Assistant Manager

Job Description

You will work closely with internal teams and clients to manage compliance initiatives, monitor regulatory developments, and help strengthen compliance frameworks while contributing to a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews, including AML, sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening for customers, employees, and third parties.
• Assess compliance with UAE and international AML and regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on clients operations, recommending appropriate compliance actions.
• Support and manage compliance-related projects within managed services engagements.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, presentations, and updates for internal teams and client senior management.
• Assist in the development, review, and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls (desirable).
• Deliver training sessions to team members and new joiners to enhance awareness of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure comprehensive compliance management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen compliance frameworks.
• Support leadership in aligning compliance initiatives with broader business objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field (mandatory).
• ACAMS, CFE, or other relevant compliance certifications (preferred).
• MBA or master's degree with a focus on Compliance, Business Law, or a related field (advantageous).

• 5+ years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, and regulatory compliance.
• Prior experience within Big 4 or leading consulting firms is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, CDD, EDD frameworks and FCC risk management.
• Understanding of UAE and international regulatory requirements.
• Ability to monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure environments.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align compliance initiatives with business objectives.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills, particularly for senior management and client-facing engagements.
• Ability to simplify complex regulatory concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), including preparation of proposals and executive presentations.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity.