Regional Compliance Specialist

3 days ago

Kuwait City, Al Asimah PayTabs Group Full time

Job Overview

The PayTabs Group seeks a seasoned compliance professional to oversee regulatory relationships, manage licensing applications, and address company-related matters with regulators and central banks in Egypt, Kuwait, and other assigned Group jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Attend to the day-to-day compliance and AML related requests/requirements primarily for the Group entities set up in Egypt, Kuwait, and such other regions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
  • Research and provide advice on compliance matters; map and gap assessment on all applicable laws and card scheme rules and ensuring compliance.
  • Serve as the Regional MLRO in Egypt with an extended AML duties for the group entities overseeing the obligations in accordance with the Group's policies and procedures.
  • Carry out regular audits and checks on onboarding procedures and ongoing transaction monitoring.
  • Review customer complaint reports and address exceptions or patterns that need to be addressed with process enhancements and timely action including any external reporting or regulator escalated matters handling.
  • Draft, review, update, and maintain all policies and procedures in place for the compliance department specifically from Egypt laws and regulations perspective and other assigned Group jurisdictions.
  • Prepare the annual compliance testing plan and implement the same in a timely manner for the assigned region.
  • Research and review jurisdiction-specific regulatory requirements, assist in the preparation of license application, and coordinate regulatory submissions and handling of all local/Group regulatory and external reporting related meetings and engagements.
  • Liaise with regulators and manage compliance and AML related matters, and ensure a steady maintenance of good standing for the Company before the relevant regulators.
  • Assist in maintaining a reporting calendar for the assigned region, tracking reporting timelines and ensure timely submissions.
  • Review marketing and press release content.
  • Prepare updates, reports, and submissions as may be required by the Head of the Department.

Requirements

  • A seasoned compliance professional with a degree in law, finance, or business administration and certifications from ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), ICA (International Compliance Association), and/or other equivalent certification.
  • At least 5-7 years post-qualification experience, carrying out compliance responsibilities in a regulated financial institution, fintech, or payments environment in the United Arab Emirates with extensive exposure and familiarity in handling regulatory relationships and licensing matters.
  • Proven track record managing licensing applications and regulatory authorizations in the United Arab Emirates financial sector.
  • Fluency in Arabic is must, while excellent command on English (written and spoken) is required.
  • Good command and skillset in MS Word, PPT, Share Point, etc., required.

Benefits

  • This is a mid-managerial role reporting into the Group Head of Legal and Compliance.
  • Team growth is expected to occur in the near term depending on the addition to or expansion of Group business.
  • Regular hours of work and days are Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.; however, this position can regularly require long hours and frequent weekend work and may also require support to the Group entities at their respective timings.
  • Flexibility to travel as required, depending on business needs.

Estimated Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

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