Client: Confidential Regulated Fintech (Dubai)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 5–8 years
Recruitment Partner: Line Two
About the Role
Line Two is supporting a confidential, regulated fintech in Dubai to hire a Senior Compliance Specialist. You will support the compliance function across regulatory compliance, governance, monitoring, and advisory—helping ensure the business scales safely while meeting regulatory and internal control requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compliance advisory to business and operations on policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliance frameworks (policies, procedures, SOPs, governance).
- Execute compliance monitoring activities (sampling, thematic reviews, control checks), document outcomes, and track remediation.
- Support regulatory change management: assess impact, coordinate implementation, and maintain evidence of compliance.
- Support oversight of key compliance workflows (e.g., onboarding/KYC controls, screening processes, exception handling) as applicable.
- Prepare management reporting/MI (themes, trends, KPIs, open actions, key compliance risks).
- Support audit and regulatory requests: coordinate evidence packs, responses, and closure of findings.
- Contribute to training and awareness initiatives; coach junior team members.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, Accounting, Risk, or related field.
- 5–8 years experience in compliance within fintech, payments, banking, or regulated financial services.
- Strong understanding of compliance governance, monitoring, and documentation standards.
- Proven stakeholder management skills and ability to challenge constructively.
- Strong writing and communication in English (Arabic is a plus).
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Experience in fintech/payment models (wallets, cards, remittances, merchant acquiring, etc.).
- Familiarity with financial crime controls (KYC/EDD, sanctions, transaction monitoring) and control enhancement.
- Certifications (or in progress): ICA / CAMS (or similar).
- Experience working with compliance tools/workflows (case management, screening systems, GRC tools).
How to Apply
Apply via LinkedIn with your updated CV. Please include your notice period, current location, and UAE work authorization/visa status (if applicable).
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and role requirements.
