Seeking experienced Compliance Consultant to advise DIFC and ADGM clients and liaise with regulators.
14th January, 2026
Purpose of Job
Act as the Compliance Officer, Money Laundering Reporting Officer ("MLRO") and Risk Manager functions for several DIFC and/or ADGM based regulated financial service providers.
Main responsibilities and duties
The Compliance Consultant will: Perform the compliance officer, money laundering reporting officer ("MLRO") and risk manager functions for several DIFC and/or ADGM based regulated financial service providers.
Establish and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, authorities and business partners.
Ensure adequate time registration and communication.
Ensure correct and timely clients` invoicing.
Organize first line follow-up on outstanding invoices with the clients.
Report delivery issues and complaints to the management.
Encourage participation in Compliance client projects, framework development, regulatory update and quality control projects.
Collaborate with the management in the development of new services efforts to increase efficiency and effectiveness creating a positive working environment.
Handle authorization / incorporation projects for JTC regulated clients.
Essential Requirements
Master's degree in law, financial management, business administration or similar.
Registration with the DFSA and FSRA or other financial services regulator as responsible individual for the compliance, MLRO and risk management functions.
Minimum of three years of relevant experience in compliance, MLRO and/or risk management functions at senior management level.
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.
Team leadership skills.
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.