Vice President, Compliance Consulting

Responsibilities

• Undertake reviews following a risk‑based approach, identifying control failings and operational weaknesses
• Provide on‑the‑job and ad hoc advice and support to clients
• Draft reports for firms and international regulators
• Collate and manipulate data, visualising trends and patterns in performance
• Prepare pitch documents and proposals and engage in business development
• Act as outsourced CO/MLRO/Deputy MLRO for ADGM and DIFC regulated asset management clients
• Oversee and update compliance policies, procedures, risk assessments, and monitoring plans
• Lead or support licensing and authorisation projects for ADGM and DIFC entities
• Conduct compliance audits, AML reviews, and gap assessments
• Liaise with regulators (FSRA/DFSA) on behalf of clients

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of proven compliance experience within a regulator, financial institution or consulting firm
• Compliance consulting and Financial Services experience
• Experience acting as, or supporting, a Compliance Officer or MLRO for a DFSA or FSRA regulated firm
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Prior experience in Anti‑Money Laundering, Operational Risk or Risk Management regulatory projects
• Prior experience in internal audit roles is a plus
• Proven regulatory experience and knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications such as International Compliance Association (ICA), Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI), or ACAMS