An excellent opportunity is available with a leading financial services institution based in Abu Dhabi for a Compliance Specialist to lead on all required operational, regulatory and compliance related support to the businesses and the Group companies in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the Group’s regulated entities in the region comply with all applicable laws and regulations and that the policies, procedures and compliance monitoring frameworks meet both local and international best practice
• Managing and supporting the various compliance officers/professionals in the region
• Helping lead relationships with the various regulators in the region including coordinating and overseeing written submissions, preparing for and managing regulatory exams/reviews and advising and updating senior management on the same
• Liaising with local regulatory authorities in the region in relation to compliance and other legal matters as they relate to the Group
• Working closely with and in close coordination with the Compliance in Asia, Europe, and the US
• Advising on regulatory related matters/considerations affecting the businesses and advising senior management and/or Board committees (from time to time) on the implications for the Group’s business of developments arising from current and/or proposed new regulation

The Compliance Specialist will possess an excellent compliance background and experience from within a financial services institution, preferably within the ADGM (Abu Dhabi General Market) or DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre).

This is an excellent opportunity in Abu Dhabi with a leading financial institution. Please apply now or for further information contact Kayte Short at Robert Walters at kayte.short@robertwalters.com