AML Compliance Officer
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About the Role
Ellite Staffing Services seeks a senior AML Compliance Officer/MLRO to lead AML/CFT/CPF compliance in Dubai. The role involves developing policies, conducting risk assessments, overseeing KYC/CDD/EDD, managing transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting via goAML.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain AML/CFT/CPF policies, procedures, and controls
- Conduct Enterprise Wide Risk Assessments (EWRA) and customer risk assessments
- Oversee KYC, CDD, SDD, EDD, UBO verification, PEP and sanctions screening
- Manage transaction monitoring and AML investigations
- Review and escalate suspicious activities
- Ensure timely regulatory reporting via goAML, including STR, SAR, FFR, PNMR, DPMS reports, and RERA AML reports
- Liaise with UAE FIU, regulators, auditors, and law enforcement agencies
- Ensure compliance with Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) obligations
- Deliver AML training and awareness programs across the organization
- Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
- Provide AML governance reporting to Senior Management and the Board
Requirements
- 5–10 years of AML/Compliance experience in UAE or similar regulated markets
- Experience in Banking, Exchange Houses, FinTech, Insurance, Real Estate, DPMS, or DNFBPs
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulatory framework (2026 standards)
- Hands on experience with goAML reporting system
- Deep understanding of STR, SAR, FFR, sanctions, and transaction monitoring
- Professional certification preferred (ACAMS / ICA / CISI Compliance)
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Role Overview
- We are seeking a highly experienced Anti Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Officer / Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead and strengthen our AML/CFT/CPF compliance framework in line with UAE regulatory requirements.
- This is a senior compliance leadership role responsible for ensuring full adherence to UAE AML laws, FIU reporting obligations, and enterprise wide financial crime risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain AML/CFT/CPF policies, procedures, and controls.
- Conduct Enterprise Wide Risk Assessments (EWRA) and customer risk assessments.
- Oversee KYC, CDD, SDD, EDD, UBO verification, PEP and sanctions screening.
- Manage transaction monitoring and AML investigations.
- Review and escalate suspicious activities.
- Ensure timely regulatory reporting via goAML, including STR, SAR, FFR, PNMR, DPMS reports, and RERA AML reports.
- Liaise with UAE FIU, regulators, auditors, and law enforcement agencies.
- Ensure compliance with Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) obligations.
- Deliver AML training and awareness programs across the organization.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
- Provide AML governance reporting to Senior Management and the Board.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of AML/Compliance experience in UAE or similar regulated markets.
- Experience in Banking, Exchange Houses, FinTech, Insurance, Real Estate, DPMS, or DNFBPs.
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulatory framework (2026 standards).
- Hands on experience with goAML reporting system.
- Deep understanding of STR, SAR, FFR, sanctions, and transaction monitoring.
- Professional certification preferred (ACAMS / ICA / CISI Compliance).
- Strong analytical, investigative, and regulatory reporting skills.
What We Are Looking For
- A senior compliance professional who is independent and decision driven.
- Strong in financial crime investigations.
- Experienced in regulatory engagement.
- Detail oriented with strong governance mindset.
- Capable of leading AML frameworks in a high risk regulated environment.
Pay
- AED 3,500.00 AED 4,500.00 per month
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