Compliance and risk manager
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About the Role
Agram seeks a Compliance and Risk Officer to oversee risk management and compliance within the financial services and investment sector in Dubai. The role involves liaising with the Capital Market Authority, conducting compliance monitoring, and coordinating outsourced legal and internal audit activities.
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Responsibilities
- Support and enhance the organization's risk management and compliance framework
- Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, particularly the Capital Market Authority (CMA)
- Conduct compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and control reviews
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, regulatory, and compliance risks
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Provide regulatory guidance and compliance support to business stakeholders
- Prepare reports and documentation for senior management and regulatory submissions
- Oversee centralization and coordination of all outsourced legal and internal audit activities
Requirements
- Experience in Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, or related functions
- Prior experience within financial services, investments, asset management, or a related sector
- Background with a Big 4 firm or management consulting organization is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements and practical experience dealing with the Capital Market Authority (CMA)
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in both English and Arabic (written and spoken) – mandatory
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Role Overview
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management and compliance within the financial services and investment sector.
- This role will also oversee centralization and coordination of all outsourced legal and internal audit activities in the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and enhance the organization's risk management and compliance framework.
- Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, particularly the Capital Market Authority (CMA).
- Conduct compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and control reviews.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, regulatory, and compliance risks.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Provide regulatory guidance and compliance support to business stakeholders.
- Prepare reports and documentation for senior management and regulatory submissions.
Requirements
- Experience in Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, or related functions.
- Prior experience within financial services, investments, asset management, or a related sector is essential.
- Background with a Big 4 firm or management consulting organization is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements and practical experience dealing with the Capital Market Authority (CMA).
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in both English and Arabic (written and spoken) – mandatory.
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