255 Compliance jobs in Abu Dhabi

To support the implementation of an effective ethics and compliance programme through research, drafting of written guidance, delivery of training, management of compliance investigations, administrative support, and project management, ensuring the company complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and ethical obligations.

Ethics & Compliance Program

• Participates in internal reviews of policies and procedures in the assigned corporate function(s)/assets to gather information and data on ethics and compliance within current documented and implemented practices.


• Develops the Ethics & Compliance programme ensuring alignment with all regulatory requirements and the requirements of the ARCC


• Participates in the implementation of compliance projects for the assigned corporate function(s)/assets in line with the Ethics &Compliance programme to ensure compliance risks are effectively managed.

Ethics & Compliance Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures

• Contributes to the identification of opportunities for the continuous improvement of functional systems, processes and practices taking into account 'international leading practice' to improve business processes, productivity and operational efficiency.


• Implements all relevant functional policies, processes, procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.


• Conducts research on changes and developments in relevant local and global laws and regulations to assist in providing inputs into the ongoing development and implementation of key compliance processes to ensure 'best practice'.


• Drafts specific ethics and compliance policies and procedures to enforce relevant corporate and governance requirements.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manages the process, analysis, and reporting of KPIs, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.


• Assists in the creation and updating of training materials for compliance programs.


• Conducts data analysis for various compliance-related metrics and initiatives.


• Monitors and manages the compliance helpline mailbox, including attending helpline calls and responding to inquiries.


• Continuously improves and enhances the internal compliance system to ensure it remains an effective data management platform.


• Ensures appropriate planning and timely delivery of all core and special projects.


• Analyzes policies and procedures in the assigned corporate function(s)/assets to identify compliance with internal policies and procedures, and relevant laws and regulations.


• Identifies and reports on potential ethics and compliance breaches or errors within the assigned corporate function(s)/assets to raise awareness of the issue and remediate it going forward.


• Conducts research into ethics and compliance breaches to further explore the issue and associated risk so that corrective action recommendations can be made.


• Conducts analysis on key compliance risks and emerging issues inherent to the operations of the company to support risk assessments for the assigned corporate function(s)/assets.

• Bachelor or graduate-level degree in law from an internationally recognized higher education institution.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in compliance, audit, or other risk- management function.


• Experience in a top-tier international organization or experience working in various industries in the UAE, Europe or USA.


• Experience working with UAE Security & Commodities Authority ("SCA"), Dubai Financial Market and/or Abu-Dhabi Accountability Authority.


• Experience in listed entity in UAE would be an added benefit.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Legal Services

The role of the Compliance Specialist is to report to the Lead Federal Law and be responsible for all compliance aspects related to data protection. This includes assisting with responsibilities under Federal Law for Personal Data Protection, implementing data management and protection responsibilities for Emirates Data Office UAE and related regulations.

This specialist will also coordinate First Line of Defence response to data privacy requirements, as well as assist the lead with responsibilities under Federal Law for Personal Data Protection and applicable provisions of GDPR.

• Assist the Lead Federal Law in managing responsibilities under Federal Law for Personal Data Protection and applicable provisions of GDPR.
• Implement and manage data management and protection responsibilities for Emirates Data Office UAE and related regulations.
• Coordinate responses to data privacy requirements.

For this role, we are looking for a highly skilled individual with:

• A Master's degree preferred in relevant fields such as law, technology or management.
• At least 2 years' experience working in data privacy.
• Overall experience of at least 2 years in data governance, information security or related law fields or technology or operations in a sufficiently senior capacity.
• CIPP/E Certification.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Previous experience preferably in the banking and financial industry with various banking technology or operations of at least 3 years.
• Qualifications in information security, data privacy, law-related qualifications or other relevant certifications.
• Knowledge in using privacy tools.

Strong knowledge of MS Office and excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Join to apply for the Compliance System - Tuning Analyst role at Dicetek LLC .

This role supports tuning the AML Transaction Monitoring system by performing the activities described below.

• Develop threshold setting methodologies based on statistical models (e.g. Normal Distribution or Jump Analysis)
• Sub-dividing customers into segments using statistical tools including conjoint analysis and clustering algorithms
• Modeling detection scenarios and testing thresholds with statistical tools (e.g. R, SAS and Python)
• Verifying that data mapping and thresholds are complete and fit for purpose
• Reducing the volume of false and low-quality alerts using alerts analysis and data mining
• Tracking, logging and escalating issues to the senior management
• Documenting tuning-related activities and presenting corresponding reports
• Setting up governance around tuning activities
• Applying risk based thresholds for all detection scenarios across all locations
• Analyzing machine learning model outputs and applying learnings for better quality alerts

• Experience building statistical models i.e. classification, regression, clustering etc
• Strong knowledge of SAS Enterprise Guide.
• Strong data mining and text analytics skills.
• Strong data collection and analysis skills.
• Basic knowledge of SAS E-miner
• Understanding of banking products and processes.
• Experience with FiServ or similar AML Transaction Monitoring tools.
• Advanced Excel knowledge

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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At Raytheon the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Global Ethics and Compliance part of Raytheons Legal Contracts and Compliance organization is excited to announce that we are looking for a Senior Compliance Manager supporting Anti-corruption Compliance. You will join a team of anticorruption professionals who design manage and implement a world-class anticorruption program. You will focus on the continual improvement and execution of Raytheons antibribery and anticorruption compliance program using leading practices tools and processes.

