Senior Compliance Specialist
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Client: Confidential Regulated Fintech (Dubai) Employment Type: Full-time Experience: 5–8 years Recruitment Partner: Line Two About the Role Line Two is supporting a confidential, regulated fintech in Dubai to hire a Senior Compliance Specialist.
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Experience
5–8 years
About The Role
Line Two is supporting a
confidential, regulated fintech in Dubai
to hire a
Senior Compliance Specialist
.
You will support the compliance function across regulatory compliance, governance, monitoring, and advisory—helping ensure the business scales safely while meeting regulatory and internal control requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compliance advisory to business and operations on policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliance frameworks (policies, procedures, SOPs, governance).
- Execute compliance monitoring activities (sampling, thematic reviews, control checks), document outcomes, and track remediation.
- Support regulatory change management: assess impact, coordinate implementation, and maintain evidence of compliance.
- Support oversight of key compliance workflows (e.g., onboarding/KYC controls, screening processes, exception handling) as applicable.
- Prepare management reporting/MI (themes, trends, KPIs, open actions, key compliance risks).
- Support audit and regulatory requests: coordinate evidence packs, responses, and closure of findings.
- Contribute to training and awareness initiatives; coach junior team members.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Accounting, Risk, or related field.
- **5–8 years**
Experience In Compliance Within
- fintech, payments, banking, or regulated financial services
- .
- Strong understanding of compliance governance, monitoring, and documentation standards.
- Proven stakeholder management skills and ability to challenge constructively.
- Strong writing and communication in
English
- (Arabic is a plus).
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Preferred And Nice To Have
- Experience in fintech/payment models (wallets, cards, remittances, merchant acquiring, etc.).
- Familiarity with financial crime controls (KYC/EDD, sanctions, transaction monitoring) and control enhancement.
- Certifications (or in progress):
Ica And Cams
- (or similar).
- Experience working with compliance tools/workflows (case management, screening systems, GRC tools).
How To Apply
Apply via LinkedIn with your updated CV.
Please include your
notice period
,
current location
, and
UAE work authorization/visa status
(if applicable).
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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