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Compliance Officer

Huzzle.com
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Senior
2 weeks ago
AML/CFTRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentSanctions ScreeningSTR/SAR FilingADGM Regulations
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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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