Compliance Officer - Hedge Fund - Dubai Office

A rapidly expanding, European hedge fund is looking to hire its first Compliance Officer into their newly-established Dubai office.They have had exceptional performance and have rapidly increased in both AUM and headcount. Given their growth in London, they have recently launched a Dubai office and are now focused on this buildout.They are looking to hire a Compliance Officer to cover a generalist role. You will be responsible for everything, including monitoring, AML, policies and procedures, surveillance, and advisory. You will work closely with their global compliance team and get exposure across jurisdictions, including EMEA and APAC.The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience. In-house buy-side experience is a must, with hedge funds being a strong preference. Candidates must have experience covering DFSA regulations and Category 3C firms. A broad and varied product knowledge is also preferred. This is a truly exciting opportunity to join a growing hedge fund and be a part of their new Dubai office. There is the opportunity for this hire to become a regional head in the near future.