Head of Risk, Legal & Compliance - ref. m24140303
Swisslinx Middle East Dubai
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned legal, risk and compliance senior professional to lead the Risk, Legal & Compliance function for an investment firm based in UAE. This role requires deep regulatory expertise, legal acumen, and leadership capability to oversee risk, compliance, AML, and legal matters across the business.
Key Qualifications:
- 7+ years of legal, regulatory, and compliance experience within an asset management/ private equity/ investment firm, or
- Strong DFSA/ ADGM experience highly preferred
- Solid understanding of fund regimes in UAE and internationally
Core Competencies & Experience:
- Managing strategic and legal documentation
- Deep knowledge of DFSA Compliance regulations, including: Regulatory Business Plans (RBP), Compliance Manuals and Monitoring Programs, AML frameworks
- Proven experience drafting/negotiating: Fund offering documents, IMAs, custody/admin agreements
- Introducer, placement, distribution, and NDA agreements
- Corporate legal documentations (SPA/SHA, JV agreements, employment contracts)
- Strong command of corporate governance including board resolutions, minutes, and regulatory filings
- Hands-on leadership and oversight of compliance, AML, and legal team members
- Establishment of risk management systems and controls
We are looking forward to hear from you!
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