
Senior Compliance Officer
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in monitoring and interpreting relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance applicable to Tabby's operations.
- Support the preparation of regulatory filings, notifications, and responses to regulatory enquiries.
- Assist in the assessment of the impact of regulatory changes and help coordinate appropriate responses.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of Tabby's AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls.
- Assist with periodic risk assessments and reviews relating to money laundering, terrorist financing, and customer risk.
- Perform customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) checks, escalating high-risk cases as appropriate.
- Conduct regular monitoring activities to assess the effectiveness of compliance and AML/CFT controls.
- Assist in the investigation of unusual or potentially suspicious activity, including preparing draft suspicious activity reports (SARs) for review by the MLRO.
- Help compile compliance reports and maintain relevant logs and registers (e.g. breaches, conflicts of interest, complaints).
- Assist in maintaining the Compliance Manual and other compliance-related policies and procedures.
- Support the documentation and periodic review of internal controls and processes.
- Help deliver periodic compliance and AML/CFT training sessions.
- Contribute to awareness initiatives to promote a strong compliance culture across the organisation.
- Provide day-to-day support to business units by responding to compliance queries and offering guidance on internal requirements.
- Support the compliance review of new products, marketing materials, and customer journeys.
- Liaise with internal teams (e.g. operations, product, risk) to ensure compliance is embedded in day-to-day activities.
- Support the Compliance Manager in external engagements with regulators and auditors, where necessary.
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in a compliance or AML/CFT role within financial services.
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements, including CBUAE regulations, is desirable.
- Professional certifications (e.g. CAMS, ICA) are an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Team-oriented with a proactive and collaborative approach.