Compliance Manager/Deputy MLRO
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About the Role
Eden Rose is seeking a Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO)/Compliance Manager for a financial institution in ADGM. The role involves implementing AML/CTF frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and acting as alternate to the MLRO.
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Responsibilities
- Support the Compliance Officer/MLRO in implementing and maintaining the AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime compliance framework
- Ensure compliance with applicable AML laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance
- Assist in conducting enterprise wide AML and financial crime risk assessments
- Monitor regulatory developments and recommend necessary policy and procedural updates
- Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) investigations for high risk customers
- Assist in the preparation and submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
- Ensure compliance with Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring requirements
- Act as the designated alternate to the Compliance Officer/MLRO during absences
- Exercise delegated authority for AML investigations, reporting, and regulatory interactions as authorized
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
- Minimum 5 8 years of experience in AML, Compliance, Risk Management, or Financial Crime Compliance
- Experience in financial services, banking, fintech, investment firms, payment institutions, cryptocurrency, gaming, or regulated entities
- Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulations and international standards
- Knowledge of KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and financial crime investigations
- Experience with DIFC and/or FSRA regulators is highly preferred
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Position Overview
- Eden Rose is currently engaged with a financial institution within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) who are seeking a Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) ensuring the organization complies with all applicable Anti Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions, and
- Reporting to the Compliance Officer/MLRO, the DMLRO/Compliance Manager acts as the designated alternate to the Compliance Officer/MLRO and assumes the Compliance Officer/MLRO's responsibilities in their absence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Compliance Officer/MLRO in the implementation and maintenance of the company's AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime compliance framework.
- Ensure compliance with applicable AML laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance.
- Assist in conducting enterprise wide AML and financial crime risk assessments.
- Monitor regulatory developments and recommend necessary policy and procedural updates.
- Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) investigations for high risk customers.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to relevant authorities.
- Ensure compliance with Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ongoing monitoring requirements.
- Act as the designated alternate to the Compliance Officer/MLRO during absences.
- Exercise delegated authority for AML investigations, reporting, and regulatory interactions as authorized.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in AML, Compliance, Risk Management, or Financial Crime Compliance, ideally within UAE
- Experience in similar roles within financial services, banking, fintech, investment firms, payment institutions, cryptocurrency, gaming, or regulated entities
- Experience working with DIFC and/or FSRA regulators is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulations and international standards
- Knowledge of KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and financial crime investigations
How to Apply
- Please apply now or for further information contact Kayte Short at Eden Rose at kayte.short@edenrose.ae
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