Employment:
Full Time
The role will lead the build out of a DIFC Compliance function for a large wholesale bank. Candidates will need to currently be engaged in a DIFC Compliance & MLRO function; we cannot consider candidates whose most recent & relevant experience is not in the DIFC.
Client Details
The client is a large global bank.
Description
The role is responsible for setting up the compliance & MLRO function in the DIFC at a wholesale bank. This includes relevant policy formulation, setting up controls around compliance, managing the regulatory relationship with the DFSA and coaching staff on best practice compliance policies, procedures & behaviour. Any prior experience gained as a data protection officer in conjunction with compliance & MLRO duties is a plus.
Job Offer
* Top Compliance Role
* Ability to make a difference
* A total of 12+ years’ of experience which will have primarily been within Compliance; ideally the most recent 5 years will be within the DIFC at a Wholesale Bank
* In-depth knowledge of financial services laws & regulations (including AML/ CTF) within the DIFC; awareness of overseas regulations & international best practices is a big plus
* Understanding of treasury, trade finance and other wholesale banking products & their operations
* Bachelors degree (or higher) from a top tier University; further education & professional qualifications are a plus
* Prior/ current experience working in an international bank is advantageous
* Prior/ current DPO experience is advantageous
* The candidate must have credible experience and therefore the ability to positively influence stakeholders, internally & externally
* The candidate must be extremely hands-on with strong attention to detail
* The candidate will have strong communication skills – verbal, written and non-verbal
* The candidate will be driven, self-motivated and agile
Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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