Head of Compliance

MSS Investments Holding is seeking an experienced and credible Head of Compliance to establish and lead the compliance function across its Dubai-based operations. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust compliance framework suited to MSS's regulated activities and evolving jurisdictional obligations.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial services regulation, sound professional judgement, and the leadership capability required to build a credible compliance function within a growing international holding company. This is a rare opportunity to shape a function from its foundations and establish its standards and culture.

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the compliance framework for MSS's Dubai-based and regionally structured entities.
• Act as the primary compliance contact for the MSS leadership team, board, and relevant regulatory authorities.
• Monitor and interpret applicable regulatory requirements across relevant jurisdictions, with a particular focus on UAE financial services regulation.
• Provide practical compliance guidance to business units on regulatory obligations affecting investment activity, operations, and business conduct.
• Oversee compliance monitoring programmes, thematic reviews, and all regulatory reporting obligations.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead compliance risk assessments and contribute to enterprise-wide risk management processes.
• Manage regulatory filings, submissions, and ongoing relationships with relevant regulatory bodies.

• A minimum of eight to ten years of compliance experience within regulated financial services, investment management, or a closely related environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in UAE financial services regulation; familiarity with additional international regulatory frameworks is a significant advantage.
• Proven experience building or materially strengthening compliance functions within regulated financial entities.
• Strong working knowledge of governance, conflicts of interest, AML and KYC requirements, and conduct risk frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for diverse business teams.
• High professional credibility, sound judgement, and the confidence to operate effectively at a senior level across the organisation.
• A relevant professional qualification in law, compliance, or financial regulation is strongly preferred.

• A rare opportunity to establish and lead the compliance function within a growing international holding company at a significant moment in its development.
• A senior reporting line with direct access to the MSS leadership team and meaningful input into governance, risk strategy, and regulatory positioning.
• Competitive compensation package reflective of the seniority and strategic importance of this role within the organisation.
• Professional development support, including access to regulatory training, industry forums, and relevant external networks.
• The opportunity to build and scale the compliance team over time as MSS's regulated activities expand across additional markets and jurisdictions.