The demand for compliance professionals is rising, reflecting the increasing complexity of regulations across various sectors. These roles are crucial for organizations aiming to maintain ethical standards and adhere to legal requirements. Professionals in this field work to develop, implement, and monitor 85 Compliance jobs in the United Arab Emirates
Compliance Officer
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Deluxe Holiday Homes is one of the Middle East’s largest vacation‑rental and property‑management operators. The Group manages 800 + holiday homes, runs real‑estate brokerage, maintenance, interior design, warehousing, fleet, and wellness units, and employs 250 + staff in the UAE. Our values: Integrity, Empathy, Professionalism, Dedication, Transparency.
About the Role:As the first dedicated Compliance Officer, you will safeguard the Group’s licences, revenues, and reputation by ensuring that every landlord, guest, employee, and company document is complete, lawful, and stored correctly, and that all regulatory renewals are handled on time.
Key Responsibilities:
Review all new Management Agreements to ensure inclusion of mandatory DTCM and RERA clauses.
Verify title deed or POA, landlord identification documents, KYC forms, and IBAN letters before initiating the first landlord payout.
Ensure commission and revenue-sharing terms align with approved company templates.
Audit guest files in Guesty, including passport or Emirates ID, signed house rules, terms & conditions, and security deposit receipts.
Verify DTCM registration and municipality fee postings are completed for each check-in.
Check employee onboarding documentation, including MOHRE contract, visa, Emirates ID, health insurance, NDAs, and social media policy acknowledgements.
Ensure timely completion of offboarding requirements, including visa cancellations and end-of-service formalities.
Validate internal compliance forms such as maintenance logs, refund approvals, guest relocation authorisations, and BD “On Hold” justifications for accuracy and required approvals.
Escalate unresolved documentation or process gaps exceeding two business days to the respective Department Head and General Manager.
Maintain a rolling 12-month compliance calendar for all company licences, permits, insurances, vehicle registrations, and civil defence certificates.
Liaise with PROs and relevant government authorities (DED, DTCM, RERA, FTA, MOHRE) to ensure timely renewals and prevent lapses or fines.
Monitor UAE legislation and regulatory updates, including RERA circulars, MOHRE reforms, PDPL, and FTA announcements; ensure SOPs are updated within 30 days of changes.
Draft, update, and enforce compliance SOPs and quick-reference checklists across departments; conduct refresher training sessions where recurring deviations are found.
Run compliance dashboards in Google Looker Studio using data from Guesty, HubSpot, HRMS, and Oracle ERP to identify and close documentation gaps.
Issue a monthly Compliance Report summarizing key metrics, risks mitigated, pending violations, and fines avoided.
Screen all landlords, guests, and counterparties against international sanctions (UN, OFAC, UAE Central Bank) and PEP databases; initiate Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) when needed.
Maintain a comprehensive Compliance Register, tracking all licences, regulatory filings, STRs, audit trails, policy versions, and training logs.
Act as the primary point of contact during external audits or surprise inspections by DTCM, RERA, MOHRE, FTA, or Civil Defence, ensuring timely access to all required documentation.
Competitive salary with performance bonus
Comprehensive medical insurance
Professional development budget for compliance certifications or legal courses
A dynamic, growth‑oriented culture where you will build the compliance framework from the ground up
Compliance Officer
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Position Title: Compliance Officer Employment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 5K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai, UAE About the Client: A leading Dubai-based automotive services provider, delivering roadside assistance, car registration, replacement vehicles, logistics, and international driving permits since 2003. • Monitor day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with UAE laws, company policies, and industry regulations. • Maintain and update compliance records, reports, and documentation for audits and inspections. • Assist in reviewing contracts, internal procedures, and employee practices to ensure alignment with regulatory standards. • Support management in implementing compliance training, awareness, and reporting of potential risks or breaches.
Requirements
• Open to Asian nationals, 38 years old and below • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. • Minimum 2 years’ experience in compliance, audit, or administrative roles in the UAE. • Must have a strong understanding of UAE labor law and basic regulatory requirements.
About the company
RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.
