Regulatory Compliance Officer

Capital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Candidates with regulatory compliance experience in financial services and familiarity with UAE CMA will find this role in a global trading platform in Dubai.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years in regulated financial services and UAE CMA expertise
    — “3 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance within a regulated brokerage, investment firm, fintech company, or other financial services organisation.”
  • Individuals who can translate complex regulations into actionable compliance procedures
    — “Ability to interpret regulatory requirements, assess their business impact, and translate them into practical policies, procedures, and actions.”
  • Candidates with a strong track record in managing regulatory calendars and deadlines
    — “Experience preparing regulatory submissions, maintaining compliance registers, and managing regulatory deadlines.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
    — “Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.”
  • The position involves regular coordination with business teams and senior management
    — “Prepare compliance reports and updates for the Head of Compliance and senior management.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with OTC derivatives and CFDs in your resume and interview responses
    — “Understanding of securities dealing, international brokerage, OTC derivatives, CFDs, and spot FX.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to review and update compliance policies based on regulatory changes
    — “Review and update compliance policies and internal procedures to reflect regulatory changes and business developments.”
  • Showcase your experience in handling regulatory inspections and responding to information requests
    — “Assist with CMA inspections and information requests by coordinating responses, gathering supporting documents.”
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What success looks like

  • Support CCMENA’s daily regulatory compliance obligations
  • Prepare and coordinate regulatory submissions
Typical background
3 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance within a regulated brokerage, investment firm, fintech company, or other financial services organisation

Skills & requirements

Required

Regulatory CompliancePolicy ReviewCompliance MonitoringReporting

Preferred

Financial Services

Stack & domain

Regulatory ComplianceFinancial PromotionsCompliance MonitoringAttention To DetailOrganizationalCommunicationFinanceRegulatory

About the role

Original posting from Capital via Lever

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

Responsibilities::

  • Support CCMENA’s daily regulatory compliance obligations under its UAE CMA Category 1 licence, reporting to the Head of Compliance.
  • Monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact on the business, and maintain the Regulatory Change Log.
  • Maintain the Regulatory Obligations Register and regulatory calendar, tracking licence conditions, reporting deadlines, and ongoing compliance requirements.
  • Prepare and coordinate regulatory submissions, filings, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
  • Review and update compliance policies and internal procedures to reflect regulatory changes and business developments.
  • Support compliance monitoring reviews, document findings, and maintain remediation trackers, following up with relevant teams until actions are completed.
  • Prepare compliance reports and updates for the Head of Compliance and senior management, highlighting regulatory developments, issues, and outstanding actions.
  • Provide practical compliance guidance to business teams on activities involving securities dealing, international brokerage, OTC derivatives, CFDs, and spot FX.
  • Review proposed business changes, products, and services to assess their alignment with regulatory requirements and the entity’s licence permissions.
  • Review financial promotions and marketing materials for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Support complaints oversight by reviewing complaint trends, identifying potential compliance concerns, and tracking corrective actions.
  • Assist with CMA inspections and information requests by coordinating responses, gathering supporting documents, and maintaining clear compliance records.

Requirements::

  • 3 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance within a regulated brokerage, investment firm, fintech company, or other financial services organisation.
  • Working knowledge of the UAE CMA or DFSA regulatory framework.
  • Understanding of securities dealing, international brokerage, OTC derivatives, CFDs, and spot FX, including the compliance considerations relevant to these activities.
  • Experience preparing regulatory submissions, maintaining compliance registers, and managing regulatory deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret regulatory requirements, assess their business impact, and translate them into practical policies, procedures, and actions.
  • Experience supporting compliance monitoring, policy reviews, management reporting, and remediation tracking.
  • Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear guidance to business teams.
  • Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic language skills will be considered an advantage.

What you will get in return:

  • Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
  • Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you -because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock.
  • Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
  • Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: We’ve got your back with a medical insurance plan. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
  • Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
  • Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

Source: Capital careers (Lever)

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