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Senior Manager/Manager - Compliance

j. awan & partners

Posted 3 hours ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Requirements

Compliance, AML/CTF, Regulatory Governance

Required Skills

Regulatory Compliance AML/CTF Risk Management

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee regulatory compliance and AML/CTF obligations across a portfolio of client mandates within the ADGM / DIFC and UAE markets.
  • Ensure clients are fully aligned with regulatory expectations by implementing industry-leading compliance frameworks, conducting ongoing monitoring, and serving as the principal regulatory liaison.
  • Drive business growth by converting existing relationships into new opportunities and supporting the expansion of the compliance practice across Dubai and the wider UAE.
  • Conduct internal training and awareness programs.
  • Audit, monitor, and improve compliance processes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
  • Foster leadership, team development, and company culture.
  • Continuously improve compliance and AML/CTF systems.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in compliance, AML/CTF, and regulatory governance.
  • Strong understanding of ADGM/FSRA or DIFC/DFSA regulations.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage sensitive matters.
  • Strong leadership and team development abilities.
  • Experience in business development and client engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a compliance leadership role.
  • Knowledge of RegTech solutions.
  • Familiarity with international compliance frameworks.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible work environment

About the Company

At j. awan & partners, we believe in "challenging the status quo every day", delivering seamless excellence to our customers across the world. We challenge the status quo by making tailor-made solutions to meet the specific requirements of our client’s business interests and delivering our solutions to their needs with effective simplicity. We understand that time is precious and as such our tailor-made solutions are simple to understand, simple to embed and simple to use. We are a fast-growing international Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Consultancy with our headquarters in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). We also have our own Technology company creating bespoke cutting edge RegTech solutions. Our business presence covers multiple jurisdictions with offices in the UAE, KSA, UK & Ireland, Singapore, Porto, Pakistan, Qatar and now in South Africa. We provide Regulatory Governance, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Recruitment and Technology services (the "Services") to a large number of clients including global, regional and local financial services institutions, governments and other industry partners.

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