Overview
Senior Compliance Specialist Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at RAYNE
Title: Senior Compliance Specialist
Company: RAYNE
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
RAYNE is expanding its consultant team and is seeking experienced Compliance Specialists based in Dubai to join our growing practice. Compliance is one of the fastest-growing areas across the GCC, with regulators raising the bar and organisations investing heavily in governance and risk – driving unprecedented demand for commercially minded compliance professionals.
As a consultant at RAYNE, you will be embedded directly within client organisations, functioning as a genuine extension of their in-house teams, backed throughout every engagement by RAYNE. We are currently growing our team across multiple seniority levels and locations throughout the GCC, with particular interest in Dubai-based professionals with strong experience in regulatory compliance and financial crime frameworks
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Key Responsibiliti
- esMonitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business, ensuring policies and procedures remain up to dat
- e.Support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of AML, KYC, and financial crime compliance framework
- s.Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and internal audits across business function
- s.Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory obligations under UAE Central Bank, DIFC, and/or ADGM regime
- s.Liaise with regulators and external advisors on compliance matters, filings, and reporting requirement
- s.Deliver compliance training and awareness sessions to internal team
- s.Assist in developing internal governance frameworks, policies, and reporting template
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Qualificati
- ons5+ years' compliance experience, ideally gained in-house or within a regulated financial instituti
- on.Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks; DIFC/ADGM experience advantageo
- us.Solid understanding of AML, KYC, and financial crime compliance requiremen
- ts.Prior experience liaising directly with regulators preferr
- ed.Excellent analytical, drafting, and stakeholder management skil
- ls.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environme
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About R
AYNERAYNE connects high-calibre legal professionals with leading multinationals, financial institutions, and government entities across the Middle East. We specialise in flexible legal resourcing – enabling businesses to access specialist expertise for critical projects without long-term commitments, and empowering lawyers to work flexibly while advancing their care
ers.If you are a compliance professional interested in a more flexible, relationship-driven way of working without compromising on quality, we'd love to hear from
you.
