senior Compliance officer

Department: Compliance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: UAE

Reporting To: Nitesh Vasudev

Description

The Senior Compliance Officer will support the Compliance Manager in ensuring that Tabby complies with all applicable regulatory and legal requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures. The role will assist in the ongoing implementation and maintenance of the compliance and AML/CFT frameworks, contribute to monitoring activities, support regulatory filings, and help drive awareness of compliance obligations across the business.

This is a hands-on role suitable for an experienced compliance professional looking to deepen their expertise in a regulated financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance Support
• Assist in monitoring and interpreting relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance applicable to Tabby’s operations.
• Support the preparation of regulatory filings, notifications, and responses to regulatory enquiries.
• Assist in the assessment of the impact of regulatory changes and help coordinate appropriate responses.
• AML/CFT Framework Support
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Tabby’s AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls.
• Assist with periodic risk assessments and reviews relating to money laundering, terrorist financing, and customer risk.
• Perform customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) checks, escalating high-risk cases as appropriate.
• Compliance Monitoring & Reporting
• Conduct regular monitoring activities to assess the effectiveness of compliance and AML/CFT controls.
• Assist in the investigation of unusual or potentially suspicious activity, including preparing draft suspicious activity reports (SARs) for review by the MLRO.
• Help compile compliance reports and maintain relevant logs and registers (e.g. breaches, conflicts of interest, complaints).
• Policy & Procedure Maintenance
• Assist in maintaining the Compliance Manual and other compliance-related policies and procedures.
• Support the documentation and periodic review of internal controls and processes.
• Training & Awareness
• Help deliver periodic compliance and AML/CFT training sessions.
• Contribute to awareness initiatives to promote a strong compliance culture across the organisation.
• Advisory Support
• Provide day-to-day support to business units by responding to compliance queries and offering guidance on internal requirements.
• Support the compliance review of new products, marketing materials, and customer journeys.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. operations, product, risk) to ensure compliance is embedded in day-to-day activities.
• Support the Compliance Manager in external engagements with regulators and auditors, where necessary.
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a compliance or AML/CFT role within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements, including CBUAE regulations, is desirable.
• Professional certifications (e.g. CAMS, ICA) are an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team-oriented with a proactive and collaborative approach.