AML Compliance Supervisor
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About the Role
We are hiring for our client, a leading insurance organization in the UAE, to appoint an experienced AML Compliance Supervisor. The role involves implementing and overseeing AML, KYC, sanctions screening, and regulatory compliance activities.
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Responsibilities
- Support implementation and ongoing enhancement of AML/CFT framework in line with CBUAE regulations
- Oversee KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and periodic customer reviews
- Monitor AML controls across insurance operations including premium payments, claims, refunds, cancellations, and third party transactions
- Review and escalate suspicious activities, ensuring timely reporting in accordance with UAE AML regulations
- Manage sanctions screening activities and support compliance with UAE, UN, and international sanctions requirements
- Conduct AML risk assessments and support regulatory inspections, audits, and remediation activities
- Prepare AML dashboards, management reports, regulatory submissions, and compliance documentation
- Deliver AML guidance and awareness across underwriting, claims, operations, and other business functions
- Support continuous improvement of AML policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or related discipline
- 4 7 years of AML/CFT compliance experience within insurance or financial services sector
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, CBUAE requirements, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and goAML reporting framework
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, ACAMS or equivalent highly preferred
- Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
- Strong analytical, investigation, and risk assessment capabilities
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to manage confidential information
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General Overview
- We are hiring for our client, a leading insurance organization in the UAE, to appoint an experienced AML Compliance Supervisor.
- This is a rewarding opportunity for a compliance professional to play a critical role in strengthening the organization's AML/CFT framework while ensuring adherence to UAE regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- The successful candidate will support the implementation and oversight of AML, KYC, sanctions screening, and regulatory compliance activities, working closely with key stakeholders to foster a strong culture of governance, risk management, and financial crime prevention.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the organization's AML/CFT framework in line with CBUAE regulations.
- Oversee KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and periodic customer reviews.
- Monitor AML controls across insurance operations, including premium payments, claims, refunds, cancellations, and third party transactions.
- Review and escalate suspicious activities, ensuring timely reporting in accordance with UAE AML regulations and internal procedures.
- Manage sanctions screening activities and support compliance with UAE, UN, and international sanctions requirements.
- Conduct AML risk assessments and support regulatory inspections, audits, and remediation activities.
- Prepare AML dashboards, management reports, regulatory submissions, and compliance documentation.
- Deliver AML guidance and awareness across underwriting, claims, operations, and other business functions.
- Support the continuous improvement of AML policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- 4 7 years of AML/CFT compliance experience within the insurance or financial services sector.
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, CBUAE requirements, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, and the goAML reporting framework.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent are highly preferred.
- Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
- Strong analytical, investigation, and risk assessment capabilities with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
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