Job Description
About this role
AlphaSights is composed of ambitious professionals committed to accelerating progress for our clients and helping them make more informed decisions. As a Compliance Associate, you will be joining a high-performing global team (you can learn more about our Legal & Compliance team by watching a video here) that works closely with our core service delivery teams to ensure our clients are always served to the highest compliance standards while enabling AlphaSights’ fast-growing commercial success. You will monitor client requests, develop and implement new policies and compliance products, anticipate possible business roadblocks, train our employees, and provide guidance and advice to our delivery teams on a daily basis. You’ll need to think quickly and critically, have meticulous attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication.
You’ll be working on several short term and long term requests at once, you’ll quickly develop effective communication, prioritization, and project and client management skills.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
Monitor active projects to flag and mitigate potential risks
Reviewing and assessing complex, non-standard compliance cases
Advising CST and senior stakeholders on risk, eligibility, and escalation decisions
Applying and interpreting policies in ambiguous or sensitive situations
Work with the rest of your regional and global team on short and long-term projects to anticipate, develop and set cutting edge industry standards in this rapidly growing sector
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders globally to drive process improvements, policy refinement, and internal guidance
Design and implement global operational policies and processes that protect our clients
Create and deliver tailored in-person and e-learning trainings to our delivery teams
This is a fast-paced, cross-functional role with a clear focus on problem solving, attention to detail, creative thinking, innovation and results.
What We Look For
AlphaSights welcomes candidates with different backgrounds and experiences. Here are some qualities that many of our successful applicants possess:
The drive and resilience to deliver excellent service amidst tight timelines and changing circumstances
Career maturity and alignment – clarity of direction, commitment to getting there and awareness of how Legal & Compliance at AlphaSights fits with your journey
People-oriented, emotionally intelligent team player – ability to de-escalate situations patiently and calmly, yet quickly and effectively
Strong communication skills – ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively both in writing and in person
Critical thinkers – comfortable assessing complex situations and making nuanced decisions based on policies and processes
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, with strong academic credentials in any field and noteworthy extracurricular leadership (2:1 or 3.5GPA)
0-2 years of relevant work experience; preferred in related fields such as law, risk management, consulting, operations or compliance
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is essential
Career Progression
- Years 0-2: Our Compliance Associate are responsible for the development and execution of global policies and procedures to ensure compliance in the firm. They are committed to maintaining fundamental compliance principles and ensuring that these standards are followed in ongoing projects.
- Years 3+: As a Senior Compliance Associate you’ll lead and develop teammates and own key compliance initiatives.
*Dubai historically supports faster progression for high performers due to scope and responsibility.*
Compensation and benefits
Competitive salary
Comprehensive private health insurance coverage and dental insurance
25 vacation days,
Option to WFH Fridays
State-of-the-art office with amenities in the heart of Dubai
AlphaSights is an equal-opportunity employer.
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