Title: Head of Compliance - Fintech
Location: Dubai
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing, regulated financial services business based in the UAE. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking to appoint a Head of Compliance on a permanent basis to lead and further develop their compliance function.
The Role
This position will take ownership of the firm's compliance framework, ensuring robust management of regulatory obligations and adherence to UAE regulatory requirements. The role will also play a key part in strengthening compliance oversight, supporting senior stakeholders, and maintaining effective relationships with regulators.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the compliance function, ensuring it operates effectively and in line with local regulatory expectations
- Manage and enhance the firm's compliance monitoring programme and regulatory reporting processes
- Provide leadership on conduct risk and customer protection matters across the business
- Act as the primary liaison with regulators and supervisory bodies
- Partner with senior management and board members on regulatory and compliance-related topics
- Develop and refine policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
- Support the ongoing build-out and maturity of the compliance function within a scaling organisation
Requirements
- Proven experience in a compliance leadership role within a regulated financial services environment (e.g. banking, fintech, payments, or e-money)
- Track record of direct engagement with regulators
- Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, monitoring, reporting, and conduct risk
- Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and board-level audiences
- Hands-on, pragmatic approach with experience operating in high-growth or evolving environments