Junior Compliance Officer
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Compliance Officer to join our compliance team.
The successful candidate will support the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance programs to ensure the organization operates in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of compliance reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct routine compliance checks, audits, and risk assessments.
- Assist in responding to inquiries from regulators and internal departments.
- Assist in the preparation, review, and submission of FATCA and CRS reports in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Support the implementation of the firm’s AML framework , including monitoring, transaction reviews, and internal reporting.
- Perform KYC checks and client due diligence for institutional and retail clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Stay up to date with relevant regulatory updates and industry best practices.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in compliance, legal, audit, or risk management (internships or part-time roles considered).
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
- CISI Certificates holder is preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Exposure to a wide range of compliance and risk management activities.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Compliance Analyst
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You will join Crédit Agricole CIB Dubaï as a Compliance Analyst,
Your concrete missions will be the following- Review client KYC during onboarding and/or periodic review
- Controls of the KYC before each credit committee and when there is a financial security risk
- Review alerts related to Sanctions filtering and Transaction filtering
- Assist the Head of Compliance in preparing Management Information to local Senior Management and Head Office
- Drafting the Compliance opinions for client onboarding, periodic reviews and credit reviews
- Perform Gap analysis on any new policies released by Head Office from a local regulatory standpoint
- Update when necessary our local proceduresAssist the Head of Compliance in the frame of Internal Audit & Regulatory recommendations
- Assisting Compliance Officers in preparation and delivery of Compliance Trainings
- Maintain records of trainings, Personal Account Dealing records of staff,client complaints
- Liaise with Head Office Compliance staff for Compliance opinions and escalation
- Beless than 28years old ;
- Be postgraduate of aMaster degree;
- BeEUcitizen.
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Mots clés (ex : ingénieur commercial Paris)
Types de métiers Crédit Agricole S.A. - Financement et Investissement
Types de métier complémentaires- Analyse financière et économique
- Finances / Comptabilité / Contrôle de gestion
- Risques / Contrôles permanents
- Commercial / Relations Clients
- Recouvrement / Contentieux
Bac + 5 / M2 et plus
EntitéRejoignez les équipes de Crédit Agricole CIB, la banque de financement et d'investissement du groupe Crédit Agricole, 10e groupe bancaire mondial en taille de bilan*
Nous accompagnons les grandes entreprises et institutions financières dans leur développement et le financement de leurs projets. Pionniers dans la finance responsable, l'engagement social et environnemental sont au cœur de nos activités.
Intégrer nos équipes c'est contribuer au développement d'une économie durable.
Vous évoluerez dans un environnement multiculturel, à la fois dynamique et stimulant, dans lequel vous serez encouragé à innover et partager vos idées.
Nous sommes une entreprise qui accompagne ses collaborateurs tout au long de leur parcours. Vous pourrez y développer vos compétences et accéder aux larges opportunités de carrière qu'offrent la diversité de nos métiers et nos 30 implantations internationales.
Notre culture repose sur la force du collectif et l'esprit d'ouverture, où chacun est responsabilisé et valorisé.
En agissant chaque jour dans l'intérêt de la société, Crédit Agricole CIB s'inscrit dans les valeurs du groupe qui est engagé en faveur des diversités et de l'inclusion et qui place l'humain au cœur de toutes ses transformations. Tous nos postes sont ouverts aux personnes en situation de handicap.
Vous souhaitez prendre part à notre mission? Rejoignez nos équipes!
*The Banker, Juillet 2025
#J-18808-LjbffrCompliance Analyst
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Mots clés (ex : ingénieur commercial Paris)
Types de métiers Crédit Agricole S.A. - Financement et Investissement
Types de métier complémentaires- Analyse financière et économique
- Finances / Comptabilité / Contrôle de gestion
- Risques / Contrôles permanents
- Commercial / Relations Clients
- Recouvrement / Contentieux
Bac + 5 / M2 et plus
EntitéRejoignez les équipes de Crédit Agricole CIB, la banque de financement et d'investissement du groupe Crédit Agricole, 10e groupe bancaire mondial en taille de bilan*
Nous accompagnons les grandes entreprises et institutions financières dans leur développement et le financement de leurs projets. Pionniers dans la finance responsable, l'engagement social et environnemental sont au cœur de nos activités.
