Senior Compliance Officer

We are working with an international law firm to hire a Senior Compliance Officer in Dubai. In this role, you will act as a pivotal leader within a global business acceptance function, balancing high-level technical escalations with the day-to-day supervision of a dedicated compliance pod.

The firm is looking for an experienced business acceptance professional with a background in legal services, a sophisticated understanding of international AML and conflicts regulations, and the leadership qualities necessary to mentor a growing team.

The responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the primary point of escalation for complex queries regarding conflicts, AML, CDD, and third-party payor issues.
• Managing and fair allocation of client onboarding and matter opening workflows to ensure accurate and prompt completion.
• Supervising a small team of Compliance Officers, providing consistent mentoring and ensuring a unified approach to risk resolution....