Senior Compliance Manager

About j. awan & partners At j. awan & partners, we believe in "challenging the status quo every day," delivering seamless excellence to our customers across the world. We challenge the status quo by making tailor-made solutions to meet the specific requirements of our client's business interests and delivering our solutions to their needs with effective simplicity. We understand that time is precious and as such our tailor-made solutions are simple to understand, simple to embed and simple to use. We are a fast-growing international Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Consultancy with our headquarters in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). We also have our own Technology company creating bespoke innovative RegTech solutions. Our business presence covers multiple jurisdictions with offices in the UAE, KSA, UK & Ireland, Singapore, Pakistan, Qatar and South Africa. We provide Regulatory Governance, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Recruitment and Technology services (the "Services") to a large number of clients including global, regional, and local financial services institutions, governments, and other industry partners. As part of our global expansion plan, we are now looking for an ambitious and agile leader with a strong background in compliance to join our KSA team. Mission / Purpose of the Role You will contribute to our clients' success by structuring and monitoring fit-for-purpose regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering programmes. In addition, you will support the growth of JAP's compliance practice by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand service offerings, and contributing to the continuous development of our compliance capabilities. 12–18 Month Mission Outcomes (“What Success Looks Like”) Business Development & Growth • Leverage global relationships to source and secure new business. • Acquire new client mandates through relationship-based opportunities. • Achieve measurable revenue growth linked to new business development. Client Acquisition & Market Presence • Successfully onboard new clients. • Strengthen J. Awan & Partners' market presence within KSA operating jurisdictions. • Increase market share and brand recognition. • Receive positive client onboarding feedback. Client Relationship Management • Strengthen existing client relationships through exceptional stakeholder management. • Achieve high client satisfaction scores. • Secure repeat business and maintain strong client retention trends. Brand Representation & Industry Engagement • Represent J. Awan & Partners as a brand ambassador at industry events. • Participate actively in conferences, forums, and networking events. • Convert engagements and networking opportunities into new business leads. • Increase brand visibility within the market. Regulatory Licensing Delivery • Deliver all required regulatory licenses for clients efficiently and effectively. • Ensure all licensing applications are submitted and approved within expected timelines. • Maintain zero rejected or delayed regulatory applications. Compliance Leadership (CO & MLRO Functions) • Perform effectively as outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO. • Deliver timely and accurate completion of all regulatory obligations. • Maintain strong compliance frameworks with no compliance gaps. • Achieve positive client evaluations for compliance services. Regulatory Relationship Management • Serve as a trusted liaison between clients and relevant regulators. • Maintain strong working relationships with regulators. • Ensure smooth and efficient resolution of regulatory queries. Compliance Service Delivery • Provide outstanding day-to-day compliance support to clients. • Deliver all compliance tasks and regulatory deliverables on time. • Maintain high client service ratings. Policy & AML/CTF Framework Management • Draft, implement, and manage compliance and AML/CTF policies and procedures. • Ensure policies are updated promptly following regulatory changes. • Successfully implement regulatory frameworks across client mandates. Compliance & Governance Training • Deliver compliance, AML, and corporate governance training sessions. • Increase client awareness and understanding of regulatory obligations. • Achieve strong training feedback scores. Regulatory Monitoring • Stay current with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. • Ensure all client compliance programmes are updated immediately when regulations change. • Maintain zero outdated compliance documentation. Team Development & Leadership • Provide coaching and development to team members. • Improve overall team capability and performance. • Ensure team members meet KPIs and performance standards. • Maintain strong feedback scores from direct reports. Key Accountabilities Business Development & Client Acquisition • Leverage global relationships to source and secure new business opportunities. • Support the firm in onboarding new clients and expanding market share. • Increase the firm's visibility and presence within operating jurisdictions. Success Indicators • New client mandates secured • Successful onboarding of new clients • Increased market visibility and brand presence Client Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement • Build and maintain strong client relationships through industry-leading stakeholder management. • Act as an ambassador for J. Awan & Partners at industry and promotional events. • Strengthen client engagement and trust. Success Indicators • High client satisfaction and retention rates • Positive stakeholder feedback • Increased brand recognition through events Regulatory Licensing & Compliance Operations • Deliver all required regulatory licenses for clients efficiently. • Provide high-quality day-to-day compliance support to clients. • Ensure smooth execution of regulatory processes. Success Indicators • All licensing applications approved on time • Timely completion of compliance deliverables • No delays in service delivery AML/CTF, Policy Management & Regulatory Liaison • Serve as outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO for clients. • Act as the primary liaison with regulators. • Draft, implement, and manage AML/CTF policies and procedures. • Ensure all frameworks remain align

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