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This role requires a knowledgeable and proactive Authorities Liaison Architect/Engineer to manage and coordinate authority submissions and approvals for projects across the UAE, with a strong focus on Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah.

The successful candidate will be responsible for acting as the primary liaison between GEO and local authorities, including DM, Trakhees, DDA, DEWA, RTA, Civil Defense, ADM, ADCD, ADDC, and RAK Municipality.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare, submit, and track design approvals, building permits, NOCs, and completion certificates across various emirates.
• Ensure all designs and documentation comply with applicable local building codes, planning standards, and authority regulations in each emirate.
• Coordinate with in-house design teams and consultants to ensure all authority requirements are incorporated from early design stages.
• Maintain strong relationships with government departments and stay informed on regulatory updates.
• Review design documents and drawings to ensure completeness and compliance before submission.
• Support project managers by advising on optimal permitting strategy and timelines.
• Handle revisions and resubmissions in a timely and efficient manner.

This role requires a strong understanding of UAE construction codes, local authority standards, and permitting workflows. A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering (Civil, Architectural, or related field) is essential, along with minimum 7 years of experience in the UAE, with proven track record in authority approvals across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and RAK.

• Qualifications:
• Solid knowledge of regulatory portals (DM, DDA, Trakhees, ADM, ADCD, RAK Municipality, etc.).
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a strong advantage).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Familiar with multidisciplinary projects, especially in industrial, commercial, and logistics sectors.
• UAE driving license is preferred.

Prior experience liaising with multiple authorities on simultaneous projects is highly desirable, along with familiarity with sustainability regulations (Estidama, Dubai Green Building Code). Understanding of infrastructure NOC coordination with DEWA, FEWA, Etisalat, and du is also beneficial.

Responsibilities:

The Client Compliance Services department is responsible to provide Outsourced Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) services. The department also assists client companies of IQEQ DIFC in structuring matters and in fulfilling clients compliance responsibilities.

In addition, the Manager Client Compliance shall have supervisory responsibilities for the Client Compliance Unit team, monitor their daily tasks, and coach them.

Tasks:

• Contribute in designing and implementing the AML/CFT framework for specific clients;
• Act as MLRO/Compliance Officer for IQEQ DIFC's client companies;
• Attend board meetings to present MLRO/Compliance reports for IQEQ DIFC's client companies on at least an annual basis; receive, analyze, and report Suspicious Transaction Reports as appropriate;
• Perform client file review or special investigations as required;
• Liaise with DFSA, FSRA, and other regulatory bodies to assist clients in procuring regulatory approvals and related matters;
• Provide AML/CFT training to directors and staff of client companies as appropriate;
• Conduct AML/CFT risk assessments of all products, technology, and business practices of client companies as appropriate;
• Analyze and disseminate the latest AML/CFT-related regulatory information to clients;
• Provide basic advice and guidance to Onboarding Unit and Operational Compliance on specific compliance queries;
• Provide Management Information to the Operational Risk Committee, GRACC, and Board as required;
• Supervise and assess the Client Compliance Unit team's work and assignments, assist in building capabilities, and allocate resources within the Client Compliance Unit team;
• Conduct staff appraisals and recommend career development plans to the Senior Executive Officer;
• Ensure protection of information assets of IQEQ DIFC and abide by the ISMS in place at IQEQ DIFC.

Qualifications:

Education / Professional Qualifications:

• A degree from a reputable university, preferably in the field of law, finance, or financial services, or directly related to compliance functions.

Background Experience:

• At least 8-10 years of experience in the financial services sector, with preference given to experience in compliance.

Technical:

• Experience as DFSA and/or FSRA approved Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

Additional Information:

At IQEQ, we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations, with a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time

Joining Mirabaud means entering an entrepreneurial and innovative environment. With the 7th generation of the Mirabaud family working within the bank, the culture is that of a family business. With over 750 employees based in 10 countries worldwide, Mirabaud offers opportunities to develop one’s career across an international network of 16 offices.