The Senior Compliance Manager will be part of the Due Diligence Center of Excellence supporting global business operations including coordination and active engagement with business development global contracts international supply chain and program management. You will also coordinate with key stakeholders within Raytheon Legal RTX business units external business partners and third parties.

This onsite role will be based in Abu Dhabi United Arab of Emirates.

What You Will Do

• Champion the anticorruption compliance and third-party due diligence processes and practices to analyze and monitor RAYs international third-party relationships for international suppliers sales intermediaries customers distributors offset partners acquisition targets and other third parties.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting analysis by determining legal reputations or compliance risks associated with engaging in high risk third parties as well as determining legal mitigation plans for high risk third parties.
• Lead the review and risk assessments of anticorruption compliance deviations and will engage in root cause analysis consistent with internal processes and policies. Engage with senior level staff from supply chain procurement and legal on improving compliance with third-party engagement.
• Develop maintain and deliver up-to-date industry leading and comprehensive anticorruption training for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support global business operations including coordination and active engagement with business development global contracts international supply chain and program management.
• Act as a liaison and provide ongoing advice with various senior level staff and other leadership on improvement and execution of Raytheons antibribery and anticorruption compliance program using leading practices tools and processes.
• Support global business operations including coordination and active engagement with business development global contracts international supply chain and program management.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders within Raytheon Legal RTX business units external business partners and third parties.
• Act as an Ethics & Compliance champion in the assigned office guiding leaders in making ethical and compliance decisions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years relevant experience
• Experience in corporate risk management such as internal audit supply chain and international procurement or ethics and compliance.
• Experience and knowledge of compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and related international anticorruption law.
• Experience supporting briefs and developing presentations to business leadership regarding progress implementing antibribery and anticorruption compliance program involving areas of focus such as international third-party management and offset and localization efforts.
• Experience with strategizing with peers in other functions to support enterprise best-practices and efficiencies in the region.
• Experience engaging directly with international third parties particularly suppliers offset partners and vendors who may pose increased risk.
• Conversational in both English and Arabic.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience analyzing business risks under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other international antibribery and anticorruption laws and regulations.
• Experience collecting analyzing and reporting company intelligence.
• Familiarity with bid and proposal management and international procurement processes.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and exhibit strong self-management skills
• Courage and tenacity capable of constructively withstanding business pressure.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to convey reason and prudence in oral and written communications to influence stakeholders regarding policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical written and communication skills appropriate for effective risk identification documentation and mitigation.
• Ability to work inter-dependently across business areas to achieve program and organizational goals aligned with antibribery and anticorruption compliance program.
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

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Required Experience:

Manager

• Surveillance & Monitoring:

  • Monitor and review trading activity for potential market abuse manipulative behavior or other regulatory violations using surveillance tools.

  • Investigate alerts and escalate potential issues to senior compliance leadership.

• Position Limit Oversight:

  • Track and monitor firm and client positions to ensure compliance with exchange and regulatory position limits.

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and exchanges to resolve issues and ensure adherence to applicable limits.

• Compliance Testing & Controls:

  • Conduct periodic testing to ensure the firms policies and procedures are followed particularly around surveillance trade reporting and position management.

  • Assist in the development and of the annual compliance testing plan.

• Policy & Procedure Review:

  • Maintain and update internal compliance policies in response to regulatory developments.

  • Assist with training staff on compliance policies and regulatory changes.

• Regulatory Support:

  • Support responses to regulatory inquiries and audits.

  • Prepare documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Legal Studies or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in a compliance or trade surveillance role at a brokerdealer asset manager or futures commission merchant (FCM).
• Strong understanding of U.S. and global trading regulations (CFTC SEC FINRA NFA and international equivalents).
• Familiarity with surveillance systems (e.g. SMARTS Actimize Eventus or similar platforms).
• Experience with position limit frameworks and exchange rules across major global markets.

Additional Information :

• Experience with both futures and equities markets.
• Working knowledge of algorithmic trading order types and market structure.
• Previous involvement in regulatory exams or inquiries.
• Proficiency in data analysis (Excel SQL Python a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime

Senior Officer

The Senior Officer role is responsible for supporting the Sanctions Compliance Monitoring Program, ensuring adherence to bank policies and regulatory guidelines.

• Investigate and clear payments screening alerts, recording rationale for clearance across various clients in UAE and international geographies.
• Elevate unresolved cases to relevant risk management support units or related groups within compliance.
• Gather supportive information from internal and external databases based on standard processes.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence investigations in line with policies and procedures.
• Perform searches, gather data, and record evidence from internal systems, the internet, and business inquiries.
• Record and retain alerts and cases in accordance with jurisdictional record-keeping requirements.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of sanctions payment screening systems, processes, and practices based on risk and control deficiencies.
• Recommend, initiate, and implement optimizations to screening methodologies and parameters to maximize cost efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory compliance locally and globally.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in management, banking, finance, preferably with certification in compliance, transaction monitoring/sanctions screening, KYC/AML/CFT, financial crime, or risk management.

