Our UAE entity provides Asset Management and Payment Advisory Services. As part of the Interpolitan Money Group, we serve clients from across the United Kingdom, Canada and India, as well as Dubai (Licenced in DIFC).

As we invest into our growth, we are looking for a talented Head of Compliance, who will also act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer to help drive our existing business in the DIFC and further regulatory expansion further into the United Arab Emirates.

This role encompasses the Authorised Individual Functions of the Compliance Officer and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

What You ll Be Doing

• Controlling and managing the compliance function of Interpolitan Money (DIFC) Ltd.
• Responsible for 2nd Line financial crime matters including onboarding, transaction monitoring, screening and client reviews.
• Producing and submitting reports to the appropriate regulatory authorities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintaining and evolving policies and procedures for the DIFC business as well as reviewing and providing input for Group wide policies and procedures.
• Engaging with colleagues, both from within the wider Group Compliance function and the wider business, as a subject matter expert, to train and upskill.
• Working with banking and payment partners to ensure that both day-to-day queries are met as well as annual reporting.
• To act as the local Data Protection Officer, overseeing the DIFC entities approach to data protection as part of the Group s global approach to data security.
• To provide management information to the Chief Risk Officer and Board of Directors to attest to the performance of the DIFC compliance function.
• To continue and oversee the application with the Central Bank of the UAE and creation of a dedicated UAE mainland payments business.

 

• Prior experience as a senior member of a Compliance Department is vital. This is a hands on, active role. You will be expected to both do and lead to ensure to success.
• Experience of either working within an asset management, fund, payments or banking business based in the UAE with respect to anti-money laundering, regulatory compliance and data protection.
• Deep knowledge of both the CBUAE and DIFC rulebooks are a must to manage both existing regulatory requirements and reporting as well as understand future requirements as they develop.
• ACAMS or ICA certification or similar.
• A confident decision maker who can articulate and communicate their rationale to feedback to the wider business.
• The ability to be able to work within a multi-jurisdiction Group, with a wider Group Compliance function, that shares resources and processes where appropriate.
• The ability to work independently and prioritise.
• To be able to horizon scan and communicate evolving or new regulatory requirements in good time.

The Senior Compliance Officer will oversee compliance operations, ensure regulatory adherence, manage risks, and drive ethical practices across the organization. Implement frameworks, strengthen controls, liaise with regulators, and perform other duties as assigned to support organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure company-wide compliance with applicable local and international laws and regulations across all jurisdictions of operation, including AML, data protection (e.g. GDPR), and industry standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls tailored to multi-jurisdictional requirements.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, audits, and monitoring activities to identify gaps and mitigate regulatory and operational risks.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, ensuring timely, accurate filings and effective handling of regulatory inquiries.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness programs covering regulatory updates, ethical conduct, AML, and data protection.
• Investigate compliance breaches and oversee corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Compliance to set, track, and achieve organizational and strategic compliance objectives.
• Contribute to global compliance strategy development, ensuring alignment with international regulations and best practices.
• Oversee consistent implementation of compliance programs across departments and business functions.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and governing bodies as required.
• Support relationships with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders, including during audits and reviews.