Senior Vice President of Compliance

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Vice President of Compliance to lead the compliance function at Commercial Bank International in Sharjah, ensuring adherence to all applicable international, national and banking regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor ongoing compliance quality, identify deficiencies and oversee corrective actions.
• Develop and present the annual compliance program, outlining principal risks, objectives and action plans.
• Act as the primary liaison between business lines, support divisions and the compliance department, communicating policies and providing guidance.
• Compile and implement compliance grids, draft procedures and ensure alignment with Central Bank rules.
• Assist line management in assessing regulatory impact, amending procedure manuals and updating compliance grids.
• Participate in compliance risk self‑assessment, product program reviews and internal/external audit processes.
• Design and deliver compliance training programmes based on identified needs.
• Oversee anti‑money‑laundering monitoring and KYC processes, including exception reporting and suspicious activity reporting.
• Handle enquiries from the Central Bank and other regulators, ensuring timely and proper responses.
• Represent the bank on compliance‑related committees and regulatory working groups.

Required profile

• Post‑graduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on compliance experience within the banking sector.
• Advanced knowledge of compliance, MLRO and AML regulations.
• Proven ability to lead compliance functions, build high‑performing teams and drive a strong compliance culture.
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills with the capacity to manage complex business situations.

Required skills

• Compliance
• Compliance grids
• Compliance training
• KYC
• Compliance procedures
• Compliance policies
• Regulatory compliance
• Anti‑money‑laundering monitoring
• AML