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Lead - AML & Compliance Advisory

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Weekday AI
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Regulatory Compliance Specialist
  • Law/Legal
    Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 200000 AED Yearly AED 120000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range:
Rs 960000 - Rs 1210000 (ie INR 9.6-12.1 LPA)

Company: UAE-based Compliance Advisory Firm
Work Mode: Permanent work from home
Working Hours: 9:30AM-6:30PM IST
Qualification: CA/CS/LLB

This is a senior advisory role focused on leading AML, Compliance, Governance, and Risk consulting engagements across GCC-regulated entities. The position is documentation‑intensive and client‑facing, requiring strong expertise in AML/CFT frameworks, regulatory alignment, and team leadership. The role involves delivering regulator‑ready, audit‑quality compliance documentation aligned with GCC requirements and global best practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the drafting, review, and finalization of AML & CFT policies, sanctions frameworks, CDD/KYC manuals, compliance programs, and governance charters.
  • Develop detailed SOPs covering customer onboarding, risk assessment, transaction monitoring, escalation, sanctions screening, and STR reporting.
  • Ensure full alignment of documentation with UAE and broader GCC regulatory requirements.
  • Customize and localize AML and compliance documentation for UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.
  • Conduct AML risk assessments, gap analyses, and compliance audits, including detailed reporting and remediation recommendations.
  • Prepare compliance advisories, regulatory submissions, legal notes, and formal response letters to regulators.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5+ compliance analysts, ensuring high‑quality and timely deliverables.
  • Review team outputs to ensure audit‑ready, regulator‑facing standards comparable to top‑tier consulting firms.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations, timelines, and delivery quality.
  • Coordinate multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining consistency and regulatory accuracy.
Mandatory Requirements
  • Strong, hands‑on experience in AML policy drafting and SOP development (mandatory).
  • 4–5+ years of experience in compliance documentation, regulatory advisory, or legal drafting roles.
  • Professional qualification: CA, CS, or LLB.
  • Excellent written English with strong structuring, articulation, and attention to detail.
  • Proven experience leading and reviewing work of teams (minimum 2+ members).
  • Comfortable working in UAE time zone and handling GCC-focused regulatory work.
Skills
  • AML & CFT Compliance
  • Regulatory Advisory & Documentation
  • Policy & SOP Drafting
  • Risk Assessment & Compliance Audits
  • Governance Frameworks
  • Team Leadership & Client Management
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