Head of Compliance - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Interpolitan Money

    Interpolitan Money
    Interpolitan Money Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    2 days ago

    Description

    Interpolitan exists to empower global opportunity, for clients, partners, and people.

    We are a premium cross-border capital platform supporting corporates, funds, family offices, private clients, and professional intermediaries operating internationally. Our regulated, multi-currency solutions enable clients to structure, move, and deploy capital across jurisdictions with speed, confidence, and control.

    International finance has long been shaped by friction, opacity, and inflexible legacy models. Interpolitan was built to remove those constraints, combining regulatory rigour with commercial agility and a relationship-led approach to service.

    We are a values-led organisation, guided by integrity, accountability, and long-term thinking. These principles underpin how we operate, how we partner, and how we scale responsibly, ethically, and with intent.

    With operations across the UK, UAE, India, and Canada, Interpolitan is entering a decisive phase of growth. We are strengthening our executive leadership team to support the next stage of international scale and platform evolution.

    About the Role

    Our UAE entity provides Asset Management and Payment Advisory Services. As part of the Interpolitan Money Group, we serve clients from across the United Kingdom, Canada and India, as well as Dubai (Licenced in DIFC).

    As we invest into our growth, we are looking for a talented Head of Compliance, who will also act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer to help drive our existing business in the DIFC and further regulatory expansion further into the United Arab Emirates.

    This role encompasses the Authorised Individual Functions of the Compliance Officer and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

    What You'll Be Doing

    • Controlling and managing the compliance function of Interpolitan Money (DIFC) Ltd.
    • Responsible for 2nd Line financial crime matters including onboarding, transaction monitoring, screening and client reviews.
    • Producing and submitting reports to the appropriate regulatory authorities in a timely and accurate manner.
    • Maintaining and evolving policies and procedures for the DIFC business as well as reviewing and providing input for Group wide policies and procedures.
    • Engaging with colleagues, both from within the wider Group Compliance function and the wider business, as a subject matter expert, to train and upskill. 
    • Working with banking and payment partners to ensure that both day-to-day queries are met as well as annual reporting.
    • To act as the local Data Protection Officer, overseeing the DIFC entities approach to data protection as part of the Group's global approach to data security.
    • To provide management information to the Chief Risk Officer and Board of Directors to attest to the performance of the DIFC compliance function.
    • To continue and oversee the application with the Central Bank of the UAE and creation of a dedicated UAE mainland payments business.
    Requirements
    • Prior experience as a senior member of a Compliance Department is vital. This is a hands on, active role. You will be expected to both do and lead to ensure to success.
    • Experience of either working within an asset management, fund, payments or banking business based in the UAE with respect to anti-money laundering, regulatory compliance and data protection.
    • Deep knowledge of both the CBUAE and DIFC rulebooks are a must to manage both existing regulatory requirements and reporting as well as understand future requirements as they develop.
    • ACAMS or ICA certification or similar.
    • A confident decision maker who can articulate and communicate their rationale to feedback to the wider business.
    • The ability to be able to work within a multi-jurisdiction Group, with a wider Group Compliance function, that shares resources and processes where appropriate.
    • The ability to work independently and prioritise.
    • To be able to horizon scan and communicate evolving or new regulatory requirements in good time.
    Benefits
    • Equity participation (ESOP) aligned to long-term value creation
    • Private health insurance
    • Compulsory birthday off
    • Annual Unplugged Week
    • Quarterly team celebrations
    • Two paid days per year for volunteering or charitable initiatives

    Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Submit your application today and help shape the future of finance.

    Interpolitan is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment where we learn from each other. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives, and believe our differences add value to our organisation.

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