Senior Compliance Specialist
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About the Role
RAYNE is seeking experienced Compliance Specialists based in Dubai to join their consultant team. You will be embedded within client organizations, handling regulatory compliance, AML/KYC frameworks, and liaising with regulators.
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Responsibilities
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business
- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of AML, KYC, and financial crime compliance frameworks
- Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal audits across business functions
- Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory obligations under UAE Central Bank, DIFC, and/or ADGM regimes
- Liaise with regulators and external advisors on compliance matters, filings, and reporting requirements
- Deliver compliance training and awareness sessions to internal teams
- Assist in developing internal governance frameworks, policies, and reporting templates
Requirements
- 5+ years' compliance experience, ideally in house or within a regulated financial institution
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks; DIFC/ADGM experience advantageous
- Solid understanding of AML, KYC, and financial crime compliance requirements
- Prior experience liaising directly with regulators preferred
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
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Overview
- RAYNE is expanding its consultant team and is seeking experienced Compliance Specialists based in Dubai to join our growing practice.
- As a consultant at RAYNE, you will be embedded directly within client organisations, functioning as a genuine extension of their in house teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business, ensuring policies and procedures remain up to date.
- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of AML, KYC, and financial crime compliance frameworks.
- Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal audits across business functions.
- Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory obligations under UAE Central Bank, DIFC, and/or ADGM regimes.
- Liaise with regulators and external advisors on compliance matters, filings, and reporting requirements.
- Deliver compliance training and awareness sessions to internal teams.
- Assist in developing internal governance frameworks, policies, and reporting templates.
Qualifications
- 5+ years' compliance experience, ideally gained in house or within a regulated financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks; DIFC/ADGM experience advantageous.
- Solid understanding of AML, KYC, and financial crime compliance requirements.
- Prior experience liaising directly with regulators preferred.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
About RAYNE
- RAYNE connects high calibre legal professionals with leading multinationals, financial institutions, and government entities across the Middle East.
- We specialise in flexible legal resourcing enabling businesses to access specialist expertise for critical projects without long term commitments.
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