Intégrer nos équipes c'est contribuer au développement d'une économie durable.
Vous évoluerez dans un environnement multiculturel, à la fois dynamique et stimulant, dans lequel vous serez encouragé à innover et partager vos idées.
Nous sommes une entreprise qui accompagne ses collaborateurs tout au long de leur parcours. Vous pourrez y développer vos compétences et accéder aux larges opportunités de carrière qu'offrent la diversité de nos métiers et nos 30 implantations internationales.
Notre culture repose sur la force du collectif et l'esprit d'ouverture, où chacun est responsabilisé et valorisé.
En agissant chaque jour dans l'intérêt de la société, Crédit Agricole CIB s'inscrit dans les valeurs du groupe qui est engagé en faveur des diversités et de l'inclusion et qui place l'humain au cœur de toutes ses transformations. Tous nos postes sont ouverts aux personnes en situation de handicap.
Vous souhaitez prendre part à notre mission? Rejoignez nos équipes!
*The Banker, Juillet 2025
#J-18808-LjbffrCompliance Manager
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About Us
We are a fast-growing Forex and CFD brokerage offering tailored trading solutions to clients across global markets. As part of our expansion, we are looking to hire a highly experienced Head of Compliance (or Compliance Manager ) to lead our compliance operations and ensure full adherence to all local regulatory frameworks and international best practices.
The Head of Compliance will oversee the company’s compliance function, ensuring robust policies and procedures are in place across all departments. This role involves managing regulatory obligations, monitoring internal controls, and mitigating compliance risk, especially in areas such as AML, KYC, and client onboarding. The right candidate must have solid experience in the financial services sector, preferably within the FX industry.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain the company’s compliance framework, policies, and procedures in accordance with UAE financial regulations.
Monitor operational processes and trading activity to ensure regulatory compliance and risk control.
Manage the full AML and KYC lifecycle, ensuring proper due diligence and documentation across client onboarding.
Conduct internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments on a regular basis.
Maintain clear and effective communication with internal teams to ensure alignment on regulatory and compliance-related requirements.
Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance topics, regulatory changes, and company policies.
Prepare internal reports and escalate any potential non-compliance or suspicious activity to senior management.
Support the leadership team with strategic decisions related to compliance, risk, and regulatory updates.
Qualifications & RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related discipline
Minimum of 4 years' experience in compliance within the Forex or CFD trading industry
Deep understanding of AML/CTF laws, client due diligence, and risk-based compliance frameworks
Experience working within a UAE-licensed financial firm ; prior exposure to SCA requirements is a strong advantage
Strong command of compliance monitoring systems, policies, and regulatory documentation
Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across departments
What We OfferVisa sponsorship and full legal employment in the UAE
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Annual performance bonus
Exposure to a dynamic and multicultural team
Career progression opportunities within a growing brokerage
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COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
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Our company is searching for a motivated and experienced Compliance Specialist to guarantee that our business processes and transactions follow all relevant legal and internal guidelines. Your duties will include reviewing employee work, developing company policies, and responding to policy violations.
The ideal candidate will be professional, highly analytical, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. To prosper in this role, you should be fluent in risk management and our industry's principles.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Implement and manage an effective legal compliance program. Develop and review company policies.
- Advise management on the company's compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
- Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Regularly audit company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
- Assess company operations to determine compliance risk.
- Ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
- Resolve employee concerns about legal compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business management, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of proven experience in a compliance officer role.
- Good knowledge of legal requirements and procedures
- Brilliant oral and written communication skills.
