Compliance Manager - CMA Regulated

Regulatory ComplianceMaintain and continuously develop the company's compliance framework in line with applicable UAE regulatory requirements and CMA rules and regulations.Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the company's business, products, policies and procedures.Provide practical regulatory advice to senior management and relevant business functions.Ensure the company's activities remain aligned with applicable regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards.Support regulatory applications, notifications, submissions and ongoing regulatory correspondence where required.Assist with regulatory examinations, inspections, audits and information requests.Compliance Monitoring & RiskDevelop and execute a risk-based compliance monitoring and testing programme.Conduct regular compliance reviews across business activities, processes and controls.Identify regulatory and compliance risks and recommend appropriate remediation measures.Track compliance issues, action plans and remediation activities through to completion.Prepare regular compliance reports and updates for senior management and relevant committees.Maintain appropriate compliance records, registers and documentation.AML / CFT & Financial CrimeSupport the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of the company's AML/CFT and financial crime compliance framework.Work closely with relevant stakeholders on customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring requirements.Assist with the review and escalation of potentially suspicious or unusual activity in accordance with applicable requirements.Support AML/CFT risk assessments and periodic reviews of relevant policies and controls.Ensure appropriate regulatory reporting and escalation processes are followed.Policies & ProceduresDevelop, review and update compliance policies, procedures and internal controls.Ensure regulatory requirements are effectively translated into practical business processes.Provide compliance guidance to internal teams on new products, processes, campaigns and business initiatives.Conduct compliance reviews of marketing and client-facing materials where required.Maintain an up-to-date regulatory obligations framework.Training & Compliance CultureDeliver compliance and regulatory training to employees.Promote a strong culture of regulatory awareness and ethical conduct across the organisation.Provide ongoing guidance to business teams regarding compliance obligations and best practices.Stakeholder ManagementWork closely with senior management, Legal, Risk, Operations, Finance, HR, Sales and other business functions.Act as a key compliance point of contact for internal stakeholders.Liaise with external advisers and regulatory bodies where required.Support the Head of Compliance in maintaining effective governance and regulatory relationships.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, Risk Management or a related discipline.5+ years of relevant compliance experience within financial services, investment firms, brokerage, banking, fintech or a similarly regulated environment.Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements, preferably with direct experience working with CMA-regulated entities.Experience in regulatory compliance, compliance monitoring and risk-based compliance frameworks.Strong understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions and financial crime controls.Experience preparing compliance reports, policies, procedures and regulatory submissions.Experience dealing with regulators, regulatory inspections, audits or regulatory information requests is highly desirable.Strong understanding of governance, risk and internal control frameworks.Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple compliance priorities in a fast-paced environment.