Compliance monitoring in line with existing compliance policies, procedures and manuals and identifying any necessary amendments to such policies to comply with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.
Perform compliance testing and monitoring reviews and follow-up on action points and recommendations.
Provide training to GSE employees on compliance and conduct of business policies and procedures.
Respond to internal queries regarding company policies and procedures.
Assisting with the completion of all requirements for the establishment and registration of new entities in various jurisdictions, which may include, but is not limited to:
Liaising with the licensing authority to understand all requirements;
Obtaining all documents from related entities and proposed shareholders; and
Preparing application documents for new license; and
Working with in-house and external legal counsel as required to prepare and review company formation documents
Maintain and comply with all licensing requirements for existing company entities in accordance with the terms of each entity’s memorandum of association/articles of association and relevant company laws (and equivalent) of the licensing authority and/or the jurisdiction in which each entity is established, which may include, but is not limited to:
Timely renewal of all licenses;
Processing adhoc changes to company records in accordance with regulatory requirements, including updates to share registers, directors etc.
Convening and servicing annual and extraordinary general meetings and board meetings, including scheduling, producing agendas, taking minutes, handling relevant meeting correspondence, etc;
Drafting board and shareholder resolutions and other related documents; and
Assisting with the completion and submission of all required filings to relevant licensing authorities or government ministries.
Assisting with due diligence analysis of potential clients to be onboarded to the company, including screening using WorldCheck.
Preparing responses to incoming due diligence requests.
Maintaining company files and records in compliance with applicable regulations.
Requirements:
Arabic speaking desirable.
Exceptional English, both written and verbal.
A minimum of 5 years previous experience in a compliance, corporate administration or company secretarial role.
Prior experience in the UAE or other GCC jurisdiction.
Prior experience with the DIFC and DFSA is advantageous
Knowledge of operating within both the regional free zones and onshore jurisdictions highly desirable.
Strong educational background with a degree or equivalent.
