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About the Role
We are seeking a high-caliber MLRO and Compliance Officer to lead and safeguard the regulatory integrity of a growing Company Service Provider (CSP) based in the UAE. The role involves owning the end-to-end AML/CFT framework and serving as the primary liaison with the ADGM Registration Authority.
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Responsibilities
- Maintain and conduct annual reviews of the Business Risk Assessment, including CDD/EDD protocols and sanctions/PEP screening
- Act as the designated reporting officer, managing internal suspicion reports and filing official STRs/SARs with the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit
- Manage all conditions of the CSP license, including client money handling, statutory filings, UBO record keeping, and the two business day retrieval mandate
- Represent the firm in all correspondence with the ADGM Registration Authority
- Execute the compliance monitoring program, deliver specialized staff AML training, and provide strategic counsel to the Board of Directors
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of dedicated AML and regulatory compliance experience within ADGM or similar high oversight jurisdictions
- Must hold recognized professional AML and compliance certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA)
- Deep knowledge of UAE FIU reporting requirements and DNFBP regulatory obligations
- Proven track record of meeting 'fit and proper' regulatory standards
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About Huzzle
- At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.
About The Company
- Our client is a fast growing cloud infrastructure provider specializing in sovereign AI solutions and decentralized computing.
- The company operates at the intersection of edge computing and decentralized technologies.
Job Summary
- We are seeking a high caliber MLRO and Compliance Officer to lead and safeguard the regulatory integrity of a growing Company Service Provider (CSP) based in the UAE.
- You will own the end to end AML/CFT framework and serve as the primary liaison with the ADGM Registration Authority.
Key Responsibilities
- Framework Ownership: Maintain and conduct annual reviews of the Business Risk Assessment, including CDD/EDD protocols and sanctions/PEP screening across UN, OFAC, EU, and UAE lists
- Regulatory Reporting: Act as the designated reporting officer, managing internal suspicion reports and filing official STRs/SARs with the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit
- CSP License Oversight: Manage all conditions of the CSP license, including client money handling, statutory filings, UBO record keeping, and the two business day retrieval mandate
- Authority Liaison: Represent the firm in all correspondence with the ADGM Registration Authority, managing notifications and ensuring continuous readiness for compliance assessments
- Monitoring & Training: Execute the compliance monitoring program, deliver specialized staff AML training, and provide strategic counsel to the Board of Directors regarding risk and potential breaches
Requirements
- Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of dedicated AML and regulatory compliance experience, specifically within the ADGM or similar high oversight jurisdictions
- Qualifications: Must hold recognized professional AML and compliance certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA)
- Expertise: Deep knowledge of UAE FIU reporting requirements and DNFBP regulatory obligations
- Integrity: Proven track record of meeting 'fit and proper' regulatory standards with the ability to provide active, demonstrable oversight
Nice to Haves
- Experience managing dual regulated entities (FSRA and CSP)
- Existing relationships or a proven track record of successful audits with the ADGM Registration Authority
- Advanced degrees in Law, Finance, or Business Administration
Benefits
- Competitive salary and compensation package
- Prime working location in the UAE
- High impact leadership role within a respected firm
- Long term career stability and professional development
- Performance based incentives and professional recognition
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