Compliance Officer, MLRO

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures
• Implement a risk-based compliance program
• Conduct trade surveillance and transaction monitoring
• Provide regulatory guidance to staff, the SEO, and the Board
• Prepare and present compliance reports for the Board
• Maintain Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures
• Oversee Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes
• Identify, analyze, and report suspicious transactions
• Provide AML training and advisory support
• Act as the primary contact for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulators
• Work closely with the Board and SEO to manage regulatory risk

• Established rapport with FSRA or DFSA; experience is a must
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks
• 4–6 years of experience in compliance within a regulated industry
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field
• FSRA or DFSA-approved person (preferred)
• Experience with a Category 3A licensed firm
• Knowledge of ADGM Data Protection laws
• Familiarity with SQL for compliance data analysis

Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining compliance policies, implementing risk-based compliance programs, and conducting trade surveillance. Proficient in regulatory guidance, AML, KYC, and CDD processes, with strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks.

• Compliance Policy Development
• Risk-Based Compliance Program Implementation
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
• Know Your Customer (KYC)
• UAE Regulatory Framework Knowledge

• Compliance Procedures
• Trade Surveillance
• Transaction Monitoring
• Regulatory Guidance
• Suspicious Transaction Reporting
• AML Training
• SQL for Compliance Data Analysis
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Regulatory Risk Management

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Advisory Support

• FSRA or DFSA-Approved Person

• UAE Regulatory Frameworks
• ADGM Data Protection Laws
• Category 3A Licensed Firm
• Regulated Industry Compliance
• Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)
• Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)