Job Description

• Verification, independently and autonomously, that Mirabaud (Middle East) Limited (MMEL) has all necessary internal processes and procedures that meet the objective of preventing violation of the anti-financial crime, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions, tax, and other financial crime prevention regulations which apply to MMEL and its business activities.
• Identifying financial crime risk management rules and regulations on an ongoing basis and assessing applicability to MMEL.
• Measuring and evaluating the impact of rules and regulations relating to financial crime risk management on internal processes and procedures and taking appropriate action based on relevant outcomes.
• Ensuring that internal Anti-Financial Crime Risk management policies and procedures are complied with.
• Proposing organizational and procedural modifications (when necessary) and ensuring implementation and verifying the effectiveness of the organizational changes recommended for financial crime risk mitigation purposes.
• Providing advice and guidance on due diligence on new and existing clients and counterparties as part of the client onboarding, transaction evaluation, and execution activities of MMEL including but not limited to financial crime and reputational risks.
• Providing advice and assistance to senior management and other structures of MMEL in the areas of financial crime risk management.
• Providing advice and assistance on all matters of significance from an anti-financial crime risk management perspective.
• Ensuring compliance by MMEL with local laws and regulations in force concerning anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing and the handling of sanctions and embargoes and arranging, in accordance with the competent corporate units, appropriate initiatives with regard to any identified gaps/issues.
• Coordinating and implementing an anti-financial crime risk management training program for MMEL.
• Assisting management with developing and maintaining an effective anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing compliance culture.
• Conducting and coordinating the performance of payment screening and transaction monitoring activities.
• Reviewing and approving MMEL payment activities including domestic and cross-border fund transfers.
• Conducting and coordinating the performance of sanctions screening on legal entities, related representatives, and ultimate beneficial owners as well as parties involved in client or counterparty transactions.
• Managing investigations for potential suspicious activities and transactions and issuing reports relating to outcomes.
• Managing engagement with internal audit in relation to financial crime risk management and overseeing the implementation of remedial actions relating to such audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management, or Legal.
• 5-10 years' experience in Wealth Management, Banking, Private Banking, or Fiduciary.
• Impeccable communication and presentation skills, both verbal and in writing in English; any other language is an asset.
• Ability to think ahead (foresee potential risks and problems), ambition paired with patience, humility, and good listening skills, solutions curator, confident in taking responsibility, using initiative and being innovative, proactive, self-motivated, intellectually curious, team spirit, service-oriented, and helpful.

Additional Information

• Family-friendly and dynamic environment.
• Direct impact on the business, no matter your position or seniority.
• Work in an environment that encourages autonomy and entrepreneurship.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
• Variety of cultural and sporting activities during your free time.
• Inclusion and equal treatment.
• Various employee benefits & family-friendly benefits.

Notes:

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Many thanks for your understanding.
• We will not accept any CVs from agencies.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Compliance Officer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all staff, including senior management, receive adequate training on applicable laws and regulatory requirements, particularly those related to consumer protection and Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, including a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan (BCDR Plan) as mandated by the Technology and Information Rulebook.
• Evaluate emerging compliance issues and risks.
• Provide regular compliance activity and audit reports to the Board.
• Ensure appropriate corrective measures are taken to address deficiencies in the Compliance Management System (CMS) or instances of non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations.
• Assist in conducting regular assessment to identify effectiveness of compliance policies
• Follow-up on industry relevant laws and regulations
• Generate regular reports on Compliance activities and based on results recommend corrective measures if needed
• Assist in any regulatory subject visit or inspection in the organization and provide the needed documents

Requirements:

• 5+ years of previous experience in the compliance function in the UAE.
• Bachelor degree in Law, Business Administration or any other related field
• Experience in Element Risk
• Experience in KYT software (such as Chainalysis or Elliptic) is a plus
• Must be a full-time employee of the VASP.
• Must be a resident of the UAE
• Good knowledge in compliance best practices
• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Seniority levelAssociate

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionLegal

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Joining Mirabaud means entering an entrepreneurial and innovative environment. With the 7th generation of the Mirabaud family working within the bank, the culture is that of a family business. With over 750 employees based in 10 countries worldwide, Mirabaud offers opportunities to develop one’s career across an international network of 16 offices.

