Compliance Officer

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

About The Role

This role is focused on providing compliance, AML, risk management and company secretary support, outsourcing and consultancy services to a range of financial services firms in the U.A

Main Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with their applications to become Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”), and/or Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”) and U.A.E. Securities and Commodities Authority authorized;
• Supporting the Head & Director of Regulated Services with the successful delivery various consulting projects, including the DFSA and the FSRA remediation projects and compliance integration projects;
• Preparing and delivering compliance, corporate governance, risk and AML training and regulatory advice to the clients;
• Proactively monitoring changes/developments in relevant laws and regulations and updating colleagues and clients;
• Development and maintenance of the effective compliance/AML, risk management and corporate governance frameworks in accordance with the regulatory requirements and best practice international standards;
• Drafting manuals, policies/procedures, reports and other required documents;
• Representing client’s interest with the business partners and Regulators in the DIFC and the ADGM;
• Managing clients relationships: register time sheets, informating the clients of additional time spent, assisting TMF billing team with the invoice related matters etc.
  
  

Job Specific Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of regulatory experience in a Compliance and AML role or similar roles;
• Previously registered with DFSA or FSRA as CO/MLRO;
• Excellent relationship management skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
• Highly organised and motivated.
• Knowledge and understanding of concepts and regulatory requirements that are common in the financial services industry;
• Involvement in compliance, MLRO and/or risk management functions at senior management level;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues;
• Consultancy skills: ability to communicate with relevant stakeholders (senior management, directors, shareholders, auditors, regulators and authorities) with an appropriate level of diplomacy and solution driven mindset; and
• Attention to detail and quality.
• At least 3-5 years of regulatory experience in a Compliance and AML role or similar roles;
• Previously registered with DFSA or FSRA as CO/MLRO;
• Excellent relationship management skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
• Highly organised and motivated.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• AED 4000 air ticket allowance provided after 12 months of service is completed;
• Tier 1 insurance covered with wellness;
• Team building and CSR activities at least twice in a year;
• Fruits and snacks days in the office;
• Work from home option (2 days per week);
• Continuous development that is supported and encouraged through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy and a strong culture of feedback;
• By joining us, you will be part of a truly diverse, global business and benefit from the many advantages that brings. You’ll experience cross-border collaboration, stimulating client work and exciting challenges