Senior Manager Compliance

Senior Manager – Compliance

Reports To:

Director of Compliance

Location:

Abu Dhabi
Direct Reports:
To Be Confirmed

• Provide ongoing compliance and AML support to clients.
• Draft, implement, and manage compliance and AML frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to local and international regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Conduct compliance reviews and spot checks.
• Identify and remediate control weaknesses.

• Deliver training on compliance, AML, and governance topics.
• Build client awareness of emerging regulations and risks.

• Support the senior team in executing client mandates.
• Help with the origination of new business.
• Represent the firm at industry and promotional events.

• Communicate compliance risks and obligations to senior management.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders, auditors, regulators, and clients.
• Represent the consultancy professionally.

• Stay updated on regulatory developments.
• Refine compliance and AML systems, processes, and training.
• Implement best practices.

• Promote the firm’s culture and brand.
• Support talent attraction and retention.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

• Regulatory Expertise and Strategic Mindset.
• Operational Excellence.
• Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills.
• Integrity and Accountability.
• Stakeholder Management and Cultural Agility.

• Compliance and AML Expertise: hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and overseeing regulatory compliance and AML frameworks within financial services.
• KYC and Regulatory Delivery: proven KYC and due diligence capability, including risk classification and SLA‑driven delivery.
• Organisation and Execution: ability to manage multiple compliance projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Stakeholder and Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  exceptional oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with clients, regulators, and senior leadership.

• Minimum eight years of overall industry experience, with at least four years in compliance roles within financial services.
• Direct experience in developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CAMS, CISI, or ICA qualifications preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.