Corporate Services Manager/ Sr. Consultant

Job Purpose

• Client Advisory & Portfolio Management

• Act as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of clients, including SMEs, startups, and international groups.
• Provide strategic advice on UAE entity structuring, including:
• Mainland vs free zone vs offshore selection
• Shareholding structures and ownership compliance
• Activity selection and licensing strategy
• Serve as a trusted advisor on regulatory, operational, and commercial considerations.
• Conduct regular client reviews, identifying risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for additional services.

Company Formation & Structuring

• Lead and oversee company incorporation processes across:

• Mainland (DED And DET)

• Free Zones (e.g., DMCC, IFZA, ADGM, DIFC, SPC, SHAMS, etc.)
• Offshore jurisdictions (RAK ICC, JAFZA Offshore, etc.)
• Manage the full lifecycle of incorporations, including:
• Name reservation and initial approvals
• Documentation preparation and submission
• Licensing and registration completion
• Ensure all incorporations are compliant, efficient, and aligned with client objectives.

Corporate Compliance & Entity Management

• Oversee ongoing corporate services and entity management, including:
• License renewals and amendments
• Share transfers and restructuring
• UBO filings and ESR (where applicable)
• Corporate Tax and VAT registrations
• Changes in directors, managers, and authorised signatories
• Ensure compliance with:
• UAE Corporate Tax and VAT frameworks
• AML/CFT regulations and KYC requirements
• Free zone and mainland authority requirements
• Maintain a compliance calendar and tracking system to ensure no deadlines are missed.

Team Leadership & Operations

• PROs And Government Liaison Officers

• Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure:
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback
• to team members.
• Timely delivery of services
• High-quality documentation and submissions
• Compliance with internal SLAs and client expectations
• Build a culture of accountability, precision, and client-centric service delivery.Documentation & Quality Assurance
• Review and approve:
• Corporate resolutions and shareholder documents
• Incorporation applications and regulatory filings
• Client submissions to authorities
• Ensure all documentation is:
• Legally compliant
• Accurate and complete
• Consistent with client structures and objectives
• Maintain audit-ready documentation standards across all client files.

Banking & Kyc Support

• Support clients with UAE bank account opening processes, including:
• KYC documentation preparation
• Business activity justification and structuring narratives
• Coordination with banks and relationship managers
• Advise clients on banking expectations, compliance requirements, and risk factors.
• Troubleshoot account opening challenges and provide practical solutions.

Regulatory Monitoring & Risk Management

• Stay continuously updated on:
• Translate regulatory updates into:
• UAE corporate laws and licensing frameworks
• AML/CFT regulations and Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)

Requirements

• Corporate Tax and VAT developments
• Internal processes
• Client advisory notes
• Compliance checklists
• Identify and mitigate client and firm-level compliance risks.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive standardisation of:
• Corporate services workflows
• Documentation templates
• Compliance tracking tools
• Implement and optimise use of CRM / case management systems for:
• Client tracking
• Task management
• Compliance monitoring
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency.

Business Development & Growth

• Identify opportunities to:
• Upsell corporate services (entity management, restructuring, compliance)
• Cross-sell accounting, tax, HR, and advisory services
• Support proposal development, client onboarding, and structuring solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership (guides, webinars, regulatory updates).

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Tax and Accounting teams (for CT, VAT, and compliance alignment)
• HR & Payroll teams (for visa and employment structuring)
• Legal advisors and external partners (where required)
• Ensure seamless delivery of integrated client solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field
• Minimum 3–6 years of UAE experience in:
• Corporate services
• Business setup / company formation
• Free zone or regulatory administration
• Proven experience in supervising teams and managing client portfolios
• Strong understanding of:
• UAE mainland and free zone frameworks
• Licensing and regulatory procedures
• AML/KYC and UBO compliance

Technical Skills

• UAE mainland and free zone frameworks
• Licensing and regulatory procedures
• AML/KYC and UBO compliance
• Hands-on experience with:
• Corporate services workflows and regulatory portals
• CRM or case management systems
• Strong proficiency in:
• Microsoft Office (especially Excel and document management)
• Familiarity with compliance tracking systems and digital documentation tools

Core Competencies

• Strong client advisory and relationship management skills
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
• High attention to detail and regulatory awareness
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Commercial mindset with ability to identify growth opportunities
• High level of professional integrity and confidentiality

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required
• Arabic is an advantage, particularly for dealing with government authorities

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• Efficient, compliant, and high-quality delivery of corporate services
• Strong client satisfaction and long-term relationship retention
• Zero missed compliance deadlines across client portfolio
• Well-managed, high-performing corporate services team
• Contribution to scaling the firm’s corporate services offering
• Recognition as a trusted advisor on UAE structuring and compliance matters