Vice President, Compliance Consulting
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About the Role
Kroll is hiring a Vice President for its Financial Services Compliance and Regulation practice in the UAE. The role involves acting as outsourced Compliance Officer/MLRO for ADGM/DIFC entities, managing licensing projects, and conducting compliance audits.
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Responsibilities
- Act as outsourced Compliance Officer (CO) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for ADGM and DIFC regulated entities
- Manage licensing and authorisation projects for ADGM and DIFC entities
- Perform targeted compliance audits and reviews
- Draft reports for firms and international regulators
- Prepare pitch documents and proposals for business development
- Oversee and update compliance policies, procedures, risk assessments, and monitoring plans
- Liaise with regulators (FSRA/DFSA) on behalf of clients
Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years of proven compliance experience within a regulator, financial institution or consulting firm
- Experience acting as or supporting a Compliance Officer or MLRO for a DFSA or FSRA regulated firm is highly advantageous
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Prior experience in Anti Money Laundering, Operational Risk or Risk Management regulatory projects
- Qualifications such as ICA, CISI, ACAMS are beneficial
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Job Overview
- Kroll is looking for a Vice President to join our Financial Services Compliance and Regulation practice in the UAE.
- You will assist asset management, investment, fintech and other regulated financial institutions by delivering on a wide range of engagements including financial crime, governance, enterprise and operational risk, compliance risk, regulatory readiness, compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting.
- You will mainly support clients by acting as an outsourced Compliance Officer (CO) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for ADGM and DIFC regulated entities, managing licensing projects, and performing targeted compliance audits and reviews.
Responsibilities
- Undertake reviews following a risk‑based approach, identifying control failings and operational weaknesses across a range of firms.
- Provide on‑the‑job and ad hoc advice and support to clients.
- Draft reports for firms and international regulators.
- Collate and manipulate data, visualising trends and patterns in performance.
- Prepare pitch documents and proposals for potential work and engage in business development activities.
- Act as outsourced CO/MLRO/Deputy MLRO for ADGM and DIFC regulated asset management clients, including managing AML/CFT frameworks, compliance monitoring, regulatory filings, and ongoing advisory.
- Oversee and update compliance policies, procedures, risk assessments, and monitoring plans for regulated clients.
- Lead or support licensing and authorisation projects for ADGM and DIFC entities, including regulatory business plans, governance frameworks, and regulator engagement.
- Conduct compliance audits, AML reviews, and gap assessments, providing clear findings and remediation recommendations.
- Liaise with regulators (FSRA/DFSA) on behalf of clients, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and notifications.
The Ideal Candidate
- Compliance consulting and Financial Services experience.
- Minimum 8+ years of proven compliance experience within a regulator, financial institution or consulting firm.
- Experience acting as, or supporting, a Compliance Officer or MLRO for a DFSA or FSRA regulated firm is highly advantageous.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
- Clear and logical reasoning ability to make assessments and articulate them clearly.
- Prior experience in Anti‑Money Laundering, Operational Risk or Risk Management regulatory projects.
- Prior experience in internal audit roles with exposure to testing controls and systems is a plus.
- Proven regulatory experience and knowledge.
- Qualifications such as International Compliance Association (ICA), Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI), and ACAMS are beneficial.
Additional Information
- Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.
- In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com
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