324 Compliance Specialist jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Compliance and Administrative Officer (Arabic Speaker)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Compliance and Administrative Officer to join our team full-time. This role will support our organization and other entities under our management, ensuring the seamless execution of compliance, administrative, and operational duties across all businesses.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage responsibilities across multiple companies and projects. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are essential for this role.

• Ensure timely submission of compliance documentation and regulatory reports to relevant authorities and bodies.
• Oversee and manage client onboarding processes in line with regulatory and internal standards.
• Maintain, update, and implement compliance records, policies, and procedures for our organization and affiliated entities.
• Handle general administrative duties including scheduling meetings, organizing internal and external events, preparing documents, and facilitating communications.
• Liaise with third-party compliance officers, legal advisors, and regulatory service providers on various matters.
• Assist management with ad-hoc administrative and compliance-related tasks as needed.

• Bachelor's degree (First-Class Honors or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a compliance-related role, ideally within the UAE.
• Hands-on experience submitting regulatory reports and documentation.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage responsibilities across multiple companies and projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity with compliance or administrative platforms.
• Compliance certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is a plus.
• Tech-savvy, quick learner, and comfortable with modern workplace tools.

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to multiple industries and high-impact consulting projects.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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

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

• Ensure ongoing compliance with local Customs, VAT, Excise, Municipality laws, practices and requirements by staying up to date with the latest regulations and documentation needs.
• Foster strong relationships with authorities and customers to effectively address and resolve any compliance-related queries or concerns.
• Maintain regular compliance monitoring and reporting to management, providing timely insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive checklists, KPIs, registers and monitoring reports for Import and Export Operations, ensuring seamless tracking and evaluation of key performance indicators.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, reports, reconciliations and documents as required for various compliance reporting and communications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all documentation processes.
• Cultivate effective communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to meet various requirements and reporting needs, fostering a collaborative environment that drives business success.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management, adapting to changing priorities and responsibilities as needed.
• Assist in the implementation of trade compliance processes, procedures, and tools to ensure adherence to import/export regulations and corporate policies, promoting a culture of compliance within the organization.
• Conduct thorough trade compliance risk assessments for business operations, identifying potential issues within business units and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Stay informed about changes in government policies, export control, sanctions and customs rules and regulations as they relate to company operations, ensuring proactive adaptation and compliance.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited University.
• Proven knowledge of international export/import trade documentation requirements, Inco terms, sea/air/land freight forwarding processes, documentation requirements and custom documentation.
• Strong understanding and working experience in dealing with local customs, municipality, VAT, Excise laws, processes and documentation requirements.
• Previous experience of working in customs clearance will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 6 – 8 years of experience in a similar role with at least two years of such experience in UAE market.
• Arabic language skills will be an added advantage.
• Expertise in MS Office especially advanced Excel knowledge.
• Excellent Communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong time-management and multitasking abilities that contribute to the overall business efficiency.

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Professional to serve as Head of Compliance & MLRO for our new UAE-based regulated entity.

As we expand our product suite into digital wallets, prepaid cards, and peer-to-peer payments under the CBUAE's Stored Value Facilities (SVF) framework, this dual-role function is central to ensuring regulatory integrity, operational resilience, and sustainable growth.

The CCO/MLRO will act as the named individual responsible for all compliance and financial crime obligations under CBUAE regulation, overseeing the compliance framework across AML/CFT, consumer protection, safeguarding, conduct risk, and data privacy.

