Senior Compliance Manager

At j. awan & partners, we believe in "challenging the status quo every day," delivering seamless excellence to our customers across the world. We challenge the status quo by making tailor‑made solutions to meet the specific requirements of our clients' business interests and delivering our solutions to their needs with effective simplicity. We understand that time is precious and as such our tailor‑made solutions are simple to understand, simple to embed and simple to use.

We are a fast‑growing international Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Consultancy with our headquarters in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). We also have our own Technology company creating bespoke innovative Reg Tech solutions. Our business presence covers multiple jurisdictions with offices in the UAE, KSA, UK & Ireland, Singapore, Pakistan, Qatar and South Africa. We provide Regulatory Governance, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Recruitment and Technology services (the "Services") to a large number of clients including global, regional, and local financial services institutions, governments, and other industry partners.

As part of our global expansion plan, we are now looking for an ambitious and agile leader with a strong background in compliance to join our KSA team.

You will contribute to our clients' success by structuring and monitoring fit‑for‑purpose regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering programmes. In addition, you will support the growth of JAP's compliance practice by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand service offerings, and contributing to the continuous development of our compliance capabilities.

• Leverage global relationships to source and secure new business.
• Acquire new client mandates through relationship‑based opportunities.
• Achieve measurable revenue growth linked to new business development.

• Successfully onboard new clients.
• Strengthen J. Awan & Partners
  ' market presence within KSA operating jurisdictions.
• Increase market share and brand recognition.
• Receive positive client onboarding feedback.

• Strengthen existing client relationships through exceptional stakeholder management.
• Achieve high client satisfaction scores.
• Secure repeat business and maintain strong client retention trends.

• Represent J. Awan & Partners as a brand ambassador at industry events.
• Participate actively in conferences, forums, and networking events.
• Convert engagements and networking opportunities into new business leads.
• Increase brand visibility within the market.

• Deliver all required regulatory licences for clients efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure all licensing applications are submitted and approved within expected timelines.
• Maintain zero rejected or delayed regulatory applications.

• Perform effectively as outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO
  .
• Deliver timely and accurate completion of all regulatory obligations.
• Maintain strong compliance frameworks with no compliance gaps
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• Achieve positive client evaluations for compliance services.

• Serve as a trusted liaison between clients and relevant regulators.
• Maintain strong working relationships with regulators.
• Ensure smooth and efficient resolution of regulatory queries.

• Provide outstanding day‑to‑day compliance support to clients.
• Deliver all compliance tasks and regulatory deliverables on time.
• Maintain high client service ratings.

• Draft, implement, and manage compliance and AML/CTF policies and procedures.
• Ensure policies are updated promptly following regulatory changes.
• Successfully implement regulatory frameworks across client mandates.

• Deliver compliance, AML, and corporate governance training sessions.
• Increase client awareness and understanding of regulatory obligations.
• Achieve strong training feedback scores.