Location: Dubai, UAE

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for providing support to Marsh Management Services (MENA) Limited and associated legal entities.

The role holder will support the delivery of a program of regulatory and compliance advice and assurance work. The individual will specialize in supporting the Investments segment of Marsh business, including investment consulting, investment management/delegated solutions, and products and research offerings. They will also provide support across all business lines as needed.

The Compliance Officer will assist with the response to any major incidents, including (but not limited to) significant regulatory breaches.

In collaboration with the Compliance Leader and Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, the individual will liaise with Marsh leadership in the UAE to promote Marsh standards and best practices, deliver relevant training to colleagues on compliance requirements related to investments, and support monitoring to ensure adherence to these requirements.

Key Business Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional compliance support and advice across Marsh Management Services (MENA) Limited and associated regulated entities.

Act as a subject matter expert for compliance within the Investments segment, covering advice, products, and services (including Investment Management/delegated solutions/OCIO).

Conduct ongoing reviews to update and maintain compliance policies and procedures relevant to the UAE Investments business.

Provide practical compliance advice to business stakeholders.

Conduct periodic compliance monitoring in alignment with the annual monitoring plan.

Review and approve investment-related marketing materials and communications.

Provide timely, concise, and relevant reporting on compliance matters and associated risk profiles to governance forums and, where required, to individual managers.

Assist in preparing the Annual Compliance Plan, identifying priorities and focus areas, particularly for the Investments business.

Assist in the development, distribution, and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory changes.

Respond to business and operational incidents, including significant regulatory breaches.

Key Regulatory Responsibilities:

Ensure the timely and accurate submission of regulatory filings and documents to relevant UAE regulators.

Embed a culture of compliance and openness within the firm.

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to the firm following centrally defined risk management methodologies.

Oversee the preparation and provision of regular risk-related management information as required by the Board or its Committees.

Develop and monitor the compliance framework to ensure Marsh and its colleagues operate within regulatory permissions in the UAE.

Required Experience and Skills:

Proven compliance experience in UAE-regulated firms, with a strong understanding of the regulatory environment, particularly in investment consulting and investment management.

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in the UAE, including but not limited to the DFSA (Dubai Financial Services Authority), ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market), and other relevant authorities.

Demonstrated experience serving as a trusted advisor to management in employee benefits or investment-related financial services.

Strong understanding of investment advisory activities, discretionary investment management, and investment funds.

Ability to interpret and communicate complex regulatory requirements to business stakeholders and provide actionable advice.

Experience in developing and operating compliance frameworks within UAE financial services firms.

Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to influence senior management and drive the compliance agenda.

If you are interested, please apply by submitting your CV in English.

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