• Lead the design and implementation of a compliance framework tailored to CBUAE SVF requirements, RPSCS overlaps, and relevant UAE laws.
• Serve as the primary regulatory liaison with the CBUAE, supporting license application, ongoing supervision, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with consumer protection, e-money safeguarding, outsourcing, data privacy, and cybersecurity standards applicable to SVF entities.
• Review marketing and financial promotions to ensure AML compliance.
• Act as the lead contact for internal and external audits relating to AML/CTF and Compliance matters.
• Perform periodic gap analysis and evaluation of systems and controls.
• Coordinate responses to audit findings and track the implementation of remediation plans.
• Collaborate with tech teams to calibrate and improve AML monitoring tools, sanctions screening systems, and case management platforms.
• Stay abreast of technological solutions (e.g., blockchain analytics, transaction monitoring systems, eKYC platforms) and recommend enhancements.
• Investigate client complaints with potential regulatory, reputational, or AML implications.
• Maintain and regularly update all compliance registers.
• Maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar tracking all reporting obligations, license requirements, audit timelines, and key regulatory deadlines.
• Ensure all regulatory reports, returns, and notifications are prepared, reviewed, and submitted on time (e.g., STRs, AML returns).
• Lead the preparation and ongoing maintenance of the Business-Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA), identifying and assessing inherent and residual risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes across the business.
• Oversee the execution of periodic Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) across compliance and business units to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls.

• Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of the organisation's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Compliance framework.
• Establish and maintain clear standards for customer identification and verification processes in line with AML requirements and onboarding procedures.
• Perform Transaction Monitoring and oversee the end-to-end Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) lifecycle, including internal reviews and external regulatory submissions.
• Ensuring sanctions screening, PEP monitoring, and transaction surveillance are robust and fit for purpose.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams to ensure awareness and adherence to AML obligations and company policies designed to detect financial crime.
• Act as the primary point of contact for law enforcement inquiries and ensure prompt, appropriate responses to information requests.
• Maintain relationships with domestic regulatory bodies and manage reporting obligations to the local Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal compliance and risk teams to propose actionable steps that address emerging regulatory risks and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support product development and business initiatives by advising on regulatory implications and ensuring new services meet AML and compliance requirements.
• Define and enforce standards for Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Ongoing Monitoring.
• Oversee periodic reviews of client risk ratings Promote a strong compliance culture across the organization by ensuring all employees understand their obligations.
• Prepare and present periodic AML/CTF and financial crime reports to the Board of Directors and senior management, including updates on STRs, risk trends, and program effectiveness.
• Maintain records of compliance meetings, decisions, and actions taken.
• Advise product, sales, and operations teams on AML/CTF considerations when launching new products, services, or markets.
• Deliver annual AML reports to the board and coordinate independent audits where required.

• Serve as a member of the senior management team, actively contributing to product risk assessment, outsourcing governance, and new service launches (e.g., cross-border transfers, joint accounts).
• Chair or participate in Risk & Compliance Committees, maintaining independence from revenue-generating functions.
• Monitor regulatory change and update policies accordingly.

• Assist internal teams -including Product, Technology, Operations, Customer Support, and Finance - in embedding compliance requirements into business processes, system designs, and customer journeys.
• Review and advise on new features, customer flows, and vendor integrations from a compliance and conduct-risk perspective.
• Ensure implementation of appropriate controls across onboarding, transaction processing, record-keeping, and customer communication.
• Support the design and ongoing calibration of automated monitoring, screening, and fraud detection tools.
• Provide compliance input during product development and change management cycles to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.

• Deliver mandatory AML/compliance training to all UAE employees and maintain training logs.
• Foster a culture of compliance and ethical conduct, aligned with global standards.

• Bachelor's degree (minimum); preferred fields include Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or Economics.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA Diploma in AML/Compliance, CFE, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MBA, LLM) are a plus.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory affairs, ideally within: Fintech (neo-banking, e-wallets, stored value providers) or Payment institutions regulated under CBUAE, DFSA, ADGM, or equivalent international frameworks.
• Prior designation as CCO, MLRO, or Compliance Officer with a UAE-regulated financial institution (ideally named to the regulator).
• Demonstrable track record of leading compliance frameworks through initial licence applications and regulatory inspections and building or scaling compliance functions in start-up or high-growth environments.
• Engaging constructively with regulators, auditors, and board-level stakeholders.
• Business level proficiency in English or above (equivalent to B2 or above in CEFR).

