Compliance Analyst

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

The Maples Group looks to add a Dubai based Compliance Analyst to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

The Compliance Analyst reports to the Compliance Officer and supports the Compliance Team in our Dubai office. Its tactical responsibilities feed one larger objective: providing advice, assistance and guidance for routine KYC activities. Primary responsibilities include:

Acting as a knowledge resource, providing advice, assistance and guidance for routine KYC activities

Identifying, assessing and addressing, where possible, KYC issues requiring escalation

Reviewing KYC documentation and following-up KYC requests (where applicable)

Ensure that the KYC is obtained in the most efficient manner

Demonstrate compliance with KYC policies and correct use of KYC methods of approval

Help ensure the overall KYC status is within the parameters for KYC non-compliant percentages

Reviewing and monitoring the quality of KYC materials collected in accordance with the risk based review procedures and identifying and filling any deficiencies

Reporting to the Head of Compliance on a regular basis summarising any queries or any trends identified

Dealing with any other compliance related queries as assigned

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

2-3 years relevant KYC experience

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible and willing to learn, good team player and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility

Fluent in spoken and written English

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website . Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn .

Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.

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