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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Compliance Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the firm's compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in communications surveillance of office staff, escalating all related issues with the Head of Compliance.
• Conduct regular trade reviews and reconstructions, escalating all related issues to the Head of Compliance.
• Collaborate with different company departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations.
• Assist in preparing reports and requests for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Manage and coordinate the on-boarding process seamlessly for clients from start to finish to ensure a smooth transition from onboarding client to active client.
• Communicate efficiently with the respective client and/or broker to gather all necessary information.
• Responsible for coordinating all KYC documentation requests and adopting a right first time approach to avoid multiple queries.
• Responsible for ensuring all client documentation is handled and filed appropriately in line with our policies.
• Provide regular, timely progress updates to both the Compliance Manager and Brokers, in both written and verbal formats.
• Responsible for liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution to issues that arise during the course of on-boarding.
• Perform AML/KYC due diligence client reviews on corporate clients with different legal structures and in various jurisdictions to ensure the firm's AML & KYC requirements are met.
• Identify, review and disposition of all PEPs, Sanctions and Adverse media at onboarding stage assessing the risks posed to the firm.
• Classify clients from a risk and regulatory perspective.
• Investigate and escalate all suspicious activity and financial crime (AML & Fraud) related issues with relevant proposals to protect the business.
• Conduct periodic reviews and refresh KYC documents of existing clients in accordance with their risk banding.
• Review onboarding accounts as required.
• Effectively manage KYC inbox; ensuring all emails are responded to.
• Ensure that all queries are answered promptly and in full.
• Ensure that all processes are followed, and trackers are updated accurately.
• Maintain PAD, Conflicts of Interest, PEP, Sanctions and adverse media lists and Compliance Register.
• Work on special projects and assists with ad hoc projects as required.
• Monitor any material changes that may impact the risk status of client files.
• Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance principles.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing industry.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about compliance, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to us today.

Keyword: ComplianceOfficer

Overview:

As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in managing risks associated with products and services offered to clients. Your primary responsibility will be to drive risk awareness and compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support cross-functional collaboration to implement effective processes and controls designed to meet client needs.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of clients' activities, needs, business models, and markets to protect organizational interests.
• Instil risk awareness and discipline in team culture and prepare comprehensive training materials for business teams.
• Take ownership of risk as the first line of defence through compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track clients' progress to drive clear understanding and oversight of non-financial risks.
• Engage with regional teams for oversight and review of client issues and risk events.
• Participate in client engagement to drive discussions on Financial Crime/Anti-Money Laundering controls framework.
• Conduct analysis for risk acceptance and provide oversight of financial crime risk in-line with Risk Appetite.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of regulations in key jurisdictions.
• Experience with financial crime compliance/AML frameworks for FI clients.
• Excellent analytics and reporting skills.
• Effective communication/writing skills to engage with all levels internally and externally.
• Desirable experience with banking terminology, new payment methods, and digital asset market knowledge.

About Us:

We are committed to creating a positive impact for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge, and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Risk Management Professional

We are seeking a detail-oriented and team player to join our organization in the Middle East. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team that shares your passion for risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform assessments of all processes through a risk-based approach to ensure compliance with regulations and minimize fraud and credit risk.
• Conduct risk-based investigations and fraud monitoring reviews within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Manage risk-related ad-hoc activities and recommend timely actions.
• Support the development and implementation of a Risk Management Framework within the business.
• Assess IT risk-related aspects of the business and identify areas for improvement.
• Review processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in completing regulatory requirements and reporting under the guidance of senior management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required.
• Knowledge of commercial financial products/services.
• Experience in risk, compliance, governance, or audit functions.
• Familiarity with banking/financial services industry.
• Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and planning abilities.
• Effective communication and fluency in English.

Benefits:

The ideal candidate will work three days a week in the office and have reasonable accommodations made to enable successful performance of their duties. We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters growth and success.

Key Role Summary:

• This is a leadership role that oversees the underwriting of financial lines.

The successful candidate will lead the team to ensure the delivery of business plans and manage underwriting teams to achieve risk quality and proper insurance to value.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate strategic vision for department growth.
• Manage underwriting teams to ensure risk quality and proper insurance to value.
• Foster collaborative approach to growing business.
• Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines following regulations.
• Leverage technical expertise to expand customer base in collaboration with sales and marketing.
• Drive standardization of underwriting across assigned business line(s).
• Capitalise on opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Develop sustainable underwriting operations for business line(s).

About You:

• Minimum 6 years experience as Financial Lines Underwriter / Broker.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritize, achieve targets and deadlines, analytical and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English language.
• Knowledge of local insurance industry regulations and statutory processes.
• Ability to manage team.

Why QBE?

We offer wellbeing initiatives and benefits that give flexibility to suit what matters most to you.

We're an international insurer building momentum towards our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

Job Description

The role of a Risk Analyst II involves developing professional skills in monitoring, assessing, analyzing and evaluating processes and data. It requires identifying policy gaps and formulating policies based on data interpretation and recommendations.

