Head of Compliance Solutions - MENA

Overview

About Apex

Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and regional growth
• Development and implementation of a strategy for the compliance solutions team across the MENA region in collaboration with the country head and the regional managing director for the MENA region
• Identify emerging compliance trends, regulatory shifts, and market opportunities.
• Build strategic partnerships with regulators, industry bodies, and key market stakeholders.

Commercial Growth

• Support the country head and the regional managing director for the MENA region with prospects and deal negotiations in as far as compliance solutions are concerned
• Product leadership
• Work with global product teams to localise offerings for MENA regulatory frameworks (AML, KYC, sanctions, ESG, data privacy, governance, etc.).
• Provide insights for product enhancements and roadmap prioritisation.

Regulatory & Industry Engagement

• Maintain relationships with regulators (e.g., DFSA, ADGM and VARA etc.) and ensure compliance solutions remain aligned with local regulations.
• Participate in regional compliance forums, panels, and industry events.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert on MENA regulatory developments.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead and develop a high‑performing regional compliance team (sales, client delivery, product specialists).
• Oversee regional operations, resource planning, and budget management.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and client‑centricity.

Client Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with key clients, including banks, fintechs, corporates, and government entities.
• Oversee the delivery of compliance advisory and technology implementations.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and expansion.

Skills Required

• At least 15 years plus experience in a manager role incorporating the above functions.
• Strong Educational Background, preferably
• Strong selling skills to lead business development initiatives
• Proactive and willing to drive things forward.
• An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines.
• Flexible in work approach due to nature of the role to meet client deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment.
• Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues.
• A participative management style that aims to motivate staff and develop their skills and capabilities.
• What you will get in return:
• A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
• The ability to define a function of the Apex Business in State of Qatar
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global product line.
• The opportunity to innovate, improve process and really make a difference.
• Additional information:
• We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability.
• Any hiring decision are made based on skills, qualifications and experiences.
• We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.
• For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/
• **Disclaimer:** Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.
• Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.
• Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.
• Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.