Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Compliance Officer to manage the organisation’s AML/CFT framework and ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in AML/CFT, KYC, risk assessment, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting, and FIU requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, controls, and compliance programmes.
• Ensure staff compliance with AML/CFT and KYC requirements.
• Conduct AML/CFT gap analysis, risk assessments, and recommend corrective actions.
• Review suspicious transaction alerts, conduct investigations, and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) where required.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence and monitoring of high-risk customers.
• Liaise with UAE Regulatory Authorities, the FIU, external consultants, and other compliance teams.
• Prepare regulatory reports and provide required information to relevant authorities.
• Keep management informed of AML/CFT risks, regulatory developments, and emerging red flags.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law, Compliance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in AML/CFT compliance, preferably in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, KYC, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and STR reporting.
• ICA/ACAMS or equivalent AML certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, investigative, communication, and reporting skills.