Looking for a senior Buyside who has hands on expeirence with Distribution!
Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as the UK Compliance Officer (SMF16) and UK MLRO (SMF17).
* Lead the UK compliance function and oversee compliance operations in the Middle East.
* Provide strategic compliance support to UK and MENA business development teams.
* Maintain regulatory documentation, internal controls, and ensure alignment with both local regulations and global standards.
* Manage and respond to local regulatory audits and visits.
* Review and approve marketing materials for UK and MENA regions.
* Participate in global compliance governance, including policy development, risk assessments, and control planning.
* Supervise a compliance team in London and a compliance officer in the Middle East.
* Work closely with business development leads and global compliance teams.
* Engage with internal stakeholders across product, legal, finance, marketing, and operations functions.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Strong understanding of UK (FCA) and Middle East (DFSA or equivalent) regulatory regimes.
* Expertise in areas such as MiFID, UCITS, AML, and cross-border fund distribution.
* Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
Proven ability to influence and support business functions while maintaining regulatory integrity.