Spark Capital - Manager - Governance/Risk & Compliance - DIFC Subsidiary

Role Overview:

We are seeking a resource to support the governance, risk and compliance framework of our DIFC-based Cat 3C licensed External Asset Management (EAM) entity. The role will report to the Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk in India and work closely with the DFSA-authorised CO/MLRO of the DIFC entity.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate between the DIFC entity, the Group Legal, Compliance & Risk function in India and other relevant Group stakeholders.

- Monitor applicable DFSA/DIFC regulatory requirements and developments.

- Maintain compliance calendars, regulatory obligations, risk registers and action trackers.

- Support compliance monitoring, control testing and remediation of identified gaps.

- Coordinate internal/external audits, regulatory reviews and information requests.

- Assist with maintaining and updating policies, procedures, risk assessments, and control frameworks applicable to the DIFC entity.

- Maintain audit-ready repository of regulatory and compliance documentation.

- Escalate material compliance, AML, risk and regulatory matters to the CO/MLRO and Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk.

Candidate Profile:

- 3+ years of experience in GRC, compliance, risk, internal audit function covering DIFC/DFSA regulations or financial services.

- Experience in wealth management, asset management, private banking or EAM preferred.

- Experience in DIFC/DFSA regulations is an advantage.

- Relevant qualifications such as ICA, CAMS or CISI are an advantage.