We are seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer to lead compliance function and ensure adherence to regulatory standards across all business areas. This is a confidential leadership search for a senior professional with a proven track record in compliance, financial crime risk, and regulatory governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the compliance department, including performance oversight, coaching, and development.
- Oversee financial crime compliance frameworks, including controls for AML, CFT, sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption.
- Ensure implementation of customer due diligence (CDD), periodic reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting.
- Supervise data protection and privacy compliance, ensuring secure and lawful data processing.
- Represent the organization in dealings with regulatory bodies, providing timely reports and responses.
- Drive continuous improvement in compliance procedures and automation.
- Deliver internal training and awareness sessions on compliance policies and regulatory updates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related fields; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Recognized compliance or financial crime certifications are highly desirable (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CCEP, CFE).
- Minimum of 1215 years of relevant experience in compliance, financial crime, or regulatory environments, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven expertise in AML, KYC, CDD, FATF, CRS, and related compliance frameworks.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
