Head of Compliance

4 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates VCG Markets Full time 120,000 - 200,000 per year

We are seeking a
dynamic, experienced, and highly organized Head of Compliance
to join our team in Dubai.

Position Overview

The 
Head of Compliance
 is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a robust compliance framework across the group's legal entities operating in different jurisdictions. This role ensures adherence to all applicable local and international laws and regulations, including AML/CFT, licensing requirements, data protection, FATCA/CRS, governance, and industry best practices, acts as the primary point of contact for regulators, financial institutions, external auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

A. Regulatory Compliance & Licensing

B. AML/CFT Compliance

C. Compliance Framework & Policies

D. Risk Management

E. Monitoring & Reporting

F. Advisory & Support

G. Training & Awareness

H. Group Coordination

Qualifications & Experience

Required

  • UAE compliance experience is mandatory
  • CISI UAE rules and regulations certificate is mandatory
  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, or related field.
  • Minimum 
    5–8 years of compliance experience
    , preferably in financial services, fintech, investment, brokerage, or payments.
  • Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, FATF standards, sanctions, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Proven experience dealing with regulators, audits, and high-level corporate governance.

Preferred

  • Professional certifications:
  • CAMS, ICA, CISI, CFA, ACAMS, or equivalent.
  • Experience with MSB, PSP, FX brokerage, virtual asset service providers, or investment dealers.
  • Experience managing teams across multiple countries.

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