Head of Compliance – Dubai (6‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract)

About the role

Join the Compliance division of LMAX Group’s new Dubai office as the Head of Compliance. You will lead the development and maintenance of the firm’s compliance framework, ensuring adherence to UAE regulatory requirements while supporting the company’s strategic growth in a fast‑moving institutional exchange environment.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA/CMA), handling all regulatory filings, information requests and supervisory inspections.
• Develop, implement and keep up‑to‑date the firm’s Compliance Manual and internal policies in line with the latest SCA/CMA circulars.
• Provide final compliance sign‑off on all promotional and client‑facing communications to ensure they are fair, clear and not misleading.
• Lead the design, implementation and maintenance of comprehensive compliance programmes aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Oversee monitoring and reporting of compliance risks, ensuring timely identification and mitigation of issues.
• Manage audits, inspections and ongoing regulatory filings to guarantee full compliance with UAE financial rules.
• Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and oversee the entire AML/CFT framework, including internal controls, risk assessments and reporting mechanisms.
• Maintain the goAML portal for submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as required.
• Provide expert guidance and training to staff, fostering a culture of compliance awareness across the organization.

Required profile

• University degree (any discipline) with a minimum of five years’ experience in financial markets or a related field.
• Proven experience managing regulatory relationships and compliance programmes within the UAE or similar jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, transaction monitoring and regulatory filing processes.
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership and external regulators.

Required skills

• goAML portal
• financial compliance standards
• Transaction Monitoring
• AML CFT framework
• regulatory filings
• Manual