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Compliance Analyst
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Position - Payment Operations & Banking Partnerships Manager The Payment Operations & Banking Partnerships Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end high-risk payments infrastructure of the company, ensuring optimal flow, minimal downtime, and robust compliance controls. This individual will also spearhead the sourcing, negotiation, and onboarding of banking partners, PSPs, EMI accounts, and financial licences globally — ensuring regulatory alignment and operational scalability. Key Responsibilities: 1. Payment Operations Management • Oversee all incoming and outgoing payment flows across multiple jurisdictions, currencies, and channels. • Manage and monitor daily transaction processing for speed, cost efficiency, and compliance alignment. • Implement real-time reconciliation processes to ensure zero settlement discrepancies. • Identify and resolve transaction issues (delays, declines, recalls, chargebacks) swiftly and with minimal business disruption. • Maintain direct oversight of a compliance-focused operations team handling daily monitoring, RFI responses, and APP-related issues. 2. Banking & PSP Onboarding • Source, evaluate, and negotiate with banks, EMIs, PSPs, and payment facilitators worldwide, prioritising partners open to high-risk sectors. • Lead end-to-end onboarding processes: application, compliance documentation, KYC/KYB, and technical integration. • Maintain and expand a global portfolio of banking relationships to ensure redundancy and scalability. • Work with legal and compliance teams to align all new accounts with applicable licensing and regulatory requirements. 3. Licensing Alignment • Map all existing and prospective financial licences to suitable banking and payment partners. • Actively identify opportunities to leverage group licences for market expansion and operational diversification. • Ensure each banking partner understands and accepts the scope of activities under relevant licences. 4. Compliance Oversight • Implement and maintain strict adherence to AML/CTF policies, PSD2/PSR requirements, and jurisdiction-specific banking regulations. • Supervise preparation and submission of compliance reports, RFIs, and enhanced due diligence responses. • Coordinate with internal compliance officers and external auditors to ensure all payment flows meet regulatory standards. 5. Team Leadership • Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performance payment operations and compliance support team. • Allocate workloads, set clear KPIs, and conduct performance reviews. KPIs & Performance Metrics: • Number and quality of new banking/PSP relationships established per quarter. • Reduction in payment processing downtime or blockages. • Time-to-resolution for transaction issues and RFIs. • Settlement reconciliation accuracy rate. • Regulatory compliance audit pass rate. • Increased transaction throughput and reduced per-transaction cost.
Requirements
Requirements: • Minimum 5 years in payment operations or banking relationship management, preferably in high-risk sectors (forex, gaming, crypto, etc.). • Proven success in onboarding banks/PSPs for high-risk operations. • Strong understanding of global payments landscape, SWIFT, SEPA, Faster Payments, and card acquiring. • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (AML/CTF, PSD2, travel rule, KYC/KYB). • Exceptional negotiation skills and relationship management ability. • Experience managing high-pressure, high-volume payment environments. • Strong leadership qualities, able to build and inspire a compliance-oriented operations team. Reporting : Reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (or equivalent) and works closely with the Compliance Director and Group Licensing Manager.
About the company
A dynamic financial services company offering tailored solutions to help individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals with confidence and efficiency.
Compliance Analyst
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About the Role Our client, a leading diversified investment and development group headquartered in the UAE, is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join its growing compliance function. This role offers strong career progression and the opportunity to work across multiple business sectors, supporting the design and implementation of compliance programs and strengthening governance frameworks. Key Responsibilities • Monitor regulatory developments and ensure compliance with laws and standards. • Support the creation and rollout of compliance programs, policies, and procedures. • Conduct risk assessments, gap analyses, and compliance testing. • Maintain compliance registers, records, and regulatory reporting. • Assist with whistleblowing, investigations, and internal audits. • Provide training support to staff and promote awareness of compliance and AML obligations. • Contribute to process enhancements to improve compliance efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
• 3–5 years’ experience in compliance, AML, KYC, or regulatory risk roles. • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, AML, and financial crime compliance. • Experience in compliance monitoring, reporting, or audit support. • GCC or multinational corporate exposure preferred. • Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. • Relevant certifications (ICA, CISI, CAMS, etc.) are advantageous. #MENARecruitStrength #Compliance #ComplianceAnalyst #AML #KYC #FinancialCrime #RiskManagement #DubaiJobs #GCCCareers
About the company
MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.