Compliance Associate - Builders Program - (Emirati National)

<h2 data-section-id="1siexg6" data-start="0" data-end="14">Why Tamara?</h2> <p data-start="16" data-end="66">We’re proud to be Saudi’s first FinTech unicorn.</p> <p data-start="68" data-end="259">Our mission is to help people own their dreams by building the most customer-centric financial super app in the world. There is no playbook for that, our Tamarians are writing it every day.</p> <p data-start="261" data-end="384">Our teams are made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and learners who thrive on curiosity, ownership, and collaboration.</p> <p data-start="386" data-end="472">If this sounds like you: curious, driven, and ready to build, we’d love to meet you.</p> <p data-start="474" data-end="525">Apply now and join the next generation of Builders.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1ppp2dh" data-start="532" data-end="552">About the Program</h2> <p data-start="554" data-end="631">At Tamara, we believe exceptional talent deserves an exceptional launchpad.</p> <p data-start="633" data-end="886">Our Flagship Builders Program is designed for ambitious graduates ready to step into real responsibility from day one. This isn’t a rotational observer program, it’s a career accelerator built for those who want to build, own, and raise the bar early.</p> <p data-start="888" data-end="1176">Designed for recent graduates and early-career talent with up to two years of experience, the program places you directly into high-impact roles across Product, Engineering, Design, Commercial, Risk, Compliance, and beyond. You’ll contribute immediately and grow at an accelerated pace.</p> <p data-start="1178" data-end="1443">From Product to Engineering, Design to Commercial, you’ll tackle meaningful challenges that shape how millions experience fintech across the region. You’ll be trusted with ownership, surrounded by high-caliber peers, and mentored by leaders who expect excellence.</p> <p data-start="1445" data-end="1573">Our January and June cohorts are your opportunity to move fast, think big, and start building what’s next, not someday, but now.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1wct3r9" data-start="1580" data-end="1597">About the Role</h2> <p data-start="1599" data-end="1847">As a Compliance Associate at Tamara, you will play a key role in ensuring that Tamara’s operations, products, and communications align with applicable regulatory requirements in the United Arab Emirates and Tamara’s internal governance standards.</p> <p data-start="1849" data-end="2126">You will support compliance activities across frameworks governed by UAE regulators including the <strong data-start="1947" data-end="1982">Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)</strong>, <strong data-start="1984" data-end="1992">DFSA</strong> (where relevant), <strong data-start="2011" data-end="2024">ADGM FSRA</strong> (where relevant), and other applicable consumer protection, AML, privacy, and payments regulations.</p> <p data-start="2128" data-end="2266">You will help maintain a strong compliance framework that promotes accountability, transparency, and readiness for regulatory oversight.</p> <p data-start="2268" data-end="2648">You will support the department in reviewing policies, contracts, products, and advertisements; conducting internal compliance reviews; preparing regulatory submissions; and ensuring all compliance activities are properly documented and traceable. Through your work, you will help safeguard Tamara’s regulatory standing while enabling responsible business growth and innovation.</p> <p data-start="2650" data-end="2813">You are detail-oriented, curious, and collaborative, someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment where compliance acts as a trusted business partner.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1115ljy" data-start="2820" data-end="2844">Your Responsibilities</h2> <ul data-start="2846" data-end="4241"> <li data-section-id="kdn7bd" data-start="2846" data-end="3010">Support as a point of contact with UAE regulators by helping the team prepare responses, track requests, and organize regulatory communications and inspections.</li> <li data-section-id="c42303" data-start="3011" data-end="3164">Help prepare and submit regulatory reports, both periodic and ad hoc, by coordinating with internal teams to collect and verify required information.</li> <li data-section-id="1jq02ga" data-start="3165" data-end="3318">Assist in conducting compliance reviews and monitoring activities to ensure internal practices meet UAE regulatory requirements and company policies.</li> <li data-section-id="i5xu59" data-start="3319" data-end="3516">Review policies, contracts, products, customer journeys, and marketing materials with guidance from senior team members to ensure alignment with regulatory and consumer protection requirements.</li> <li data-section-id="wy4l4y" data-start="3517" data-end="3657">Work closely with business teams to help them understand regulatory expectations and ensure new initiatives are compliant before launch.</li> <li data-section-id="1cqr4ct" data-start="3658" data-end="3772">Help develop and update compliance guides, trackers, and awareness materials to support different departments.</li> <li data-section-id="1lq6hj2" data-start="3773" data-end="3893">Support in maintaining and updating the Annual Compliance Plan, tracking deadlines, progress, and follow-up actions.</li> <li data-section-id="1723qqo" data-start="3894" data-end="4038">Ensure all compliance activities, reports, and communications with regulators are clearly documented and easy to trace for future reference.</li> <li data-section-id="1bwyq5x" data-start="4039" data-end="4147">Track and follow up on open compliance observations to ensure they are resolved within agreed timelines.</li> <li data-section-id="4bfnvw" data-start="4148" data-end="4241">Support AML/CFT, sanctions screening, and customer protection initiatives where required.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1ht6wv9" data-start="4248" data-end="4265">Your Expertise</h2> <ul data-start="4267" data-end="4736"> <li data-section-id="bpabr8" data-start="4267" data-end="4350">Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.</li> <li data-section-id="p2ppbo" data-start="4351" data-end="4468">0–2 years of experience in Regulatory Compliance, ideally within FinTech, Consumer Finance, Banking, or Payments.</li> <li data-section-id="1qohk3m" data-start="4469" data-end="4621">Good understanding of the UAE regulatory landscape, particularly frameworks relevant to payments, lending, consumer finance, and fintech businesses.</li> <li data-section-id="ghrc3o" data-start="4622" data-end="4736">Familiarity with CBUAE regulations, AML/CFT obligations, and consumer protection expectations is an advantage.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="196891j" data-start="4743" data-end="4752">Skills</h2> <ul data-start="4754" data-end="5473"> <li data-section-id="1s6q7c7" data-start="4754" data-end="4869">Basic understanding of UAE financial services regulations, with eagerness to learn through hands-on experience.</li> <li data-section-id="x760xo" data-start="4870" data-end="4989">Strong analytical and organizational skills to review information, identify gaps, and support regulatory reporting.</li> <li data-section-id="1qivzk6" data-start="4990" data-end="5099">Good documentation and reporting skills, ensuring accuracy and traceability in all compliance activities.</li> <li data-section-id="caorc0" data-start="5100" data-end="5222">Clear and professional communication skills in both Arabic and English for working with internal teams and regulators.</li> <li data-section-id="17v0mr7" data-start="5223" data-end="5344">Strong collaboration and coordination abilities to support cross-functional teams in meeting compliance requirements.</li> <li data-section-id="u1fsjc" data-start="5345" data-end="5473">Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining complete records of compliance reviews, submissions, and communications.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="10rr2kq" data-start="5480" data-end="5493">Attributes</h2> <ul data-start="5495" data-end="5985" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> <li data-section-id="1sei2i2" data-start="5495" data-end="5580">Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility.</li> <li data-section-id="60glds" data-start="5581" data-end="5693">Curious and eager to learn, especially about regulatory compliance and the UAE financial services landscape.</li> <li data-section-id="k5c778" data-start="5694" data-end="5794">Adaptable and solution-oriented, able to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li data-section-id="m87pz2" data-start="5795" data-end="5877">Team player who values collaboration, accountability, and clear communication.</li> <li data-section-id="9dphr7" data-start="5878" data-end="5985" data-is-last-node="">Motivated by Tamara’s mission to uphold trust, transparency, and excellence in compliance and governance.</li> </ul>