Head of Compliance

Job description / Role

Venture Search - Governance, Risk, & Compliance

Our client, an Asset Management company based in ADGM in Abu Dhabi, are looking for an experienced head of Compliance and MLRO to join their team and run the process in Abu Dhabi for the business. Candidates should have previous experience as the authorized individual for either a ADGM or FSRA regulated firm, category 3 or above.

The role:

· Monitor all regulatory risks and potential compliance issues across the middle east business
· Operate as key point of contact with the ADGM for all regulatory matters
· Develop, oversee, and maintain a regulatory risk framework
· Work with senior management and colleagues who are based out of DIFC to embed a compliance culture throughout organization, to set up a strong compliance office in ADGM and run this process.
· Responsible for any relevant requirements of the business with respect to AML

Requirements

The candidate:

· Minimum of 5 years experience in either ADGM or DFSA compliance
· Previously held authorized individual status
· Able to work with senior stakeholders across multiple locations
· Degree level education, preferably with a professional compliance qualification
· Self starter
· Fluent English, Arabic would be beneficial however not essential
· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

About the Company

Venture Search is an international banking & financial services search firm, combining technology and human skill to enhance all aspects of the hiring process.

By combining advanced search technology and a market-leading team, we are able to attract the most talented candidates in the banking and financial services sector.

Here at Venture Search, we are passionate about building world-class teams and delivering long-term recruitment solutions. Venture’s focus spans multiple facets of the global Financial Services industry, including Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, Buyside, Fintechs, and Advisory firms.