Senior Compliance Manager

This role is for one of our clients

Industry: Human Resources

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Min Experience: 4 years

Location: Remote (India)

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Compliance Manager (AML & Regulatory Policy) with deep expertise in anti–money laundering frameworks, regulatory interpretation, policy drafting, and multi-jurisdictional documentation. In this leadership role, you will drive end-to-end compliance documentation projects for clients across the GCC, deliver consultation-ready outputs, and oversee a high-performing team of analysts. The position requires exceptional command over regulatory writing, strong understanding of AML/CFT obligations, and the ability to translate complex rulebooks into clear, operational compliance frameworks.

This is a remote role designed for India-based professionals who can confidently operate in a virtual consulting environment and collaborate directly with UAE-based stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. AML Policy, SOP & Framework Development

Lead creation of comprehensive AML/CFT and sanctions policies, governance charters, CDD/KYC manuals, and oversight frameworks.

Draft end-to-end SOPs across onboarding, due diligence, sanctions screening, monitoring, PEP handling, escalation procedures, and STR/SAR processes.

Ensure all documentation aligns with regulatory standards issued by CBUAE, FIU, MOI, DFSA, ADGM, and other GCC regulators.

Develop multi-country policy versions tailored for UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain, ensuring consistency with local AML laws and updates.

Produce high-quality, audit-ready deliverables that meet consulting and Big 4 documentation benchmarks.

2. Risk Assessment & Compliance Reporting

Prepare Enterprise Risk Assessments (ERA), AML risk evaluations, and compliance monitoring reports.

Conduct detailed gap analyses across multiple GCC jurisdictions to identify deficiencies and control enhancement areas.

Build red-flag indicators, control test matrices, audit observations, and regulatory review reports.

3. Legal Drafting & Regulatory Advisory

Draft formal advisories, legal interpretation notes, regulatory updates, and structured opinion papers.

Review new circulars, guidance notes, and rulebook updates, translating them into practical compliance actions.

Ensure all written content demonstrates clarity, accuracy, and a strong understanding of regional regulatory expectations.

4. Team Leadership & Quality Control

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5+ compliance analysts.

Review all documentation for structure, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Guide the team on interpreting regulations and developing high-quality deliverables.

Manage workload allocation, project timelines, and stakeholder communication.

5. Client Interaction & Delivery Management

Present drafted documents, reports, and frameworks directly to clients.

Manage multi-project delivery pipelines while ensuring expectation alignment and timely output.

Serve as a subject-matter expert (SME) on AML policy drafting and GCC regulatory requirements.

What Makes You an Excellent Fit

Minimum 5 years of experience in AML compliance documentation, regulatory writing, or legal drafting.

Strong exposure to GCC regulatory environments and AML/CFT frameworks.

Expertise in policy drafting, SOP creation, regulatory interpretation, and governance documentation.

Professional qualifications such as CA, CS, LLB, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Proven experience leading teams of 5 or more analysts in a compliance or consulting environment.

Exceptional English writing skills with the ability to simplify complex regulations into actionable frameworks.

Ability to independently manage projects, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain high-quality output in a remote setup.

Strong analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail and structured writing capability.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.