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Roles & Responsibilities

Job Title Senior Manager - Compliance

Reports To Director Compliance

Location Dubai

Direct Reports TBC

We are a fast-growing international Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Consultancy with our headquarters in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). We also have our own Technology company creating bespoke cutting edge RegTech solutions. Our business presence covers multiple jurisdictions with offices in the UAE, KSA, UK & Ireland, Singapore, Porto, Pakistan, Qatar and now in South Africa. We provide Regulatory Governance, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Recruitment and Technology services (the "Services") to many clients including global, regional and local financial services institutions, governments and other industry partners. As part of our global expansion plan, we are now looking for an ambitious and agile professional with a strong background in compliance to join our team.

Mission / Purpose of the Role

The Senior Manager - Compliance role will lead and oversee regulatory compliance and AML/CTF obligations across a portfolio of client mandates within the Region. The role ensures clients are fully aligned with regulatory expectations by implementing best-in-class compliance frameworks, conducting ongoing monitoring, and serving as the principal regulatory liaison. Reporting to the Director of Compliance, the role drives business growth by converting existing relationships into new opportunities and supporting the expansion of the compliance practice across our operating jurisdictions. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding regulatory integrity, strengthening client trust, and elevating JAP's compliance standards across multiple jurisdictions.

12 18 Month Mission Outcomes ( What Success Looks Like )

Mission / Outcome - Act as a trusted outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO.

Success Metrics / Measures

• Timely execution of compliance deliverables; clients regulatory obligations consistently met. Effective communication with Regulators.

Mission / Outcome - Deliver high-quality Regulatory Compliance and AML services to clients.

Success Metrics / Measures

• Applications submitted on schedule; licenses obtained with minimal Regulator queries or rejections.
• Positive client feedback on compliance support. No material regulatory breaches or audit findings.

Mission / Outcome - Develop and implement robust Compliance and AML frameworks and training programs.