Senior Compliance Manager
NDA | Dubai (relocation required) | Office
We are seeking a senior-level Compliance Manager to establish and lead the compliance function at a proprietary trading group of companies operating across traditional and digital asset markets. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of relevant experience, strong regulatory expertise, and the ability to design and implement a scalable compliance framework from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
  • Build the end-to-end compliance function, including policies, procedures, controls, and training, tailored to a dynamic trading and digital asset environment.
  • Ensure alignment with UAE regulatory requirements, as well as international standards, requirements and laws.
  • Lead onboarding, monitoring, and review processes for employees, counterparties, and vendors.
  • Serve as the point of contact for regulatory correspondence and audits.
  • Provide compliance training to cross-functional teams and maintain up-to-date documentation.
  • Conduct internal investigations as needed and coordinate with legal/external advisors.
  • Advise senior management on regulatory risks and maintain regular reporting to leadership.
  • Compliance risk assessment and compliance audit.


Candidate Profile
  • Experience: 10+ years in compliance, risk, internal or external audit, or legal roles in FinTech, Payment Services, Digital Asset firms.
  • Execution: Demonstrated ability to independently set up compliance structures in high-growth or early-stage environments.
  • Regulatory Fluency: Strong knowledge of AML/KYC and CDD Reporting, using IT Compliance Solutions (WorldCheck, LexisNexis or the same), negative Media and sanctions screening, market conduct, and licensing regimes; prior interaction with the UAE regulators is a plus.
  • Communication: Clear communicator with sound judgment and strong ethical standards.
  • Cultural Fit: Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, founder-led environment. Cultural alignment with a predominantly Russian-speaking internal team is advantageous.
  • Flexibility: Open to part-time or project-based onboarding with full-time potential.
  • Certification: ACAMS or ACFE, or ICA.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Monthly base compensation depending on experience and engagement level
  • Standard relocation package, premium medical coverage, and wellness perks
  • Office meals, access to fitness and preventive health programs
  • Future performance-based incentives may be introduced as the company scales