Compliance Manager

Company:

MMC Corporate

Description:

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Compliance Officer to support our Marsh and Mercer businesses within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This pivotal role will focus on ensuring compliance with DIFC/DFSA regulations managing compliance risks and upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct. The Compliance Officer will play a crucial role in maintaining our reputation and integrity through proactive policy development risk management and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with DIFC/DFSA regulations mitigating legal risks and enhancing operational integrity.
• Act as the Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for both Marsh and Mercer entities regulated by the DFSA.
• Support the wider IMEA Compliance team across the region ensuring adherence to both regional and global compliance standards.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies conduct risk assessments and initiate improvements to the compliance framework.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct within the organization.

What You Can Expect:

• Impact of the Role: Play a key role in shaping compliance within a dynamic high-growth financial sector.
• 30/60/90 Day Goals:
• 30 Days: Acclimate to the companys compliance framework and identify key improvement areas while developing stakeholder relationships.
• 60 Days: Initiate new compliance strategies and conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
• 90 Days: Implement a robust compliance program with visible enhancements.
• Training and Development: Participate in an in-depth orientation with ongoing updates on regulatory changes and professional growth opportunities.
• Business/Team Overview: Join a collaborative team focused on innovation and regulatory excellence in a fast-growing function.

Qualifications: Experience:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in the financial or insurance sectors focusing on asset management insurance or wealth management.
• Previous experience in a regulatory approved position.
• Proficiency in risk assessment management strategies and adherence to compliance standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to effectively engage with various stakeholders and resolve complex compliance issues under pressure.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• A commitment to upholding the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct.
• A proactive approach to policy development and risk management.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a team and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience as a Compliance Officer and MLRO in the DIFC with a strong understanding of local regulations.
• Proficiency in Arabic and French language

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk strategy and people advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh Guy Carpenter Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90000 colleagues Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background disability ethnic origin family duties nationality parental status personal or social status political affiliation race religion and beliefs sex/gender skin color or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.