Compliance Manager - Dubai - Precious Metals

A great opportunity to join an award winning Global Precious Metals Trading and Retail Group as a Compliance Manager based in Dubai. Head of Compliance / Compliance Manager

Location: DubaiMarlin Selection is recruiting a Head of Compliance on behalf of a leading international gold and precious metals group.

This is an opportunity for an experienced compliance leader to shape the group’s global compliance strategy, strengthen governance and oversee investigations across its retail, manufacturing and supply chain operations.You will lead the compliance function across all regions, working closely with executive leadership, regional teams and the Board to ensure the business meets its regulatory obligations and maintains high standards of integrity. The role combines strategic leadership with responsibility for financial crime controls, investigations, risk management and public company readiness.Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance Strategy & Regulatory OversightDevelop and maintain an enterprise-wide compliance framework covering AML/CFT, KYC, enhanced due diligence, sanctions, anti-bribery, consumer protection, data privacy and corporate governance.Keep policies, procedures and codes of conduct aligned with regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.Lead compliance risk assessments, maintain risk registers and oversee monitoring, mitigation and escalation.Act as a key contact for regulators, external auditors, law enforcement and industry bodies.Investigations, Ethics & Internal ControlsLead investigations into fraud, theft, inventory discrepancies, conflicts of interest, data misuse and suspicious transactions.Oversee the full investigation lifecycle, ensuring appropriate evidence handling, confidentiality, reporting and remediation.Manage whistleblowing arrangements and promote a culture of accountability and non-retaliation.Strengthen controls over high-value inventory, system access, segregation of duties and vendor relationships.Support internal and external audits, ensuring findings are addressed and corrective actions completed.Supply Chain & Third-Party ComplianceOversee compliance across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics and technology suppliers.Strengthen ethical sourcing, material traceability and chain-of-custody controls.Develop risk-based due diligence and ongoing monitoring for suppliers, franchisees, manufacturers and other business partners.Manage related-party disclosures and conflicts of interest.Support compliance with relevant labour, environmental, safety, cybersecurity and data protection standards.Leadership, Training & Board ReportingLead and develop the Compliance & Investigations team, setting clear objectives and performance measures.Deliver practical compliance and ethics training tailored to regional requirements and business risks.Provide executive leadership and the Board/Audit Committee with clear reporting on compliance risks, investigations, losses and remediation.Advise senior stakeholders on governance, regulatory developments and ethical business practices.Drive improvements in compliance systems, processes and reporting.Candidate RequirementsAt least 10 years’ experience across compliance, financial crime, investigations, audit, risk management or governance, including leadership responsibility.Strong knowledge of compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions, particularly AML/CFT, sanctions, governance and internal controls.A proven record of managing fraud, ethics, whistleblowing and conflict-of-interest investigations.Experience developing compliance frameworks, risk assessments, monitoring programmes and effective controls.Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience reporting to senior executives and Boards.A degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications would be advantageous.Professional qualifications such as CAMS, ICA, CIA, CFE, CISA or equivalent would be beneficial.Experience within jewellery, precious metals, retail, financial services or complex supply chain businesses is preferred.The OpportunityThis role offers broad international responsibility and the opportunity to influence how a major gold and jewellery business manages risk, strengthens governance and prepares for its next stage of development.To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Marlin Selection with your CV.