15 Regulatory Reporting jobs in the United Arab Emirates

A global reinsurance company is seeking a Finance Manager based in Dubai. The candidate will ensure financial regulatory compliance, manage reporting, and maintain accounting records in the MENA region. A Bachelor's degree in business and 7-10 years of financial management experience is required, along with fluency in Arabic, French, and English. Join us for a fulfilling career in a multinational environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking an experienced Principal IT Business Analyst to join our team in Abu Dhabi/Paris.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Capital Markets regulatory reporting (MiFID, EMIR, SFTR) and deep expertise in Murex implementation . This role will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure successful delivery of complex front-to-back trading and regulatory solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the implementation and enhancement of Murex for front, middle, and back-office functions
• Drive regulatory reporting initiatives and ensure full compliance with MiFID II, EMIR, and SFTR requirements
• Collaborate with traders, risk managers, and operations teams to gather and translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Coordinate with IT and vendor teams to design, test, and implement system solutions
• Analyze and optimize business processes related to trade lifecycle, risk, and reporting
• Conduct UAT, prepare test cases, and support production rollout activities
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Murex and regulatory reporting frameworks
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of existing systems
• Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders and senior management

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst within the Capital Markets / Investment Banking domain
• Proven hands-on implementation experience in MiFID, EMIR, and SFTR regulatory reporting projects
• Strong expertise in Murex (v3.x preferred) — configuration, workflows, trade lifecycle, and risk management modules
• Deep understanding of Front-to-Back trading workflows and Capital Markets products (Rates, FX, Credit, Derivatives, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to bridge communication between business and technology teams
• Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations cover key areas:
+ **Reporting** - e-2-e execution of non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timelines in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal Citi standards.
+ **Controls** - comprehensive control framework that includes pre-submission, post submission controls, issue management, and sustainable risk mitigation practices.
+ **Oversight** - Lead governance activities, including escalation protocols, regulatory issue remediation, disclosure to regulators to ensure transparency and accountability across reporting functions.
+ **Compliance Management** - Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, data integrity, and operational resilience.
+ **Horizontal Function** - Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology and Business partners to ensure alignment of reporting practices with evolving regulatory expectations and Citi policies.
The Vice President (VP) oversees the end-to-end execution of UAE non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring strong governance and operational consistency across business lines or regions. VPs lead teams in the execution and review of reporting outputs, monitor metrics, and establish accountability for performance standards. They serve as control champions, working closely with Technology and Compliance to enhance reporting infrastructure and controls. VPs drive the strategic enhancement of post-submission controls and issue resolution, ensuring documentation standards are upheld. They lead risk forums and partner across functions to manage regulatory expectations and deadlines. VPs support regulatory inspections, prepare senior management reporting, and escalate material issues as needed. They are responsible for evaluating staff performance and team capacity, helping align skillsets with business needs. VPs foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within their teams. This role prepares professionals for broader leadership, with a focus on resilience and strategic risk management.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Preparation and submission of local non-financial regulatory reporting obligations to CBUAE, SCA, and other UAE regulators,
+ Analyzing regulatory reporting process front to back
+ Resolving issues related to local non-financial regulatory reporting
+ Communicate operational changes arising from remediation or process or control enhancements to Operations & Technology
+ Develop Business Requirements for system-related enhancements and end to end management of implementation of new or amended regulations
+ Reconcile positions and ensure of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of local non-financial regulatory reporting
+ Execute the road map to improve local non-financial regulatory reporting operations efficiency, controls, and resilience
+ Streamline process inconsistencies, mitigate risks, and process documentation. Share knowledge among team to manage regulatory reporting operations functions.
+ Anticipate details of future regulations by communicating directly with key stakeholders and staying informed of relevant trends and industry news
+ Ensure alignment with regulatory changes and expectations
+ Drive projects and process improvements
+ Maintain documentation and oversee governance routines
+ Support leadership in strategic planning and initiatives
+ Support all control functions including MCA, audits, procedures updates and implementation
+ Calculate and monitor key KPIs and metrics
+ Timely escalation of issues and monitoring till resolution
+ Closely cooperate with Business and Tech partners on gap identification and process improvements
+ Prepare and participate in governance forums
+ Support internal & external audit reviews in relation to regulatory reporting operations & controls processes
+ Coordinate task allocation and completion in regulatory reporting operations team
+ Continue professional development in order to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices.
**Qualifications:**
+ Minimum 8 years of experience in Operations, preferably in regulatory reporting space
+ Solid experience in local non-financial regulatory reporting
+ Proven experience working with demanding business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
+ Deep understanding of regulations and operational processes
+ Good understanding of Investments and Capital Market products as well as trade execution and settlement processes
+ Analytical thinking skills
+ Effective workload management
+ Effective, adjusted to recipient communication skills
+ Critical thinking and drawing logic conclusions
+ Adequate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership
+ Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
**Education:**
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
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**Job Family Group:**
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**Job Family:**
Operations Support
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**Time Type:**
Full time
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Please see the requirements listed above.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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_If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi ( _._
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Overview