• Deep understanding of UAE regulatory landscape, including: CBUAE SVF and RPSCS Regulations, UAE AML/CFT Rulebook, FATF Recommendations, and FIU reporting protocols, Consumer protection, data privacy, outsourcing governance, and conduct risk.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and policy drafting skills.
• Experience with RegTech systems for onboarding, screening, and transaction monitoring (e.g., ComplyAdvantage, NameScan, Actimize).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train teams, handle cross-border stakeholders, and influence executive decisions.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams with high accountability.

• Must be physically based in the UAE and available to liaise with CBUAE when required.
• Able to serve as the named MLRO and CCO, subject to regulatory approval.
• High ethical standards and commitment to fostering a culture of compliance and transparency.

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay.
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you —because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock.
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we've got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks.
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits.
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.

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Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing effective compliance strategies, ensuring alignment with relevant laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement compliance programs across various business units
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify areas of improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate records and reporting

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or Finance
• At least 5 years of experience in compliance or a related field
• Knowledge of UAE and global laws and regulations
• Experience in conducting compliance audits and assessments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary package, opportunities for professional growth, and a dynamic work environment.

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Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Specialist

In this exciting and challenging position, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products meet all regulatory requirements.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing regulatory support to internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to regulatory requests from internal and external customers
• Gather necessary information to assess product compliance
• Develop comprehensive understanding of all applicable regulations
• Ensure that product submissions adhere strictly to customer requirements, global regulations, and industry standards
• Provide regulatory consultation for the development of organic and chemical ingredients and finished compounds
• Create customised reports for analysing policy and regulatory impact assessments
• Identify relevant business issues and propose suitable solutions
• Monitor upcoming regulations in your field of expertise, propose an action plan, and lead its implementation

Process and System Management:

• Develop and implement routine procedures to challenge data integrity through audits and queries of regulatory databases
• Develop tools and PC-based solutions to meet latest regulatory and customer requirements

Customer Support:

• Create appropriate documentation to meet internal and external customer requirements
• Provide technical feedback and instructions to assist the creative community in creating, selecting or modifying submissions to meet regulatory requirements
• Develop relationships with customers' safety and regulatory contacts to facilitate business relationships

Your Professional Profile:

• Bachelor's or University Degree in a relevant science discipline
• 5 to 7 years' relevant and progressive work experience in a Regulatory role(s) in international and multicultural work environments
• Good knowledge and passion for the world of fragrances and consumer products
• Excellent oral and written proficiency in English language. Additional proficiency and knowledge of other languages like Arabic or French is a plus but not necessary
• Excellent presentation skills
• Eligible and able to travel within SAMEA region for customer visits and business requirements

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Our organization is seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Specialist to oversee the certification process for betting games across regulated markets.

This role supports game launches in various regions, ensuring timely execution and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and attention to detail are crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Certification Management: Manage end-to-end certification schedules, including scope, key milestones, dependencies, and deadlines.

• Liaison with Certification Labs: Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external certification labs.

• Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and release teams to prepare and submit builds, documentation, and fixes to labs.

• Feedback and Defect Resolution: Track lab defect reports and feedback, overseeing retest cycles and ensuring prompt resolution with transparent communication to stakeholders.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Identify potential compliance or timeline risks early and propose actionable mitigation strategies.

• Regulatory Awareness: Maintain a deep understanding of jurisdiction-specific requirements and regulations.

• Documentation and Audit Readiness: Maintain accurate records of certification artifacts, lab correspondence, and final approvals for audit purposes.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with lab contacts to facilitate priority scheduling and realistic turnaround times.

• Audit Support: Provide timely and complete evidence and clarification during internal or external audits.

• Process Improvement: Conduct post-certification reviews to improve processes and reduce lead times for future submissions.