15 Regulatory Compliance jobs in Dubai

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Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager – Crypto Exchange & Virtual Assets in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Posted on 10/09/2025.

As the Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager at Deriv’s crypto exchange and virtual asset business, you will play a critical role in ensuring adherence to global regulatory frameworks governing digital assets. You will design, implement, and oversee a robust compliance framework tailored to the unique challenges of crypto markets, safeguarding the company’s integrity and reputation while enabling sustainable growth.

• Lead crypto compliance strategy : Define and implement compliance strategies and frameworks specific to crypto exchange operations, digital wallets, token listings, stablecoins, staking, and custody services.
• Stay ahead of regulatory change : Monitor global crypto and blockchain regulatory developments (e.g., MiCA, FATF Travel Rule, SEC/CFTC, FCA, MAS, VARA), ensuring internal policies remain up to date and aligned with evolving standards.
• Manage AML/CFT and sanctions compliance : Oversee crypto-specific AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring programs, including blockchain analytics, Travel Rule compliance, suspicious activity reporting, and liaison with financial intelligence units (FIUs).
• Oversee licensing and registrations : Lead licensing efforts across multiple jurisdictions for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), managing ongoing reporting obligations and relationships with regulators.
• Risk management in digital assets : Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and operational risks unique to crypto markets, including custody risks, smart contract risks, cross-border transaction risks, and fraud typologies.
• Regulatory engagement : Act as the primary contact with regulators, supervisors, and industry associations in the crypto space, ensuring proactive communication and fostering strong relationships.
• Compliance monitoring & audits : Develop and execute annual compliance plans specific to digital asset operations, including risk assessments, audits, and remedial actions.
• Culture of compliance : Partner with product, operations, and technology teams to embed compliance-by-design principles in exchange features, token listings, and blockchain integrations.

• A university degree in finance, law, compliance, risk management, or a related field.
• 12+ years of compliance experience, with at least 5 years in a regulated crypto exchange, virtual asset business, or blockchain-based financial services.
• Proven expertise in crypto regulatory frameworks, such as MiCA, FATF, FinCEN, SEC/CFTC, FCA, MAS, VARA, or equivalent regimes.
• Demonstrated success in managing VASP licensing, AML/KYC programs, blockchain analytics, and crypto transaction monitoring tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs).
• Strong experience liaising with crypto regulators, FIUs, and financial services authorities.
• Ability to anticipate regulatory trends in digital assets and translate them into actionable compliance strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders from regulators to developers.

• Join a diverse, inclusive workplace that values innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Be part of a company recognised for excellence and committed to career growth opportunities.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We take pride in our Great Place to Work and IIP Platinum certifications, which reflect our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment across 15+ offices, globally.

Our culture is unique, and we live by our values and leadership principles. Find out more about life at Deriv here.

Job Description

A long-established and trusted global brokerage firm is seeking an experienced Legal & Compliance Specialist to strengthen the legal department within a dynamic Forex and CFD environment. With over 30 years of industry presence, this firm has built a solid reputation for transparency, innovation, and client success, offering a broad range of CFD products including forex, commodities, indices, and more.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of legal frameworks, compliance processes, and risk management practices, with the ability to work proactively in a dynamic, international environment. This role offers exposure to multi-jurisdictional operations, requiring precision, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

Location : Remote – Dubai or Lebanon

As a Legal & Compliance Specialist , your broad responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Legal

• Draft, review, and manage a variety of legal documents including contracts, NDAs, internal policies, and corporate agreements.
• Provide timely legal guidance across business units to support operational and commercial initiatives.
• Assist in company formation, registration, and licensing activities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee corporate secretarial duties and maintain accurate legal records for all entities and affiliates.
• Monitor regulatory developments and legal changes relevant to the company’s operations, ensuring timely updates and implementation of necessary compliance actions.

Compliance

• Support the Head of Legal & Compliance in managing internal and external compliance reporting and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate the registration and maintenance of licenses, trademarks, copyrights, and corporate identifiers.
• Review and resolve compliance-related matters, including client complaints and regulatory inquiries, in line with applicable standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of documentation for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Ensure marketing and business content complies with legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring processes and ensure strict adherence to AML policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related discipline (required).
• 1–2 years of experience in legal or compliance roles, ideally within financial services or corporate environments.
• Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks governing international business operations.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with AML regulations and compliance best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal/compliance management tools.
• Professional certifications in compliance (e.g., Certified Compliance Professional) are considered an advantage.