The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations cover key areas:

• Reporting - e-2-e execution of non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timelines in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal Citi standards.
• Controls - comprehensive control framework that includes pre-submission, post submission controls, issue management, and sustainable risk mitigation practices.
• Oversight - Lead governance activities, including escalation protocols, regulatory issue remediation, disclosure to regulators to ensure transparency and accountability across reporting functions.
• Compliance Management - Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, data integrity, and operational resilience.
• Horizontal Function - Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology and Business partners to ensure alignment of reporting practices with evolving regulatory expectations and Citi policies.

Role Summary

The Vice President (VP) oversees the end-to-end execution of UAE non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring strong governance and operational consistency across business lines or regions. VPs lead teams in the execution and review of reporting outputs, monitor metrics, and establish accountability for performance standards. They serve as control champions, working closely with Technology and Compliance to enhance reporting infrastructure and controls. VPs drive the strategic enhancement of post-submission controls and issue resolution, ensuring documentation standards are upheld. They lead risk forums and partner across functions to manage regulatory expectations and deadlines. VPs support regulatory inspections, prepare senior management reporting, and escalate material issues as needed. They are responsible for evaluating staff performance and team capacity, helping align skillsets with business needs. VPs foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within their teams. This role prepares professionals for broader leadership, with a focus on resilience and strategic risk management.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of local non-financial regulatory reporting obligations to CBUAE, SCA, and other UAE regulators
• Analyzing regulatory reporting process front to back
• Resolving issues related to local non-financial regulatory reporting
• Communicate operational changes arising from remediation or process or control enhancements to Operations & Technology
• Develop Business Requirements for system-related enhancements and end to end management of implementation of new or amended regulations
• Reconcile positions and ensure of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of local non-financial regulatory reporting
• Execute the road map to improve local non-financial regulatory reporting operations efficiency, controls, and resilience
• Streamline process inconsistencies, mitigate risks, and process documentation. Share knowledge among team to manage regulatory reporting operations functions.
• Anticipate details of future regulations by communicating directly with key stakeholders and staying informed of relevant trends and industry news
• Ensure alignment with regulatory changes and expectations
• Drive projects and process improvements
• Maintain documentation and oversee governance routines
• Support leadership in strategic planning and initiatives
• Support all control functions including MCA, audits, procedures updates and implementation
• Calculate and monitor key KPIs and metrics
• Timely escalation of issues and monitoring till resolution
• Closely cooperate with Business and Tech partners on gap identification and process improvements
• Prepare and participate in governance forums
• Support internal & external audit reviews in relation to regulatory reporting operations & controls processes
• Coordinate task allocation and completion in regulatory reporting operations team
• Continue professional development in order to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Operations, preferably in regulatory reporting space
• Solid experience in local non-financial regulatory reporting
• Proven experience working with demanding business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
• Deep understanding of regulations and operational processes
• Good understanding of Investments and Capital Market products as well as trade execution and settlement processes
• Analytical thinking skills
• Effective workload management
• Effective, adjusted to recipient communication skills
• Critical thinking and drawing logic conclusions
• Adequate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

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Job Family Group: Operations - Core

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Job Family: Operations Support

