Senior Compliance Specialist

About This Role

Client: Confidential Regulated Fintech (Dubai)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 5–8 years

Recruitment Partner: Line Two

About the Role

Line Two is supporting a confidential, regulated fintech in Dubai to hire a Senior Compliance Specialist . You will support the compliance function across regulatory compliance, governance, monitoring, and advisory—helping ensure the business scales safely while meeting regulatory and internal control requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advisory to business and operations on policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliance frameworks (policies, procedures, SOPs, governance).
• Execute compliance monitoring activities (sampling, thematic reviews, control checks), document outcomes, and track remediation.
• Support regulatory change management: assess impact, coordinate implementation, and maintain evidence of compliance.
• Support oversight of key compliance workflows (e.g., onboarding/KYC controls, screening processes, exception handling) as applicable.
• Prepare management reporting/MI (themes, trends, KPIs, open actions, key compliance risks).
• Support audit and regulatory requests: coordinate evidence packs, responses, and closure of findings.
• Contribute to training and awareness initiatives; coach junior team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Accounting, Risk, or related field.
• 5–8 years experience in compliance within fintech, payments, banking, or regulated financial services .
• Strong understanding of compliance governance, monitoring, and documentation standards.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and ability to challenge constructively.
• Strong writing and communication in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech/payment models (wallets, cards, remittances, merchant acquiring, etc.).
• Familiarity with financial crime controls (KYC/EDD, sanctions, transaction monitoring) and control enhancement.
• Certifications (or in progress): ICA / CAMS (or similar).
• Experience working with compliance tools/workflows (case management, screening systems, GRC tools).

How to Apply

Apply via LinkedIn with your updated CV. Please include your notice period , current location , and UAE work authorization/visa status (if applicable).

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and role requirements.