• Support global contract negotiations and trades with data quality by reviewing documents, entering data, reporting exceptions, scanning documents, and warehousing.
• Utilize technical skills to work with a complex in-house data management system.
• Gain familiarity with industry-standard documentation, technology, and internal procedures.
• Assess risk when making business decisions, considering the firm's reputation and safeguarding clients and assets by adhering to laws, rules, and regulations.

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Makes judgments and recommendations based on analysis and specialty area knowledge.
• Researches and interprets factual information.
• Identifies inconsistencies in data or results and formulates recommendations on policies, procedures, or practices.
• Communicates effectively with diverse audiences.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

About Flipster

Flipster(flipster.io) is a next-level trading platform that is connecting investors to insight, and new opportunities brewing in the cryptoverse. We uncover exclusive opportunities and provide a high-performance platform to put them to work. We believe in an exciting, bold future for crypto. A decentralized, well-governed space, that sparks progress for investors, traders and amazingly innovative crypto projects simultaneously. Flipster will unlock access to ideas we can't even imagine yet. We aim to propel their development and uncover potential.

• Define and maintain Flipster’s enterprise risk management strategy, risk appetite, and tolerance thresholds in alignment with regulatory expectations and business objectives.
• Serve as the principal advisor to the Board and CEO on all risk-related matters.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to adapt our strategies and risk appetite accordingly.
• Build, operationalize, and evolve a risk governance framework covering market, credit, liquidity, operational, product, technology, cybersecurity, people, and third-party (outsourcing) risks.
• Lead the Risk Committee and ensure periodic risk reviews and Board reporting.
• Conduct dynamic and ongoing risk assessments with emphasis on market volatility, counterparty exposure, liquidity stress, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain robust quantitative and qualitative risk measurement tools and indicators.
• Analyze crypto assets and investment strategies for potential risks and vulnerabilities, and develop effective mitigation strategies while evaluating new investment opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business units to refine risk controls and support new product development.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, and Operations teams to embed risk controls into workflows and support strategic initiatives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and auditors to ensure unwavering compliance.
• Act as the key point of contact for VARA and other relevant regulators, ensuring timely submission of risk reports and regulatory updates.
• Represent Flipster in industry risk forums and engage with external auditors and consultants.
• Lead incident response and crisis management efforts across business units.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to develop and maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR) plans.
• Establish and manage constructive relationships with insurance partners to ensure appropriate coverage—including custody and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance—and to support effective risk transfer strategies in the event of cyber incidents, asset loss, or other operational disruptions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in risk management within regulated financial services, including at least 3 years in digital asset or crypto platforms.
• Strong understanding of Blockchain and cryptocurrency specific risks.
• Expertise in designing and managing enterprise-wide risk frameworks, policies, and tools.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative risk metrics, Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and exposure modeling.
• In-depth understanding of UAE and global crypto regulatory frameworks, particularly VARA’s rulebooks and risk-related requirements.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex risk issues to senior stakeholders and regulators.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills across functional teams and geographies.

• Professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA, PRM, CAMS, CISA, CRISC) are highly preferred.

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• 2nd Round Interview
• 3rd Round Interview

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Job Description

• Role & Responsibilities
  

• Manage multiple FRM projects and ensure all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time.
• Own and implement initiatives around market and liquidity risks.
• Manage teams as well as senior client stakeholders and be responsible for delivering high quality results and generating effective and impactful solutions.
• Play a key role in the development of less experienced staff through mentoring, training and advising.
• Remain current on new developments in Risk advisory services capabilities and financial industry knowledge.
  

• Establish, maintain and strength internal and external relationships.
• Identify possible opportunities and direct purist for new client opportunities.
• Draw on your knowledge and experience to create practical and innovative insights for clients contributing to KPMG thought leadership.
• The Individual
• Thorough understanding of Market Risk and Liquidity Risk
• Experience in Quantitative Analytics, Market Risk Models including VaR, FRTB, IRRBB, CVA
• Experience in Liquidity management including liquidity gap, ALM, FTP, ILAAP
• Experience with risk models development and validation
• Good understanding of Spot and Derivative markets operations for equities, interest rate, credit, commodities and foreign exchange products; Risk management (hedging strategies) and valuation aspects of the same
• Prior experience in Financial Modeling
• Good understanding of local and international regulatory requirements including Basel and CBUAE guidelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Prior experiences in managing and motivating a team in risk related areas, with clear leadership in market and liquidity risks
• Strong ability to map client business requirements and convert the same to a viable business proposition.
• Exposure to business development in consulting (Pre-sales support, proposals, RFP responses)
• Strong communication skills with client facing experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects at a time.
• Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by example.
• Qualifications
• As a minimum a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field including Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics or similar.
• 7+ years of strong financial risk management /Quantitative analysis experience within a financial institutions or Consultancy/big 4 firms
• Professional certification in FRM, PRM, CFA is recommended but not mandatory
• Aptitude for quantitative analysis and strong numerical skills with evidence of advanced financial modeling skills
• Experience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. Python, R, SAS, MATLAB, Calypso, Murex, etc.)
• WHAT WE OFFER YOU
• A professional work environment full of challenges and development opportunities
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and coaching to develop new skills and progress your career.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Sales
• IndustriesAccounting

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Are you curious motivated and forward-thinking At FIS youll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial and technology. Our talented people empower us and we believe in being part of a team that is open collaborative entrepreneurial passionate and above all fun.

