Overview
ADSS is a successful retail and institutional brokerage based in Abu Dhabi. The company is currently undergoing a multi-year transformation to become a fast growing, purpose-led, data-driven enterprise that delivers market-leading personalized content, propositions and experiences to traders. To reinforce client-centricity the company structure, technology and operations are being redesigned alongside the crafting of a high-performance culture underpinned by The ADSS Way. The objective is for ADSS to become a dynamic and innovative, trusted market leader as measured by feedback from clients, talent, shareholders and competitors.
The Associate - Support provides administrative, coordination, and operational assistance to the Compliance function, enabling the effective delivery of enterprise compliance monitoring, reporting, and governance activities.
The role is primarily focused on documentation management, coordination, recordkeeping, and operational support. The Associate – Support does not exercise independent compliance judgement and operates under supervision, ensuring that compliance processes are supported in a timely, accurate, and wellorganized manner.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Compliance Administration & Documentation
- Support the collation, organisation, maintenance, and filing of compliance documentation and statutory records in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain compliance registers, logs, trackers, and evidence repositories under guidance from senior team members.
- Ensure compliance records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
Reporting & Governance Support
- Assist with the preparation, formatting, and submission of regulatory reports and statutory filings.
- Support compilation of data, reports, and materials for internal governance forums, audits, and regulatory reviews.
- Track reporting deadlines and follow up on outstanding actions, escalating issues where required.
Coordination & Operational Support
- Provide scheduling, coordination, and logistical support for:
- Compliance meetings
- Regulatory interactions
- Training sessions
- Compliance projects and initiatives
- Facilitate internal communication within the Compliance team regarding deadlines, deliverables, and action items.
- Support daytoday operational activities of the Compliance function as required.
Research & Project Assistance
- Conduct basic research to support compliance initiatives, regulatory updates, and process improvements.
- Assist with compliancerelated projects by tracking actions, maintaining documentation, and coordinating inputs from stakeholders.
- Provide administrative support to compliance managers across different compliance areas as needed.
Training & Records Support
- Support coordination and recordkeeping for mandatory compliance training programmes.
- Maintain training attendance records and completion statistics.
- Assist with preparation and distribution of compliance communications and materials.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Interest in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management is desirable.
Experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience in an administrative, support, or operations role within a financial services, legal, or compliance environment.
- Exposure to compliance processes, regulatory reporting, or documentation management is desirable.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and supporting multiple stakeholders considered an advantage.
6. Skillsand Competencies
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Attention to detail with accurate documentation and recordkeeping skills.
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); knowledge of compliance or document management systems an advantage.
- Effective communication and coordination capability to support team activities and deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and adapt to shifting priorities.
