Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW



PURPOSE OF JOB



Act as the Compliance Consultant and provide compliance and administrative services.



MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES



The Compliance Consultant will:


Perform the compliance officer, money laundering reporting officer ("MLRO") and risk manager functions for several DIFC and/or ADGM based regulated financial service providers. Establish and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, authorities and business partners. Ensure adequate time registration and communication. Ensure correct and timely clients` invoicing. Organize first line follow-up on outstanding invoices with the clients. Report delivery issues and complaints to the management. Encourage participation in Compliance client projects, framework development, regulatory update and quality control projects. Collaborate with the management in the development of new services efforts to increase efficiency and effectiveness creating a positive working environment. Handle authorization / incorporation projects for JTC regulated clients.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS


Master's degree in law, financial management, business administration or similar. Registration with the DFSA and FSRA or other financial services regulator as responsible individual for the compliance, MLRO and risk management functions. Minimum of three years of relevant experience in compliance, MLRO and/or risk management functions at senior management level. Knowledge and understanding of concepts and regulatory requirements that are common in the financial services industry. Involvement in compliance, MLRO and/or risk management functions at senior management level. Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues. Team leadership skills. Consultancy skills: ability to communicate with relevant stakeholders (senior management, directors, shareholders, auditors, regulators and authorities) with an appropriate level of diplomacy and solution driven mindset. * Attention to detail and quality.