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Time Type: Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations cover key areas:
+ **Reporting** - e-2-e execution of non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timelines in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal Citi standards.
+ **Controls** - comprehensive control framework that includes pre-submission, post submission controls, issue management, and sustainable risk mitigation practices.
+ **Oversight** - Lead governance activities, including escalation protocols, regulatory issue remediation, disclosure to regulators to ensure transparency and accountability across reporting functions.
+ **Compliance Management** - Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, data integrity, and operational resilience.
+ **Horizontal Function** - Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology and Business partners to ensure alignment of reporting practices with evolving regulatory expectations and Citi policies.
The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations Senior Vice President is accountable for overseeing the end-to-end execution of the UAE non-financial regulatory reporting function. This role ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of regulatory reports while maintaining a strong control framework. The Senior Manager designs, implements, and monitors controls including post-submission validation, issue management, and sustainable mitigation strategies. They lead governance activities by chairing local control forums, managing escalations, and ensuring regulatory remediation plans are executed effectively. The Senior Manager engages proactively with internal stakeholders including Compliance, Risk, and senior leaders to align practices with policy changes and regulatory updates. They drive standardization, automation, and process optimization initiatives to enhance data integrity and operational resilience. This role is responsible for the strategic oversight of audit and regulatory examination activities. The Senior Vice President mentors VPs and contributes to the leadership and development of the broader reporting team. They oversee the implementation of local regulatory change management processes and ensure that enterprise standards are embedded in day-to-day operations. Through thought leadership and collaboration, the Senior Manager strengthens the firm's regulatory reporting capabilities and risk posture.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Accountable for local non-financial regulatory reporting obligations to CBUAE, SCA, and other UAE regulators, building trusted relationships and representing the firm in high-level discussions, consultations, and industry forums.
+ Shape and influence non-financial regulatory reporting strategy for UAE, advising senior leadership on regulatory trends and potential impacts.
+ Lead senior-level engagement in local, non-financial regulatory reporting reviews, audits, and supervisory meetings, ensuring effective representation of the firm and credibility with regulators.
+ Oversee all UAE non-financial regulatory reporting submissions, ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and timely, with zero tolerance for material errors.
+ Identify stakeholders and key organizations in order to build and manage relationships with each for local non-financial regulatory reporting.
+ Design, oversee, and evaluate operative strategies to have efficient processes, and reduce regulatory risk to the institution.
+ Design strategies for local non-financial regulatory reporting that generate improvements.
+ Escalate in timely manner the potential risk issues, revenue leakages etc. to senior management.
+ Review processes, procedures, strategy changes, and capacity plans to ensure productivity, inventory control, and turnaround time according to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
+ Oversee all policies and procedures are in place to ensure operations run within the highest quality standards and Regulatory Risks are minimized for local non-financial regulatory reporting
+ Develop proposals for all initiatives and communicate opportunities and progress against the proposal in a concise and timely manner to senior leadership
+ Provide judgements based on analysis of facts and a diverse range of internal and external sources in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations
+ Negotiate internally and communicate management report to senior management, recommending next course of action
+ Resolve highly complex and varying issues that have substantial potential impact
+ Participate in improvement projects with internal and external stakeholders
+ Responsible for project / program management and tools process adherence, training (if required) and delivery.
+ Build an effective team through hiring exceptional candidates, coaching, collaboration, and motivation of staff.
+ Continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices.
+ Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
**Qualifications:**
+ Minimum 10 years of experience in financial industry, preferably in regulatory reporting space
+ Proven record of achievement in leading teams in a large, matrixed organization
+ Solid experience in local non-financial regulatory reporting
+ Proven experience working with demanding business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
+ Deep understanding of regulations and operational processes
+ Strong interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate, and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment.
+ Proven experience leading a team
+ Good understanding of Investments and Capital Market products as well as trade execution and settlement processes
+ Analytical thinking skills
+ Effective workload management
+ Effective, adjusted to recipient communication skills
+ Critical thinking and drawing logic-based conclusions
+ Adequate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership
+ Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
**Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
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**Job Family Group:**
Operations - Core
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**Job Family:**
Operations Support
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**Time Type:**
Full time
---
**Most Relevant Skills**
Please see the requirements listed above.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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_Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi ( _._
_View Citi's_ _EEO Policy Statement ( _and the_ _Know Your Rights ( _poster._
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations cover key areas:

• Reporting - e-2-e execution of non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timelines in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal Citi standards.
• Controls - comprehensive control framework that includes pre-submission, post submission controls, issue management, and sustainable risk mitigation practices.
• Oversight - Lead governance activities, including escalation protocols, regulatory issue remediation, disclosure to regulators to ensure transparency and accountability across reporting functions.
• Compliance Management - Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, data integrity, and operational resilience.
• Horizontal Function - Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology and Business partners to ensure alignment of reporting practices with evolving regulatory expectations and Citi policies.

