82 Compliance Experts jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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.

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.

• 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

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.

You will join Crédit Agricole CIB Dubaï as a Compliance Analyst,

• 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.

Don’t forget to upload your resume and cover letter in English!

Mots clés (ex : ingénieur commercial Paris)

Types de métiers Crédit Agricole S.A. - Financement et Investissement

• Analyse financière et économique
• Finances / Comptabilité / Contrôle de gestion
• Risques / Contrôles permanents
• Commercial / Relations Clients
• Recouvrement / Contentieux

Bac + 5 / M2 et plus

Rejoignez 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

Mots clés (ex : ingénieur commercial Paris)

Types de métiers Crédit Agricole S.A. - Financement et Investissement

• Analyse financière et économique
• Finances / Comptabilité / Contrôle de gestion
• Risques / Contrôles permanents
• Commercial / Relations Clients
• Recouvrement / Contentieux

Bac + 5 / M2 et plus

Rejoignez 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

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.

Develop 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.

Bachelor’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

Visa 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

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.

• 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