Compliance Officer/MLRO - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Client of Michael Page

Description

• Market leading compensation, huge opportunity for growth and development
• Opportunity to work at one of the world's leading international consultancies About Our Client Our client is a leading, multinational consultancy with offices located in each of the world's key financial centres, including the DIFC, Dubai. They have an extremely strong reputation in the local market, and as such are looking to hire a strong Compliance Officer into their compliance consultancy division.

• Liaising with the DFSA/FSRA for compliance-related matters
• Keeping up-to-date with the relevant DFSA/FSRA rules, regulations and requirements
• Review of compliance and internal control procedures and ensuring that they are in adherence with the firm's Compliance and other manuals, as well as all applicable legislations
• Ensuring that the firm's Compliance Manual and related documents are kept up-to-date
• Providing guidance (and assistance where relevant) to senior management and employees of the firm on DFSA/FSRA compliance-related matters
• Administering firm policies in relation to managing conflict of interests, personal account transactions, use of marketing material, etc.
• Establishing and maintaining relevant systems, controls and policies in relation to anti-money laundering laws applicable to the firm
• Providing or coordinating relevant AML training to the employees of the firm
• Reviewing and updating the firm's AML manual as required
• Liaising with the relevant authorities, as may be required, in relation to the firm's AML matters.
• Overseeing staff awareness and training on compliance matters; providing necessary compliance related training to employees and assist in enhancing compliance culture at the firm
• Handling communications with the DFSA/FSRA, obtaining approvals as required, notifying the regulator as required for all compliance-related matter
• Overseeing submission of regulatory returns by the firm
• Maintaining firm records and registers as required under applicable rules and regulations, including, without limitation, registers in relation to breaches, complaints, suspicious transactions, training, etc.
• Reporting to and liaising with the SEO, Group Compliance Officer and the Board, as required, on compliance related matters; management of the firm's internal and external compliance reporting processes
• Implementing and updating the firm's Compliance Monitoring Programme,
• AML Business Risk Assessment as required;
• Monitoring, as relevant, compliance by the funds that the firm administers with applicable rules and regulations and other international guidelines and regulations; and
• Handling other ad-hoc compliance-related projects that may be assigned from time to time.

• Manage production of client daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual requirements;
• Ensure deliverables are produced and reviewed to a high standard and delivered in a timely manner;
• Ensure deliverables are produced in line with the appropriate regulatory standards, local regulations, policies and procedures;
• Build excellent working relationships with clients;
• Strong interpersonal, team work and attention to detail;
• Ensure all work undertaken complies with the client's documentation, relevant regulatory requirements and anti-money laundering regulations;
• Review and recommend changes to client deliverable processes; The Successful Applicant
• DIFC/ADGM experience/authorised
• Quick to grasp and implement knowledge,
• Has strong PC skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Possess excellent interpersonal and written communications skills,
• Be a proactive team player with a positive attitude towards problem resolution with strong attention to detail,
• Has ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines What's on Offer
• A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
• The ability to define marketing processes to drive innovation and have a tangible impact on the business
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on the business
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction Contact Conor Lees Quote job ref JN Job summary Sector Banking & Financial Services Subsector Compliance & Legal Industry Financial Services Location Dubai Contract type Permanent Consultant name Conor Lees Job reference JN Desired Candidate Profile