The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations Senior Vice President is accountable for overseeing the end-to-end execution of the UAE non-financial regulatory reporting function. This role ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of regulatory reports while maintaining a strong control framework. The Senior Manager designs, implements, and monitors controls including post-submission validation, issue management, and sustainable mitigation strategies. They lead governance activities by chairing local control forums, managing escalations, and ensuring regulatory remediation plans are executed effectively. The Senior Manager engages proactively with internal stakeholders including Compliance, Risk, and senior leaders to align practices with policy changes and regulatory updates. They drive standardization, automation, and process optimization initiatives to enhance data integrity and operational resilience. This role is responsible for the strategic oversight of audit and regulatory examination activities. The Senior Vice President mentors VPs and contributes to the leadership and development of the broader reporting team. They oversee the implementation of local regulatory change management processes and ensure that enterprise standards are embedded in day-to-day operations. Through thought leadership and collaboration, the Senior Manager strengthens the firm’s regulatory reporting capabilities and risk posture.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for local non-financial regulatory reporting obligations to CBUAE, SCA, and other UAE regulators, building trusted relationships and representing the firm in high-level discussions, consultations, and industry forums.
• Shape and influence non-financial regulatory reporting strategy for UAE, advising senior leadership on regulatory trends and potential impacts.
• Lead senior-level engagement in local, non-financial regulatory reporting reviews, audits, and supervisory meetings, ensuring effective representation of the firm and credibility with regulators.
• Oversee all UAE non-financial regulatory reporting submissions, ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and timely, with zero tolerance for material errors.
• Identify stakeholders and key organizations in order to build and manage relationships with each for local non-financial regulatory reporting.
• Design, oversee, and evaluate operative strategies to have efficient processes, and reduce regulatory risk to the institution.
• Design strategies for local non-financial regulatory reporting that generate improvements.
• Escalate in timely manner the potential risk issues, revenue leakages etc. to senior management.
• Review processes, procedures, strategy changes, and capacity plans to ensure productivity, inventory control, and turnaround time according to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee all policies and procedures are in place to ensure operations run within the highest quality standards and Regulatory Risks are minimized for local non-financial regulatory reporting.
• Develop proposals for all initiatives and communicate opportunities and progress against the proposal in a concise and timely manner to senior leadership.
• Provide judgements based on analysis of facts and a diverse range of internal and external sources in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations.
• Negotiate internally and communicate management report to senior management, recommending next course of action.
• Resolve highly complex and varying issues that have substantial potential impact.
• Participate in improvement projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for project / program management and tools process adherence, training (if required) and delivery.
• Build an effective team through hiring exceptional candidates, coaching, collaboration, and motivation of staff.
• Continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices.
• Adequate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial industry, preferably in regulatory reporting space
• Proven record of achievement in leading teams in a large, matrixed organization
• Solid experience in local non-financial regulatory reporting
• Proven experience working with demanding business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
• Deep understanding of regulations and operational processes
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate, and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment.
• Proven experience leading a team
• Good understanding of Investments and Capital Market products as well as trade execution and settlement processes
• Analytical thinking skills
• Effective workload management
• Effective, adjusted to recipient communication skills
• Critical thinking and drawing logic-based conclusions
• Adequate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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A global consultancy firm in the UAE seeks a Partner for Financial Crime Compliance. This role involves leading complex assignments in AML, sanctions, and regulatory investigations while advising clients on compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience and strong connections with regulatory authorities. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are available. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Manager – Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Advisory

Location: (Insert location or “Hybrid / Remote”)
Type: Full-time

About the Role

As a Manager in the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Advisory practice , you will lead and oversee high-quality client engagements to assess and enhance FCC systems and controls. You will manage the overall project lifecycle, leading and supporting project teams under the oversight of senior leadership, ensuring successful delivery of complex and diverse engagements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

About the FCC Advisory Practice

Our FCC Advisory team focuses on:

• Independent FCC Program assessments , third-party validations, and monitorships.
• AML Program development, uplift, and remediation , including the design and implementation of core FCC program components such as risk assessments, policy and procedure development, and target operating model design.
• FCC technology support , including independent validation and optimization of transaction monitoring and sanctions systems, and support during vendor selection and implementation phases.

