Vice President, Compliance Consulting at Kroll Associates UK Limited

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance Consulting, Financial Crime, AML/CFT Frameworks, Regulatory Reporting, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Governance, Regulatory Readiness, Compliance Monitoring, Licensing Projects, Gap Assessments, Stakeholder Management, Business Development, Data Visualization, Regulatory Liaison, Operational Risk

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Kroll is looking for a Vice President to join our Financial Services Compliance and Regulation practice in the UAE, where you will assist asset management, investment, fintech and other regulated financial institutions by delivering on a wide range of engagements including financial crime, governance, enterprise and operational risk, compliance risk, regulatory readiness, compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting. You will mainly support clients by acting as an outsourced Compliance Officer (CO) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for ADGM and DIFC regulated entities, managing licensing projects, and performing targeted compliance audits and reviews. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll. Responsibilities As a Vice President within an expanding team, you will gain exposure to exciting projects. In addition, your career and development opportunities are unparalleled with exposure to clients from day one. Being part of a specialist group, but within a truly global firm, means your personal impact will be instant and supported to carve out a growth path with an attractive compensation package. As a Vice President you will work mainly in Asset management industry to: * Undertake reviews following a risk‑based approach, identifying control failings and operational weaknesses across a range of firms. * Provide on‑the‑job and ad hoc advice and support to clients. * Draft reports for firms and international regulators. * Collate and manipulate data, visualising trends and patterns in performance. * Prepare pitch documents and proposals for potential work and engage in business development activities. * Act as outsourced CO/MLRO/Deputy MLRO for ADGM and DIFC regulated asset management clients, including managing AML/CFT frameworks, compliance monitoring, regulatory filings, and ongoing advisory. * Oversee and update compliance policies, procedures, risk assessments, and monitoring plans for regulated clients. * Lead or support licensing and authorisation projects for ADGM and DIFC entities, including regulatory business plans, governance frameworks, and regulator engagement. * Conduct compliance audits, AML reviews, and gap assessments, providing clear findings and remediation recommendations. * Liaise with regulators (FSRA/DFSA) on behalf of clients, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and notifications. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is passionate, focused, collaborative and entrepreneurial. This role would suit a team player with the ability to use their own initiative and provide prompt, practical services to clients. * Compliance consulting and Financial Services experience. * Minimum 8+ years of proven compliance experience within a regulator, financial institution or consulting firm. * Experience acting as, or supporting, a Compliance Officer or MLRO for a DFSA or FSRA regulated firm is highly advantageous. * Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. * Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure. * Clear and logical reasoning ability to make assessments and articulate them clearly. * Prior experience in Anti‑Money Laundering, Operational Risk or Risk Management regulatory projects. * Prior experience in internal audit roles with exposure to testing controls and systems is a plus. * Proven regulatory experience and knowledge. * Qualifications such as International Compliance Association (ICA), Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI), and ACAMS are beneficial. Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit. In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com [https://careers.kroll.com/] #LI-DNI

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Responsibilities

Act as an outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO for ADGM and DIFC regulated entities, managing AML/CFT frameworks and regulatory filings. Lead licensing projects, conduct compliance audits, and provide strategic advisory to financial institutions.