Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance

About This Role

Summary and Overview

• Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Dubai
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Competitive Salary & Benefits

We are looking for an experienced and driven Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager to deliver high quality regulatory, compliance, and risk advisory services to a diverse client base.

In this role, you will act as an outsourced Compliance Officer and/or MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) where required, supporting clients to operate in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. You will play a key role in fostering a culture of compliance and integrity while delivering practical, client focused solutions.

This is a dynamic opportunity combining advisory expertise, regulatory oversight and relationship management, alongside contributing to business development, training and governance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Growth & Client Development

• Support business development by contributing to client proposals and responding to regulatory queries
• Advise prospective clients on compliance requirements for market entry and set up
• Manage licence applications, including preparation of business plans and liaison with regulators
• Build strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and regulatory bodies

Culture & Collaboration

• Promote a strong culture of compliance and integrity internally and across client organisations
• Collaborate across teams and service lines to deliver integrated client solutions
• Deliver compliance training and induction sessions (AML, risk, governance)
• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients and regulators

Execution & Delivery

• Act as outsourced Compliance Officer and/or MLRO for client firms
• Develop and implement compliance, risk and AML policies and procedures
• Design and manage risk based compliance monitoring programmes
• Conduct compliance reviews and risk audits
• Oversee AML compliance, including suspicious activity reporting and regulatory liaison
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise clients on implications
• Maintain compliance registers and track key risks and incidents
• Support ad hoc client projects and regulatory requests

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Strong knowledge of international regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience in compliance, AML, or risk roles
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. ICA, ACAMS)
• Experience drafting compliance, risk and AML frameworks and policies

Desirable

• Experience within financial services or investment structures
• Knowledge of financial services licensing processes
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies in leading financial centres

What Success Looks Like

• Contribution to new business and client growth
• Strong client and regulator relationships
• High quality, timely compliance advice and reporting
• Positive regulatory outcomes for clients
• High levels of client satisfaction and retention

E****quiom Group – Let’s Achieve More, Together

For over 45 years, we’ve been helping high net worth individuals and international businesses bring their ambitions to life. Equiom is a global professional services provider, supporting private clients, and corporate clients as they navigate the ever changing business landscape.

We’re passionate about what we do and genuinely care about our clients. That’s why we go beyond the expected, offering exceptional, tailored end to end services to protect wealth and support business success. Our approach is personal, proactive and built on strong, lasting relationships.

As a growing business, we’re always evolving, embracing change, investing in our future, and staying ahead of the curve. It’s an exciting time to join us, and we’re looking for brilliant, motivated people who want to grow with us.

Thinking of applying?

If this sounds like a role you might enjoy, we’d love to hear from you. Maybe you don’t meet every requirement but feel you’ve got a lot to offer? That’s okay, reach out for a confidential chat and we’ll talk it through together.

Everyone’s welcome at Equiom

We’re proud to be a global business that champions diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Whether your qualifications are local or international, what matters most to us is your potential. Every application is considered on its own merit, in line with local employment and equality laws.