Compliance Officer (ADGM)

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Job Description

Job Title: Compliance Officer
Location: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), UAE
Company: Vantage Capital

Employment Type: Full-time

About Vantage Capital

Vantage Capital is a boutique wealth management firm offering personalized investment solutions to high-net-worth individuals and family offices. With a presence in the ADGM and strategic partnerships across the globe, we combine institutional expertise with independent thinking.

We are committed to integrity, transparency, and delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Compliance Officer to join our ADGM-based team. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with all FSRA regulations, manage day-to-day compliance activities, and contribute to a strong culture of risk management and regulatory excellence.

The candidate must have previous compliance experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with ADGM FSRA rules and regulations, including AML, client onboarding, periodic reviews, etc.
  • Policies & Procedures: Draft, maintain, and update compliance manuals, risk frameworks, and internal control policies.
  • Client KYC & Onboarding: Oversee due diligence, risk assessments, and documentation requirements for onboarding individual and entity clients.
  • Monitoring & Reporting: Conduct regular compliance reviews and monitoring activities; report findings to senior management and regulators as needed.
  • Liaison with FSRA: Serve as the key point of contact for all regulatory matters and inspections.
  • Training & Awareness: Organize compliance training sessions to ensure staff remain informed of regulatory updates and internal procedures.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelors degree in a related field; advanced certifications (e.g. ICA, ACAMS, CFA) preferred.
  • Several years of relevant compliance experience within an ADGM/DIFC-regulated entity.
  • Strong understanding of FSRA regulations and UAE AML/CFT regulations.
  • Experience with KYC, CDD, and private wealth management in the UAE.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to be part of a high-growth wealth management firm.
  • International and collaborative working environment.
  • Unique opportunity to grow professionally as the company is expanding.
  • Salary: AED 24,000 per month
  • Exposure to a sophisticated and international client base.

Please visit our website at vantage-capital.com for more information.

Contact details are also available on our website if you want to hear more about the role.

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