Senior Compliance Officer
DWF Labs
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
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Senior
About the role
- Lead the end-to-end VARA and FSC licensing process, including application preparation, documentation, and ongoing submissions.
- Upon approval of the license, act as the appointed Compliance Officer to oversee and maintain all compliance obligations under the relevant regulatory framework.
- Ensure timely and accurate regulatory submissions by liaising with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and Board members.
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive compliance policies and procedures that align with relevant rulebooks, AML/CTF laws, and internal standards.
- Provide senior management with compliance and regulatory updates, risk assessments, and recommendations.
Requirements
- 6–8 years of compliance experience, ideally with financial services or fintech licensing in Dubai (VARA/DFSA/FSRA/ADGM).
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks and international standards.
- Direct experience with regulatory reporting and liaison.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
regulatory reportingcompliance policiesdocumentation preparationrisk assessmentsapplication preparation
Soft skills
communicationstakeholder managementleadership