Company Secretary & Compliance Officer – Dubai

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Company Secretary and Compliance Officer to join a leading UAE‑based financial services and investment firm in Dubai. Reporting to the Managing Director/Compliance Head, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting corporate governance across capital markets and investment activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the opening of trading accounts with brokers.
• Draft and submit legal responses and correspondence to regulators and government authorities.
• Support legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions related to capital markets and investment activities.
• Maintain and update AML/KYC policies and oversee client onboarding, due diligence, and screening processes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including AML, KYC, and corporate governance obligations.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, AML audits, and compliance reviews.
• Facilitate client onboarding into investment funds and act as a liaison between clients and compliance teams.
• Organize Board and shareholder meetings, prepare minutes and resolutions, and maintain statutory records.
• Manage corporate filings, renewals, and compliance requirements through platforms such as DMCC and SHAMS.
• Maintain legal and corporate documentation, including contracts, agreements, and corporate records.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on legal and compliance matters.
• Perform ad‑hoc corporate, legal, compliance, and operational duties, including company incorporations and account openings.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or certifications in Company Secretaryship.
• Mandatory UAE compliance experience.
• Preference for candidates with capital markets or stock market experience in the UAE or India.
• Company Secretary (CS) qualification or an equivalent professional qualification relevant to corporate governance and compliance.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of UAE AML, KYC, and corporate governance regulations.
• Experience with corporate filing platforms such as DMCC and SHAMS.
• Ability to draft legal responses and regulatory correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills for managing board meetings and statutory records.
• Effective liaison and client onboarding capabilities.
• Proactive monitoring of regulatory developments.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 8,000 AED to 13,000 AED per month.
• Opportunity to work within a well‑established financial services and investment organization.
• Professional development in capital markets and compliance.