TMF

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world.
As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

A Senior Position with responsibility for all AML/CFT, Compliance, Risk, and Governance matters in TMF’s Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar offices. The Compliance Manager will be responsible for supporting the above TMF offices to meet the Group’s expectation and regulatory standards, as well as lead local specifics required under the specific regulations and as driven by local business needs. 

The Compliance Manager will be required to provide advice and guidance to the Directors and staff of the business to ensure that policies and procedures are thoroughly understood and followed by the business. They will possess the ability to embrace and adapt to ever changing priorities, business needs and regulatory requirements.

Promote and enhance the compliance, risk and governance culture within TMF in Dubai, Abu Dhabi Global Market and Qatar (‘the business’);

• Act as the Compliance Officer and MLRO for the business;

• Maintain the relationship with the supplier of compliance/MLRO services for the TMF business in Qatar;

• Establish- and maintain- constructive relationships with the respective regulators, auditors and other relevant institutions;

• Produce and maintain appropriate AML/CFT, Compliance and Risk policies and procedures for the business and ensure that they are maintained in line with local regulatory requirements, as well as Group requirements and frameworks;

• Advise the Boards and Management on AML/CFT, Compliance, Risk Management issues, escalating any specific items that require special attention to the MD, Governance Market Leader and/or Group Chief Compliance Officer;

• Support the delivery of AML/CFT, Compliance and Risk training to all staff (induction training and ongoing training) working with HR to ensure appropriate training records are maintained;

• Issue regular reports to the Boards and Group Governance on AML/CFT, Compliance, Risk work including information on regulatory changes; regulatory interaction; breaches, errors, omissions and complaints; progress in implementing recommendations arising from internal audits, external audits, regulatory visits and compliance monitoring activities; and items escalated to the MD, Governance Market Leader and Group Governance during the reporting period;

• Receive all suspicious activity reports and liaise internally and externally as appropriate;

• Liaise with Group functions, specifically in term of AML/CFT and sanctions checking, risk assessments, governance frameworks and insurance;

• Work with Group to maintain and embed within the business the Enterprise Risk Model;

• Working with the MD to maintain the legal entity governance framework for the business;

• Provide support to the local teams and Group to ensure that certifications are maintained.

• Qualifications in Compliance related fields
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Preferably approved by a regulator
• Excellent English, and preferably Arabic

• QAR 4000 air ticket allowance provided after 12 months of service is completed;
• Tier 1 insurance covered with wellness;
• Team building and CSR activities at least twice in a year;
• Work from home option (2 days per week);
• Continuous development that is supported and encouraged through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy and a strong culture of feedback;
• By joining us, you will be part of a truly diverse, global business and benefit from the many advantages that brings. You’ll experience cross-border collaboration, stimulating client work and exciting challenges