wealth Management Compliance Officer - Associate - Dubai

Goldman Sachs; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Dubai is looking for an experienced compliance professional to advise on transactions, conduct reviews, and develop compliance policies. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, knowledge of the MENA regulatory environment, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic compliance team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Professional development opportunities

Wellness and mindfulness programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of compliance or relevant financial services experience.
• Good knowledge of the MENA regulatory environment.
• Experience in trade surveillance or equivalent monitoring activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to the business on live queries and transactions.
• Conduct trading and suitability reviews.
• Develop and implement compliance-related policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Goldman Sachs Global Compliance is dedicated to protecting the reputation of the firm, managing risk, and helping to advance the business of the firm. From global financial centers to important developing markets, Global Compliance professionals interpret and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and determine how the firm can appropriately pursue global market opportunities. Global Compliance is organized broadly into divisional compliance groups and centralized compliance groups. This role supports the growing Wealth Management Business unit in the MENA region.

OUR IMPACT :

Our division prevents, detects, and mitigates compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm’s culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm’s enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm’s second line of defence, Compliance assesses the firm’s compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules, and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures, and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils, and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm’s responses to regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries. You'll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

1. Provide advice to the business on live queries and/or transactions.
2. Conduct trading and suitability reviews.
3. Develop and implement compliance-related policies and procedures.
4. Review and sign off on marketing materials prepared for distribution to clients and prospects.
5. Manage compliance-led projects and represent PWM Divisional Compliance on firmwide and cross-regional projects and working groups.
6. Impact analysis and implementation of regulatory changes affecting the PWM business.
7. Develop and deliver training for business personnel.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree and/or professional compliance/financial services qualification.
• 3+ years’ compliance or relevant financial services experience. Private wealth management/retail client experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of the MENA regulatory environment and local rules.
• Knowledge of other international regulatory regimes is an advantage.
• Experience in trade surveillance or equivalent monitoring activities.
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound and balanced judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital, and ideas to help our clients, shareholders, and communities grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices worldwide. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth through training, development, networks, benefits, wellness, and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at /careers.

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities or special needs during our recruitment process.