Risk and Compliance Officer - Capital Market - Contract

📌 Job Title: Risk and Compliance Officer - Capital Market - Contract📍 Location: Dubai, UAE🕐 Employment type: Contract, 3 months extendable to 1 year🌍 Environment: Capital Market EnvironmentAbout the RoleWe are searching on behalf of our client for this role. This position is not with OVI.Join our client as a Risk and Compliance Officer. You'll be the sole expert in risk and compliance, working on-site in Dubai. This role is perfect for someone with an owner mentality, ready to take charge and make an impact in a dynamic environment.Key Responsibilities• Ensure compliance with SCA/CMA regulations and AML/CFT regimes.• Engage directly with regulators on compliance matters, inspections, and reporting.• Build and maintain strong relationships with CMA contacts.Your Profile• 5–10 years of direct hands-on compliance and AML experience in an SCA/CMA-regulated investment firm, brokerage, or asset manager.• Established credibility with CMA contacts.• Working knowledge of rulebooks and federal AML/CFT regime.What's Offered• Fixed-term contract for 3 months, extendable to 1 year based on performance.• Opportunity to work in a global, equity-partnered team.• On-site position in Dubai.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a proactive, passionate professional with a go-getter attitude. Fluency in Arabic and certifications like CAMS or ICA are a plus, enhancing your ability to engage with stakeholders and regulators effectively. If you're ready to lead risk and compliance efforts in a capital market environment, we'd love to hear from you.When you apply to this role, AI may be used to help analyse and format your information so the hiring team can review it more easily.