Our client offers an exciting, challenging role in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The right person will find many career growth opportunities in their company, whether you want to advance your technical skills or aspire to leadership in the future.

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

• Achieve local registrations for all brands within sister companies in each country.
• Maintain an informed awareness of Product Registration and Regulatory guidelines. Update and centralise the products registration.
• Identify constraints and implement product registration for new market openings.
• Efficient coordination and communication with the Brand, local market, and export team for all regulatory related activities. Follow up and answer additional questions from local teams, suppliers, and certifying bodies.
• Create contact and good relationship with regulatory authorities, third parties, certification bodies (Intertek, SGS, Dubai Municipality, ESMA, SFDA, MOH, etc.).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of science in Industrial pharmacy/chemistry/Biotechnology/pharmaceutical science.
• Experience in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry preferably in a regulatory/compliance position would be a plus.
• Fluent in English is compulsory; Arabic and French would be a plus.
• Mastering IT tools and basic Excel preferred.

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

It takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

Deluxe Holiday Homes is one of the Middle East’s largest vacation‑rental and property‑management operators. The Group manages 800 + holiday homes, runs real‑estate brokerage, maintenance, interior design, warehousing, fleet, and wellness units, and employs 250 + staff in the UAE. Our values: Integrity, Empathy, Professionalism, Dedication, Transparency.

As the first dedicated Compliance Officer, you will safeguard the Group’s licences, revenues, and reputation by ensuring that every landlord, guest, employee, and company document is complete, lawful, and stored correctly, and that all regulatory renewals are handled on time.

• Review all new Management Agreements to ensure inclusion of mandatory DTCM and RERA clauses.

• Verify title deed or POA, landlord identification documents, KYC forms, and IBAN letters before initiating the first landlord payout.

• Ensure commission and revenue-sharing terms align with approved company templates.

• Audit guest files in Guesty, including passport or Emirates ID, signed house rules, terms & conditions, and security deposit receipts.

• Verify DTCM registration and municipality fee postings are completed for each check-in.

• Check employee onboarding documentation, including MOHRE contract, visa, Emirates ID, health insurance, NDAs, and social media policy acknowledgements.

• Ensure timely completion of offboarding requirements, including visa cancellations and end-of-service formalities.

• Validate internal compliance forms such as maintenance logs, refund approvals, guest relocation authorisations, and BD “On Hold” justifications for accuracy and required approvals.

• Escalate unresolved documentation or process gaps exceeding two business days to the respective Department Head and General Manager.

• Maintain a rolling 12-month compliance calendar for all company licences, permits, insurances, vehicle registrations, and civil defence certificates.

• Liaise with PROs and relevant government authorities (DED, DTCM, RERA, FTA, MOHRE) to ensure timely renewals and prevent lapses or fines.

• Monitor UAE legislation and regulatory updates, including RERA circulars, MOHRE reforms, PDPL, and FTA announcements; ensure SOPs are updated within 30 days of changes.

• Draft, update, and enforce compliance SOPs and quick-reference checklists across departments; conduct refresher training sessions where recurring deviations are found.

• Run compliance dashboards in Google Looker Studio using data from Guesty, HubSpot, HRMS, and Oracle ERP to identify and close documentation gaps.

• Issue a monthly Compliance Report summarizing key metrics, risks mitigated, pending violations, and fines avoided.

• Screen all landlords, guests, and counterparties against international sanctions (UN, OFAC, UAE Central Bank) and PEP databases; initiate Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) when needed.

• Maintain a comprehensive Compliance Register, tracking all licences, regulatory filings, STRs, audit trails, policy versions, and training logs.

• Act as the primary point of contact during external audits or surprise inspections by DTCM, RERA, MOHRE, FTA, or Civil Defence, ensuring timely access to all required documentation.

• Competitive salary with performance bonus

• Comprehensive medical insurance

• Professional development budget for compliance certifications or legal courses

• A dynamic, growth‑oriented culture where you will build the compliance framework from the ground up

GM Solutions is hiring a HR Compliance Officer in Dubai with a salary of AED 12,000 - 16,000.

Requirements:

• UAE Experience is a must.
• Candidate must be based in UAE
• Good communication in English is required
• MBA or Degree in management/HR/accounting.
• Experience: 4 - 6 years of experience in a similar in-house role in automotive/ FMCG/ Retail.

The HR Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to human resources. This role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance programs, conducting audits, and providing guidance to HR and management teams to mitigate risks and maintain ethical and legal HR practices.