The jobholder will support the Compliance Governance & Assurance (CGA) department to achieve its objectives in providing effective oversight over the development and dissemination of the Group Compliance program. This will include support in tracking policies and procedures training strategy resource management Ml and reporting vendor management budget coordination information security and Business Continuity liaison.

This role also will support the Primary Business Operational Risk Management (BORM) for GCD by acting as the secondary BORM which includes issues management incident reporting compliance risks library KRIs in GRC system and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) controls testing.

The jobholder will also support the Group-wide Compliance Monitoring and Assurance Testing (CMAT) function which applies a risk-based approach to monitor and test the First Line of Defense activities related to compliance risks.

Ensure effective implementation of the Groups Compliance strategy within the teams remit.

• • Bachelors degree in business studies law accounting economics or commerce or specific training in risk management.
  • Minimum of 8 10 years banking experience with 5 years in Compliance or Control function.
  • Strong understanding of the Compliance Risks and Controls with previous experience in working in Compliance or Control function
  • Previous experience in performing Assurance activities in Regulatory and Financial Crime Compliance
  • Good exposure toMIS reporting data Analysis MS Excel MS PowerPoint and pivot table.
  • Understanding of statistics and business trend analysis
  • Strong peer and senior stakeholders communication and management skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Ability to perform innovative thinking to solve complex problems with no established precedence while balancing risk speed and accuracy
  • Ability to be a self-starter and work independently as well as part of a team
  • Analytical mind good communication and self-motivated detail oriented
  • Fluent in English (Ability to read and communicate in Arabic Language will be an added advantage)

Previous experience required (if any)

• Minimum of 8 10 years banking experience with 5 years in Compliance or Control function.

Required Experience:

Manager

As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and maintaining a robust compliance program.

• Surveillance & Monitoring:
• Monitor and review trading activity for potential market abuse manipulative behavior or other regulatory violations using surveillance tools.
• Investigate alerts and escalate potential issues to senior leadership.
• Position Limit Oversight:
• Track and monitor firm and client positions to ensure compliance with exchange and regulatory position limits.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and exchanges to resolve issues and ensure adherence to applicable limits.
• Compliance Testing & Controls:
• Conduct periodic testing to ensure policies and procedures are followed, particularly around surveillance trade reporting and position management.
• Assist in developing and implementing the annual compliance testing plan.
• Policy & Procedure Review:
• Maintain and update internal compliance policies in response to regulatory developments.
• Assist with training staff on compliance policies and regulatory changes.
• Regulatory Support:
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Prepare documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in a compliance or trade surveillance role at a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of U.S. and global trading regulations (CFTC, SEC, FINRA, NFA, and international equivalents).
• Familiarity with surveillance systems (e.g., SMARTS, Actimize, Eventus, or similar platforms).
• Experience with position limit frameworks and exchange rules across major global markets.

• Experience with both futures and equities markets.
• Working knowledge of algorithmic trading order types and market structure.
• Previous involvement in regulatory exams or inquiries.
• Proficiency in data analysis (Excel, SQL, Python, a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compliance System - Monitoring and Validation - SAS AML role at Dicetek LLC. Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Posted: 1 year ago. Be among the first 25 applicants. Join to apply for the Compliance System - Monitoring and Validation - SAS AML role at Dicetek LLC.

• Graduate qualifications in economics, computer sciences, mathematics, financial studies, legal, law or business studies preferred. Post-graduate qualifications with a mix of finance, law, economics and computer science majors highly desirable.
• 6 to 8 years of experience with European or North American financial institutions, regulators and/or professional services firms with a focus on Financial Crime Technology and Analytics work streams/services.
• Proficiency in coding on SQL, Python and R. Experience in development of reports and dashboards using Power BI/Tableau.
• Experience in development of AML scenarios on leading platforms, replication of scenario logic in SQL and/or Python. Understanding of typology/red flag assessment. Experience with SAS AML essential.
• Proficient in the use of data mining, analysis, and statistical techniques to perform/enhance customer segmentation, set AML scenario thresholds subject to segment-level distribution and perform ATL/BTL testing to tune thresholds etc. Experience in using machine learning models to implement effective segmentation and behavioral thresholds (ex – k-means clustering). Knowledge of solutions such as Siron AML, SAS AML, NICE Actimise and FCCM etc. highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in data analysis, mining, wrangling and engineering techniques. Extensive experience in SQL and ability to develop stored procedures, write dynamic T-SQL and custom functions etc.
• Experience in developing ETL scripts to extract, transform and load data. Ability to analyze existing scripts and code snippets to optimize them.
• Excellent understanding of IT and system controls and experience in designing controls based on system functionality.
• Good understanding in Data Governance principles and experienced in creating Data Quality monitoring and testing rules along with Data reconciliation concepts.
• Good experience in understanding the AML concepts, if ACAMS certified is added advantage.

• Not Applicable

• Contract

• Finance and Sales

• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates