224 Compliance Programs jobs in Dubai

We are a global advisory firm known for our rapid and incisive response to global challenges. Our team of leading international experts uses advanced tools and technology to engage decision-makers in tackling society's most significant challenges.

This program is designed for UAE National Leaders with strong motivation to impact the future of the region. It offers a unique opportunity to develop and enhance public policy skills through engagement on multiple ambitious projects of regional transformation.

Candidates should possess strong capabilities including public policy knowledge, analytical skills, quantitative and qualitative analysis, problem-solving, strategic thinking, area expertise, critical thinking, and ability to perform under pressure.

• Public Policy Knowledge: Understanding of local and international policies
• Analytical Capabilities: Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive informed decisions
• Quantitative and Qualitative Skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets and communicate insights effectively
• Problem-Solving: Strong ability to identify and address complex problems
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to think strategically and drive forward-thinking initiatives
• Area Expertise: In-depth knowledge of specific geographic regions or sectors
• Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate information and make informed decisions
• Ability to Perform Under Pressure: Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations

Preferred background and experience include degrees in management, economics, public policy, international relations, international business, strategy, mathematics, development studies, or business administration.

A career at our organization offers a range of benefits including equal opportunities in employment, recognition and support for individual achievements, and empowerment of employees to pursue a healthy work-life balance.

Our inclusive culture and workplace values diversity and promotes an environment where all talents feel nurtured and empowered to contribute.

The MEA Legal and Compliance team is a collaborative and high performing function which enjoys and values the support of the business.

The successful candidate will be the lead compliance officer for Cignas business in the UAE leading shaping and developing opportunities from the outset. There will be opportunities to work with senior leaders and business leaders around the world. Externally there will be opportunities to work with specialist advisers and interact with regulators applicable to the UAE business. Whist the role will is focused on the UAE business there will be many opportunities to work on regional matters.

As part of the MEA Legal and Compliance team the successful candidate will be a trusted business partner asked to shape and stay involved in opportunities and projects from the outset. As a senior compliance advisor you will work closely with your colleagues in Legal and Compliance supporting Cignas business with accurate proportionate and timely compliance and regulatory advice to assist the operational strategic and financial aims of Cigna. The job content will be excitingly broad in line with the scope of Cignas MEA business and will include onshore and offshore regulatory advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance Cignas compliance framework and program in the UAE.
• Manage a team of direct reports to oversee compliance in the UAE.
• Influence and collaborate with business leaders legal audit information. protection privacy and compliance leadership to define develop and implement business unit compliance privacy and ethics programs risk industry trends and new regulations.
• Based on a risk assessment create an annual compliance plan for the UAE and the wider MEA region.
• Establish and execute testing and monitoring plan against key compliance risks.
• Provide draft and final reports regarding testing and monitoring to legal and compliance leadership.
• Provide a quarterly update of progress against the compliance plan to legal and compliance leadership.
• Deliver compliance (regulatory and ethics) training to the business unit.
• Facilitate implementation of new compliance requirements by the first line of defence.
• Draft new compliance policies as needed
• Provide guidance and support to the business unit in the management of data and privacy issues including breach management remediation plans data subject access requests and data privacy impact assessments
• Assist the Legal team in their identification and interpretation of new laws regulations and market practices
• Be a champion for the Cigna Ethics programme.
• Partner with the international privacy team to drive privacy compliance in the UAE.
• Lead and/or support compliance projects in the UAE or wider ME region.

Requirements:

• 8 years minimum experience in the compliance field within Healthcare Insurance/Insurance in the United Arab Emirates regional experience in insurance is an advantage.

• Strong understanding of insurance-related and data protection laws in the UAE.

• Ability to work independently multi-task and prioritize effectively in a high paced environment.

• Must have previous experience in leading teams or high value or strategic projects.

• Strong analytical planning and problem solving skills.

• Strong decision making capabilities and ability to identify problems and propose creative and effective solutions.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to provide guidance on complex matters in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to present sound persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions.

• Ability to work confidently within groups in a multi-cultural environment and respond to global/cultural sensitivities.

• Team player with a positive attitude.

About Cigna Healthcare

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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1. Responsible for preparing and managing corporate legal documents including without limitation; Shareholders Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Intercompany Agreements, Articles/Memorandums of Associations, Power of Attorneys, Board and Annual General Minutes.
2. Provide a leading standard of legal document management utilizing the existing legal server; including the maintenance of corporate registers, revisions to LE Structure etc.
3. Support the PRO with renewal of licenses, UBO requirements and any free zone or government authority requirements.
4. Maintain relationships with external law firms to support in the resolution of any legal disputes/issues.
5. Responsible for the review, qualification and negotiation of any tenders, contracts or other corporate legal documents.
6. Responsible for the preparation of contracts (templates) including without limitation; service level agreements, agency agreements, distribution agreements, intellectual property agreements, master service agreements, memorandums of understandings, non-disclosure agreements and other similar agreements to support the business requirements.
7. General legal support and consultation to the business with all internal/external legal matters to mitigate group corporate risk, provide commercially sensible and pragmatic solutions and mitigate disputes.
8. Maintain current knowledge of UAE Laws and other jurisdictions in which the business operates under and advise the business accordingly of any amendments, new regulations etc.
9. Proactively manage renewals/expiries of any documents.

