Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer will support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in ensuring the organization’s full compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations. This includes leading compliance efforts, conducting in-depth due diligence, managing risk assessments, and driving the implementation of AML/CFT policies and controls. Key Responsibilities Compliance Operations: • Conduct advanced investigations into flagged transactions or compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions • Manage and update internal blacklists and ensure compliance systems are effective and up to date • Coordinate compliance-related responses to inquiries from regulatory authorities, such as the DFSA ,ADGM and MOE Client Facing: • Collect, review and validate client identification and verification documents, ensuring full compliance with AML/CFT regulations • Provide guidance to departments on regulatory requirements, new products, and permissible activities to promote best practices • Communicate updates, changes, and insights to MLRO and senior management, business development, and client facing teams to strengthen the organization’s compliance framework • Engage directly with clients on complex compliance matters, explaining regulatory requirements and addressing escalations • Support contract renewals by ensuring adherence to AML/CFT regulations Regulatory Updates and Audits: • Stay up to date with regulatory changes, ensuring the company’s policies and procedures align with current requirements • Participate and provide training and timely updates to employees on AML/CFT regulations, policies, and procedures • Collaborate and communicate effectively to foster a culture of compliance throughout the organization and participate in blogs , seminars and other relevant activities • Monitor regulatory changes and support policy updates in coordination with the MLRO • Assist in internal and external compliance audits, ensuring findings are addressed promptly Collaboration and Communication: • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align compliance practices with business operations • Assist to prepare periodic reports to the MLRO and senior management Experience and education • Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business, or a related field • Certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or International Compliance Association (ICA) preferred • 3+ years’ experience as a compliance officer within the corporate services/ financial industry preferably within a DFSA/ADGM -regulated environment Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business, or a related field; 3+ years’ experience as a compliance officer within the corporate services/financial industry, preferably within a DFSA/ADGM-regulated environment.