Job Description

• Verification, independently and autonomously, that Mirabaud (Middle East) Limited (MMEL) has all necessary internal processes and procedures that meet the objective of preventing violation of the anti-financial crime, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions, tax, and other financial crime prevention regulations which apply to MMEL and its business activities.
• Identifying financial crime risk management rules and regulations on an ongoing basis and assessing applicability to MMEL.
• Measuring and evaluating the impact of rules and regulations relating to financial crime risk management on internal processes and procedures and taking appropriate action based on relevant outcomes.
• Ensuring that internal Anti-Financial Crime Risk management policies and procedures are complied with.
• Proposing organizational and procedural modifications (when necessary) and ensuring implementation and verifying the effectiveness of the organizational changes recommended for financial crime risk mitigation purposes.
• Providing advice and guidance on due diligence on new and existing clients and counterparties as part of the client onboarding, transaction evaluation, and execution activities of MMEL including but not limited to financial crime and reputational risks.
• Providing advice and assistance to senior management and other structures of MMEL in the areas of financial crime risk management.
• Providing advice and assistance on all matters of significance from an anti-financial crime risk management perspective.
• Ensuring compliance by MMEL with local laws and regulations in force concerning anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing and the handling of sanctions and embargoes and arranging, in accordance with the competent corporate units, appropriate initiatives with regard to any identified gaps/issues.
• Coordinating and implementing an anti-financial crime risk management training program for MMEL.
• Assisting management with developing and maintaining an effective anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing compliance culture.
• Conducting and coordinating the performance of payment screening and transaction monitoring activities.
• Reviewing and approving MMEL payment activities including domestic and cross-border fund transfers.
• Conducting and coordinating the performance of sanctions screening on legal entities, related representatives, and ultimate beneficial owners as well as parties involved in client or counterparty transactions.
• Managing investigations for potential suspicious activities and transactions and issuing reports relating to outcomes.
• Managing engagement with internal audit in relation to financial crime risk management and overseeing the implementation of remedial actions relating to such audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management, or Legal.
• 5-10 years' experience in Wealth Management, Banking, Private Banking, or Fiduciary.
• Impeccable communication and presentation skills, both verbal and in writing in English; any other language is an asset.
• Ability to think ahead (foresee potential risks and problems), ambition paired with patience, humility, and good listening skills, solutions curator, confident in taking responsibility, using initiative and being innovative, proactive, self-motivated, intellectually curious, team spirit, service-oriented, and helpful.

Additional Information

• Family-friendly and dynamic environment.
• Direct impact on the business, no matter your position or seniority.
• Work in an environment that encourages autonomy and entrepreneurship.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
• Variety of cultural and sporting activities during your free time.
• Inclusion and equal treatment.
• Various employee benefits & family-friendly benefits.

Notes:

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Many thanks for your understanding.
• We will not accept any CVs from agencies.

• Creating and implementing AML frameworks, procedures, and policies
• Acting as a first point of contact for compliance concerns
• Screening payments
• Training staff on compliance procedures
• Being a champion of compliance culture
• Reviewing and auditing the organization's adherence to compliance procedures
• Remaining up to date on current regulatory and compliance changes
• Reporting compliance issues and recommending changes
• Assisting with assembling compliance reports for CCO to review
• Providing general administrative support to COO and ACO
• Assessing operational risks
• Reducing TAT, managing risk, and enhancing services
• Identifying gaps and anomalies in the process and escalating to respective authorities, ensuring prompt and adequate compliance responses and support provided to the business
• Reviewing CB-ECDD & STR for onward submission
• Drafting CCC, BRCC & GORM reports and presenting findings and recommendations to appropriate business heads and senior management.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of Exchanges House experience

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