1. Responsible for the creation and implementation of KYC/Due Diligence to further enhance the procedures and application across the business.
2. Responsible for conducting training across the business on Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws.
3. Maintain current knowledge of the Sanctions Lists and Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws in both the UAE and jurisdictions in which the business operates under.
4. Review and recommend to management the requirement for new or amendments to the existing business policies and procedures in accordance with any legal developments.
5. General advisory on corporate governance matters to the business including the creation and implementation of any policies.

• Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement
• Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements
• Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions
• Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g. Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
• Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations
• Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field
• 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry
• Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks
• Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills
• Fluent in English; knowledge of local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus
• Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Lark
  
  

• Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions
• Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform
• Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction
• Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth
• Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.
  

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer MiCA Licensing

Location: UAE or Europe

Department: Legal & Compliance

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our company's expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) . The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU jurisdictions. The position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe, depending on the candidate's background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and local regulators is essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement.
2. Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements.
3. Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions.
4. Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g., Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy.
5. Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations.
6. Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field.
2. 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry.
3. Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred.
4. Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks.
5. Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills.
6. Fluent in English; knowledge of the local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus.
7. Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or Lark.

What We Offer

• Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions.
• Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform.
• Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction .
• Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth.

* Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.

• Responsible for preparing and managing corporate legal documents including without limitation; Shareholders Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Intercompany Agreements, Articles/Memorandums of Associations, Power of Attorneys, Board and Annual General Minutes.
• Provide a leading standard of legal document management utilizing the existing legal server; including the maintenance of corporate registers, revisions to LE Structure etc.
• Support the PRO with renewal of licenses, UBO requirements and any free zone or government authority requirements.
• Maintain relationships with external law firms to support in the resolution of any legal disputes/issues.
• Responsible for the review, qualification and negotiation of any tenders, contracts or other corporate legal documents.
• Responsible for the preparation of contracts (templates) including without limitation; service level agreements, agency agreements, distribution agreements, intellectual property agreements, master service agreements, memorandums of understandings, non-disclosure agreements and other similar agreements to support the business requirements.
• General legal support and consultation to the business with all internal/external legal matters to mitigate group corporate risk, provide commercially sensible and pragmatic solutions and mitigate disputes.
• Maintain current knowledge of UAE Laws and other jurisdictions in which the business operates under and advise the business accordingly of any amendments, new regulations etc.
• Proactively manage renewals/expiries of any documents.

• Responsible for the creation and implementation of KYC/Due Diligence to further enhance the procedures and application across the business.
• Responsible for conducting training across the business on Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Sanctions Lists and Anti Bribery/Corruption Laws in both the UAE and jurisdictions in which the business operates under.
• Review and recommend to management the requirement for new or amendments to the existing business policies and procedures in accordance with any legal developments.
• General advisory on corporate governance matters to the business including the creation and implementation of any policies.

• Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement
• Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements
• Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions
• Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g. Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
• Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations
• Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews
  

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field
• 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry
• Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks
• Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills
• Fluent in English; knowledge of local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus
• Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Lark
  

• Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions
• Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform
• Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction
• Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth
• Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.
  

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer MiCA Licensing

Location: UAE or Europe

Department: Legal & Compliance

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our company's expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU jurisdictions. The position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe, depending on the candidate's background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and local regulators is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement.
• Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements.
• Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions.
• Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g., Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy.
• Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations.
• Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field.
• 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry.
• Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks.
• Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of the local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus.
• Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or Lark.

What We Offer

• Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions.
• Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform.
• Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction.
• Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth.

* Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer MiCA Licensing
Location:  UAE or Europe
Department: Legal & Compliance

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to support our company's expansion into the European Union under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA ). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with end-to-end license applications and regulatory coordination across selected EU jurisdictions.This position can be based either in Dubai or in Europe, depending on the candidates background and availability. Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, legal advisors, and local regulators is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of MiCA license applications, including project coordination, documentation drafting, and regulatory engagement
• Prepare internal materials such as business plans, AML/CFT frameworks, governance structures, and compliance policies aligned with MiCA requirements
• Liaise with EU legal and compliance advisors to support timely and accurate submissions
• Research and compare different EU jurisdictions (e.g. Malta, Cyprus) to support optimal licensing strategy
• Track regulatory updates under MiCA and ensure company alignment with supervisory expectations
• Assist in preparing responses to regulators and coordinating potential inspections or interviews

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, or related field
• 13 years of legal or regulatory compliance experience in the crypto, fintech, or financial services industry
• Experience with financial license applications in Malta, Cyprus, or similar jurisdictions is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with EU regulations, especially MiCA, AMLD, or MiFID II frameworks
• Strong coordination, legal drafting, and communication skills
• Fluent in English; knowledge of local regulatory environment in any EU member state is a plus
• Willingness to work cross-border and coordinate across time zones
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / Lark

What We Offer

• Strategic exposure to MiCA regulatory implementation across multiple EU jurisdictions
• Opportunity to contribute to a global expansion project for a regulated crypto platform
• Flexible work location: based in Dubai or a relevant EU jurisdiction
• Competitive compensation, international team culture, and professional growth

* Only shortlisted candidates will be accommodated.