Senior Compliance Manager

Minimum 5 years of experience in AML compliance documentation, regulatory writing, or legal drafting. Strong exposure to GCC regulatory environments and AML/CFT frameworks. Expertise in policy drafting, SOP creation, regulatory interpretation, and governance documentation. Proven experience leading teams of 5 or more analysts in a compliance or consulting environment. Exceptional English writing skills. Ability to independently manage projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail. Professional qualifications such as CA, CS, LLB, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Lead creation of AML/CFT and sanctions policies, governance charters, CDD/KYC manuals, and oversight frameworks. Draft end-to-end SOPs across various compliance processes. Ensure documentation aligns with GCC regulatory standards (CBUAE, FIU, MOI, DFSA, ADGM). Develop multi-country policy versions for UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain. Prepare Enterprise Risk Assessments (ERA), AML risk evaluations, and compliance monitoring reports. Conduct gap analyses across multiple GCC jurisdictions. Draft formal advisories, legal interpretation notes, and regulatory updates. Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5+ compliance analysts. Review all documentation for accuracy and regulatory adherence. Present drafted documents and reports directly to clients. Manage multi-project delivery pipelines.