About the role

As a Sales Executive - Quota Carrier youll be part of a team of self-motivated high achieving sales professionals and youll drive some of the most exciting new technology in fintech while advancing the way the world pays banks and invests

• What you will be doing

  • Sells products and/or services and develops new account relationships.
  • Solicits and maintains network of prospects.
  • Initiates contact with prospective customers to sell targeted FIS products and/or services.
  • Works as a member of a sales team to sell assigned products or services to identified key accounts.
  • Demonstrates product knowledge including various solutions markets and competitive intelligence.
  • Prepares and presents proposals to clients utilizing FIS resources and tools.
  • Negotiates structures and closes deals that meet customer expectations and FISs ability to deliver; utilizes appropriate company resources per the resources plan to provide product marketing support or specialized product sales expertise.
  • Assists in the development of sales plans and strategies.
  • Meets sales goals and objectives.
  • Other related duties assigned as needed.

  What you bring

  • Minimum 10 years of enterprise sales experience with aproven track record in Risk Management software product sales.
  • Strong sales experience across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
  • Good understanding of FIS products and services
  • General knowledge of financial solutions technology including systems applications and Capital Markets practices
  • Proficiency in French is highly desirable.
  • Requires expert negotiation and communication skills both written and verbal
  • Requires solid decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Analytical skills are required to determine client business needs and requirements
  • Ability to remain calm under various levels of pressure
  • Ability to show established track record of involvement in industry trade groups preferred
  • Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management (internally/externally) employees clients and public
  • Travel is required

  What we offer you:

  • Competitive Salary and excellent bonus earning potential with personal benefits and FIS funded perks
  • Flexibility to achieve your desired work/life balance including paid time off for community work
  • A multifaceted job with a high degree of autonomy and a broad spectrum of opportunities
  • The chance to work on the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services & technology
  • A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities FIS is your final career step!

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Emirates Investment Bank PJSC (EIBank) is an independent onshore private bank based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering a wide range of banking and investment services to a select group of clients, supporting them through every stage of their wealth journey.

Established in 1976 by prominent UAE business families, EIBank offers bespoke solutions across the full range of wealth management services, from asset management and access to global markets to advisory services.

EIBank is a relationship driven bank, focused on building long-term partnerships. Our flexible and consultative approach enables us to offer customized products and solutions through innovative advice and services.

EIBank is listed on the Dubai Financial Market since 2005 and its shareholder base is composed of highly respected UAE business families and private investors from the local community.

Job Purpose:

To ensure strong credit underwriting in line with Board of Directors approved Credit Policy and simultaneously ensuring adherence to underwriting standards from CBUAE.

Key Accountabilities:

• Receive credit proposals from respective RM's and perform detailed credit analysis to assess • the credit worthiness of the proposal.
• Assess the gap in the required documents provided by RM's as part of the credit proposal and to seek clarification from RM's to ensure that all relevant information is available.
• Perform all necessary due diligence check including AECB and CBRB while preparing credit proposals to be presented to Credit Committee.
• Critically analyse and review the proposal/facility request in line with internal bank's policy and procedure and adherence to regulatory guidance from CBUAE.
• Engage with RM's to prepare new Product Program Guide (PPG) and simultaneously review it though CRO to present the PPG to New Product Development Committee.
• Assist CRO in updating credit policies and procedures to incorporate regulatory changes and establishing credit control around newly launched product.
• Assist Credit Risk Team to monitor and evaluate all active facilities (Lombard Lending and 1Margin Loan Facilities) to reduce/ prevent portfolio credit deterioration.
• Ensure to handle the documentation aspects of credit underwriting to ensure alignment from governance perspective:
• Documentation of Client Credit Files lodging.
• Minutes of the Credit Committee Meeting.
• Documentation of all the financial details provided by the client to perform credit assessment for audit trails in client's file.
• Upload documents in Document Management System (DMS).
• Documented history of all the credit clients since inception of the Loans.
• Evaluate financial status of potential customers, monitor existing clients, perform risk assessments, and generate informed credit reports.
• Assist Credit Risk Team in regular monitoring of credit portfolio and review credit adherence to policy and regulatory restrictions and guidelines.
• Alert the CRO to any emerging credit facility related deterioration to take adequate action and assign adequate provisions.
• Seek and obtain active Business feedback on delinquent exposures while maintaining objectivity in pursuing requisite remedial action(s).
• Assist Credit Risk Team/ Take lead in absence to monitor and report any excesses/ breaches and activate margin calls/ close-outs.
• Plan and meet external/ regulatory reporting deadlines.
• Monitor and report (internal) stakeholder compliance with credit risk policies and guidelines.

Qualification & Experience:

• Total experience of 8 years to 10 years, with a minimum of 5 years in a credit role within the Banking industry.
• Proven expertise in credit underwriting, credit risk management, credit administration, and credit analysis.
• Master's degree – CA, CFA, or MBA highly desirable.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Arabic is an added advantage.

• Seniority levelAssociate

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesBanking

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