Senior Manager Compliance
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About the Role
J. Awan & Partners is hiring a Senior Manager Compliance to lead regulatory compliance and AML/CTF obligations across client mandates in the region. The role involves implementing compliance frameworks, conducting monitoring, and serving as the principal regulatory liaison.
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Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing compliance and AML support to clients
- Draft, implement, and manage compliance and AML frameworks
- Coordinate internal/external audits and conduct compliance reviews
- Deliver training on compliance, AML, and governance topics
- Support business development and represent the firm at industry events
Requirements
- Experience in regulatory compliance and AML within financial services
- Knowledge of regulatory regimes including DFSA, ADGM, QFCRA, FCA, CMA
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Job Title
- Senior Manager Compliance
Reports To
- Director Compliance
Location
- Abu Dhabi
Role Overview
- Lead and oversee regulatory compliance and AML/CTF obligations across a portfolio of client mandates within the Region.
- Ensure clients are fully aligned with regulatory expectations by implementing best in class compliance frameworks.
- Serve as the principal regulatory liaison and drive business growth by converting existing relationships into new opportunities.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide ongoing compliance and AML support to clients.
- Draft, implement, and manage compliance and AML frameworks.
- Ensure adherence to local and international regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate internal/external audits.
- Conduct compliance reviews and spot checks.
- Identify and remediate control weaknesses.
- Deliver training on compliance, AML, and governance topics.
- Build client awareness of emerging regulations and risks.
- Support senior team in executing client mandates and originating new business.
- Represent the Firm at industry and promotional events.
- Communicate compliance risks and obligations to senior management.
- Foster relationships with stakeholders, auditors, regulators, and clients.
Core Competencies
- Regulatory Expertise & Strategic Mindset
- Operational Excellence
- Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
- Integrity & Accountability
- Stakeholder Management & Cultural Agility
Role Specific Competencies
- Compliance & AML Expertise
- KYC & Regulatory Delivery
- Organisation & Execution
- Stakeholder & Communication Skills
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