AML Compliance Officer
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced AML Compliance Officer to support and manage compliance services for external clients across various industries within the UAE. Th.
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Responsibilities
- Provide end to end AML and compliance support to external clients across different sectors
- Conduct AML reviews, risk assessments, KYC checks, and compliance monitoring activities
- Assist clients in preparing for inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews
- Support clients in implementing and maintaining AML policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Review client documentation to ensure compliance with UAE AML regulations
- Identify compliance gaps and provide practical recommendations for remediation
- Prepare compliance reports, audit findings, and regulatory documentation
- Coordinate directly with clients and internal stakeholders for timely resolution of compliance matters
- Stay updated on UAE AML laws, regulatory requirements, and compliance best practices
- Travel to client locations when required to support inspections, reviews, or compliance related engagements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
- 2 5 years of UAE experience in compliance
- Prior experience in consultancy, corporate services, or service based environment highly preferred
- Strong understanding of UAE AML regulations, compliance procedures, and risk management practices
- ACAMS certification is a strong advantage
- Candidates with only banking compliance experience will not be considered
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Job Summary
- We are looking for an experienced AML Compliance Officer to support and manage compliance services for external clients across various industries within the UAE.
- The role involves providing end to end AML, audit, and compliance support to clients, ensuring adherence to UAE regulatory requirements and assisting clients during inspections and compliance reviews.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide end to end AML and compliance support to external clients across different sectors.
- Conduct AML reviews, risk assessments, KYC checks, and compliance monitoring activities.
- Assist clients in preparing for inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
- Support clients in implementing and maintaining AML policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Review client documentation to ensure compliance with UAE AML regulations and guidelines.
- Identify compliance gaps and provide practical recommendations for remediation.
- Prepare compliance reports, audit findings, and regulatory documentation.
- Coordinate directly with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of compliance matters.
- Stay updated on UAE AML laws, regulatory requirements, and compliance best practices.
- Travel to client locations when required to support inspections, reviews, or compliance related engagements.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of UAE experience in compliance.
- Prior experience working in a consultancy, corporate services, or service based environment is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of UAE AML regulations, compliance procedures, and risk management practices.
- Experience handling external clients and managing compliance engagements independently.
- ACAMS certification is a strong advantage.
- Candidates with only banking compliance experience will not be considered.
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