Senior Compliance, AML, and Risk Director - Abu Dhabi
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Senior compliance, AML and risk director
eToro is the trading and investing platform that empowers users to invest, share, and learn. We were founded in 2007 with the vision of a world where everyone can trade and invest simply and transparently. We have created an investment platform that is built around collaboration and investor education.On our platform, users can view other investors' portfolios and statistics, and interact with them to exchange ideas, discuss strategies, and benefit from shared knowledge.
We have 40 million registered users from 75 countries, and our platform is available in 20 languages. eToro is an innovative, fast-growing business and is listed on Nasdaq in May 2025. We have over 1,500 employees across more than 10 offices around the globe, strategically positioned to serve the needs of users.
We are searching for a diligent and professional director of corporate governance to join our dynamic UAE office.
Reporting directly to the managing director, you will be the focal point, responsible for all our company's compliance obligations, ensuring all our business operations fully comply with our regulatory requirements.
In this position, you will be responsible for a range of duties, including evaluating current and new compliance regulations, taking ownership of the outsourcing program, and managing all reporting obligations.
The successful candidate will have a full understanding of the domestic regulatory landscape relevant for financial services companies and a good knowledge of the corporate law of the ADGM.
Responsibilities
What will you be doing?- Integrate and oversee all operational functions, compliance, AML, and risk, ensuring alignment and seamless coordination across these areas.
- Manage all aspects of compliance within the UAE office.
- Keep abreast of changes in regulatory compliance laws and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our business operations and procedures comply with legal regulations and internal policies.
- Plan and oversee all compliance policies and procedures.
- Define, implement, and take ownership of the company's outsourcing policies in line with our regulatory obligations for both existing and new vendors.
- Perform initial in-depth analysis for all existing and new outsourcing services and perform ongoing monitoring in accordance with regulatory changes.
- Advise the company on regulatory compliance matters and risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop a strong understanding of the company's business and provide regular reports to senior management and relevant regulatory bodies.
- Conduct, as needed, on-site audits of material outsourcing service providers.
- Develop and conduct compliance training for employees.
- 5-10 years of experience as a compliance officer in a senior role.
- Previous experience in outsourcing and vendor risk management.
- Experience in drafting and managing policies.
- Experience with conducting compliance audits.
- SLA management and reporting (preferred in a fintech / IT industry).
- Excellent team spirit.
- Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders across multiple locations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills are essential to communicate with senior management and regulators effectively.
- Rigorous, well-organized, with a structured and logical approach.
- Fluent English (both oral and written communication).
This role will be based in our ADGM office and candidates must have full working rights in the UAE.
Job Function: LegalCompany Industry: Finance, Investment & Asset Management
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