To apply, please send your CV to .

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 27/08/2025

Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world’s largest broker on dry freight futures, and have a strong presence across the bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We were the first brokerage to trade in the cleared market on iron ore and later coking coal futures, we also maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We are proud of our innovative ethos, having been first mover on a number of products, most recently on the cobalt and air freight futures markets. Not only do we provide excellent brokerage services, but also data services via our App, FIS Live, other data services, as well as education to help those entering new markets.

We have expanded via our network of trading associates and branch offices to offer coverage of derivative and physical shipping markets in London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore and Shanghai. Through our global network, FIS offers full brokerage services, trade execution and in-depth market intelligence and data for freight and commodities, as well as providing physical ship and cargo services. Our expertise in managing credit and counterparty risk provides a vital competitive advantage while enabling clients to trade with confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in Communications Surveillance of office staff, escalating all related issues with the Head of Compliance;
  
• Assist in completing daily transaction monitoring reviews against market abuse, escalating all related issues to protect the business;
  
• 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/ requests for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate;
  
• Manage and co-ordinate the on-boarding process seamlessly for the client 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 request 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 PEP’s, 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 client 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
  

• Previous Compliance experience either in commodity markets or communications surveillance & market abuse
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies with emphasis on Money Laundering & MAS regulations
  
• Experience of using approved KYC vendor sources e.g. Orbis, Corporate Registries, and others
  
• Possess good knowledge of onboarding process from start to finish, such as KYC/client risk rating, suspicious activity reporting, client screening/sanctions requirements, and risk assessment
  
• Knowledge of High risk indicators and revision of complex structures and entity types including Trusts, Funds overseas jurisdictions (BVI, Channel Islands, Cayman Islands etc)
  
• Possess some knowledge of regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions i.e. Singapore
  
• Educated to degree level in a related subject matter and/or related industry qualification (ICA, ACAMS)
  
• Team Player - collaborative but also able to work independently with minimal supervision
  
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
  
• Strong work ethics, striving for the success of a small team
  
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent attention to detail combined with inherent ability to prioritise work
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, working well with others and diverse groups / personalities
  
• Adaptable to change and willing to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive approach
  

Stand out and drive the next generation of wealth. Define the digital assets industry. Raise the bar for trust, transparency, and client success. Make your mark.

Nexo is a premier digital assets wealth platform designed to empower clients to grow, manage, and preserve their crypto holdings. Our mission is to lead the next generation of wealth creation by focusing on customer success and delivering tailored solutions that build enduring value, supported by 24/7 client care.

Since 2018, Nexo has provided unmatched opportunities to forward-thinking clients in over 150+ jurisdictions. With over $11+ billion in AUM and $371+ billion processed, we bring lasting value to millions worldwide. Our all-in-one platform combines advanced technology with a client-first approach, offering high‑yield flexible and fixed‑term savings, crypto‑backed loans, sophisticated trading tools, and liquidity solutions, including the first crypto debit/credit card. Built on deep industry expertise, a sustainable business model, robust infrastructure, stringent security, and global licensing, Nexo champions innovation and long‑lasting prosperity.

Official website: nexo.com

• Design, implement, and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable AML, CTF and Sanctions compliance laws and regulations.
• Create sound internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and monitor adherence to them.
• Provide training and guidance to staff members to ensure they have a clear understanding of and are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify compliance risk associated with various business activities and develop effective strategies to mitigate them.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and external auditors, ensuring effective management of all regulatory inquiries and adherence to reporting obligations.
• Provide regular and timely compliance reporting and management information directly to the company's Senior Management.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and assess their impact on the company's compliance program.

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Compliance or relevant field. Any experience in cryptocurrencies and blockchain is a strong advantage.
• Experience in engagement with a UAE regulator and a comprehensive understanding of VARA regulatory obligations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly and effectively information to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision‑making skills, and ability to identify, address, and mitigate compliance risks.
• Fluency in English is essential, and proficiency in Arabic would be considered an advantage.
• Being a team player and strongly aligned with Nexo's core values is essential.

• Competitive and rewarding remuneration package.
• Comprehensive Learning Hub for continuous growth.
• Hybrid work model: primarily office‑based with scheduled home office flexibility.
• A dynamic and inspiring environment with cutting‑edge projects.
• Career development opportunities in a global leader driving the next generation of wealth.
• Customizable personal benefits package.