Key Responsibilities Delivery

Lead and deliver high-quality client engagements (small to medium-sized projects) and workstreams within large-scale programs, including:

• Performing AML Program Assessments and Internal Audits.
• Conducting gap analyses and executing agreed-upon procedures (AUPs).
• Participating in third-party validations and monitorships.
• Developing and executing FCC risk assessments, risk appetite statements, policies and procedures, transaction monitoring typology assessments, and customer risk assessment models.
• Supporting clients in designing or enhancing target operating models.
• Conducting or supporting AML vendor system assessments.
• Supporting regulatory interactions and delivering FCC training sessions for Boards and across all lines of defense.

Project Management

• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, including client updates, progress tracking, billing, and quality assurance.
• Oversee project engagement formalities, including conflict checks, client acceptance, and documentation.

Business & Practice Development

• Drive business development activities, including proposal preparation, marketing initiatives, and thought leadership.
• Lead and participate in client meetings, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring clear and effective communication at all levels.

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

• 7–9 years of experience in Financial Crime Advisory (consulting) or within financial institutions (2nd line of defense with advisory responsibilities).
• Strong practical understanding of the key components of a robust FCC program.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT, CPF, and sanctions regulatory frameworks in the UAE or other key international jurisdictions (e.g., UK, EU, Singapore, Hong Kong).
• Proven track record in leading small to mid-sized AML advisory projects and key workstreams within large-scale initiatives.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and business development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Preferred (Advantageous)

• Professional qualifications such as CAMS, ICA, CFE , or equivalent certifications.
• Experience in assessing financial crime systems (e.g., transaction monitoring and sanctions screening).
• Knowledge of broader financial crime areas such as Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Fraud, or Market Abuse .
• Experience contributing to business development and proposal preparation.
• Proficiency in Arabic (advantageous but not required).

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The Role
We are seeking a Corporate / Commercial Lawyer for our Group of Companies to provide expert legal guidance across a variety of business financial transactions, contracts, and corporate matters. The role requires a deep understanding of the law, regulations, and general principles of commercially favorable jurisdictions, with the ability to provide strategic advice to support business growth and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate is mature, well-versed in cross-border transactions, and able to operate with the highest level of professionalism and discretion. Key Responsibilities • Provide legal advice & ensure company’s compliance with financial laws, regulations, and contractual obligations applicable locally and internationally • Provide corporate support, entity formation, Structure SPVs or joint ventures for large-scale developments, shareholder changes, board resolutions, corporate secretarial work, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions • Support licensing processes and maintain relations with local and international regulatory authorities • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, SLAs, shareholder agreements, investment contracts, cooperation agreements, Escrow arrangements, and development rights • Monitor / Assist in the development, review & compliance of internal policies (ESR, AML, KYC, FATF, UBO regulations etc.) • Work closely with cross functional teams (compliance, finance, operations, business) • Monitor regulatory developments and assess their legal impact on the business, provide legal risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential liabilities • Liaise with regulatory authorities, external counsel, and other stakeholders as needed, Ensure compliance with DLD / RERA regulations • Monitor updates in UAE real estate law, including escrow and off-plan sales rules

Requirements
• Hold a bachelor’s law degree (LLB) from a reputable law college (ideally LLM qualified) • Prior UAE Experience, working with multinational corporations or large-scale commercial transactions (preferably with exposure to international laws) • Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic (additional languages are an advantage) • Able to Join immediately

About the company
Prime Sources Raw Materials Trading LLC is a proud subsidiary of a well reputed Group of Companies based in UAE, known for its excellence across diverse industries. Backed by the Groups legacy and resources, the company delivers premium solutions in industrial sector, combining global standards with local insight to drive growth, compliance, and brand prestige.