Compliance Officer

Orange City Properties LLC | Luxury Properties Dubai

Dubai, UAE

Full Time

Mid

Onsite

AED 55,000/month / month

2 weeks ago

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly meticulous and regulatory-driven Compliance Officer (AML/CFT Specialist) to manage and oversee the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework for our Dubai Head Office and Abu Dhabi Branch.

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AML ComplianceCFTgoAMLKYCCustomer Due DiligenceEnhanced Due Diligence

Responsibilities

Act as the primary, legally registered compliance officer for the Ministry of Economy and the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit via the goAML system
Execute full ownership of the company’s goAML profile; investigate internal escalations and prepare and submit high quality STRs and SARs within required statutory timelines
Monitor, audit, and log all freehold property transactions involving cash or virtual asset components that meet or exceed the AED 55,000 threshold
Supervise daily screening activities against the UAE Local Terrorist List and UN Consolidated List
Manage Customer Due Diligence for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across both branches
Execute deep dive verification for complex corporate clients, offshore entities, and trusts to accurately identify ultimate beneficial owners
Apply comprehensive EDD protocols for high risk clients, PEPs, and clients from FATF high risk jurisdictions
Oversee the relationship with current outsourced KYC screening provider and lead the evaluation and deployment of in house AML screening software
Ensure absolute alignment with Dubai’s RERA, Trakheesi, DLD systems, and Abu Dhabi’s regulatory frameworks
Audit real estate documentation including Form A, Form B, Form F, and tenancy contracts to guarantee total regulatory adherence
Enforce strict verification of transaction payouts, ensuring foreign sellers receive proceeds directly into their own UAE bank accounts
Maintain organized, secure, and easily retrievable AML registers and enforce the legal 5 year data retention mandate

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Must hold a recognized professional compliance certification such as CAMS, ICA Diploma, or equivalent MoE approved AML credential
Minimum 3 to 5 years of dedicated AML compliance experience specifically within a licensed UAE Real Estate Brokerage
Proven experience navigating the goAML platform and standard DNFBP portal frameworks
Practical understanding of utilizing third party compliance services and familiarity with AML screening databases (e.g., World Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones)
Exceptional command of English (written and verbal) for producing precise goAML narrative reports
High ethical standards, absolute integrity, and the confidence to halt non compliant transactions when necessary

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly meticulous and regulatory driven Compliance Officer (AML/CFT Specialist) to manage and oversee the anti money laundering and counter terrorism financing framework for our Dubai Head Office and Abu Dhabi Branch.
As a licensed real estate brokerage, our operations fall strictly under the DNFBP guidelines.
The successful candidate will be responsible for aligning our cross emirate brokerage activities with the latest UAE Federal Laws (Federal Decree Law No. 10 of 2025 and Cabinet Resolution No. 134 of 2025), UAE FIU mandates, Dubai Land Department (DLD/RERA), and the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADRE
This position requires mandatory registration and official approval as the designated Compliance Officer on the Ministry of Economy (MoE) goAML platform.

Key Responsibilities

Designated AML/CFT Oversight: Act as the primary, legally registered compliance officer for the Ministry of Economy (MoE) and the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (UAEFIU) via the goAML system.
goAML Platform Management: Execute full ownership of the company’s goAML profile. Investigate internal escalations and prepare and submit high quality Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) within required statutory timelines.
Real Estate Activity Reports (REAR): Monitor, audit, and log all freehold property transactions involving cash or virtual asset components that meet or exceed the AED 55,000 threshold.
Sanctions Screening Oversight: Supervise daily screening activities against the UAE Local Terrorist List and UN Consolidated List, ensuring immediate implementation of freezing mechanisms if any target match occurs.
Advanced Client Onboarding: Manage Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across both branches.
Corporate & UBO Unmasking: Execute deep dive verification for complex corporate clients, offshore entities, and trusts to accurately identify ultimate beneficial owners (UBO) before deal clearance.
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): Apply comprehensive EDD protocols for high risk clients, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and clients originating from FATF high risk jurisdictions, including explicit verification of Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW).
Compliance Service Transition: Oversee the relationship with our current outsourced KYC screening provider in the short term. As the company scales, lead the strategic evaluation, procurement, and deployment of in house AML screening software (e.g., World Check, Dow Jones, or equivalent) to replace
Cross Emirate Brokerage Compliance: Ensure absolute alignment with Dubai’s RERA, Trakheesi, DLD systems, and Abu Dhabi’s regulatory frameworks.
Contract Validation: Audit real estate documentation including Form A, Form B, Form F, and tenancy contracts to guarantee total regulatory adherence before deal execution.
Settlement Compliance Verification: Enforce strict verification of transaction payouts, ensuring foreign sellers receive proceeds directly into their own UAE bank accounts, strictly red flagging unauthorized third party transfers.
Audit Readiness & Maintenance: Maintain organized, secure, and easily retrievable AML registers (KYC logs, EDD files, REAR logs, and internal escalation reports). Enforce the legal 5 year data retention mandate.

Qualifications & Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Must hold a recognized professional compliance certification such as CAMS (Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist), ICA (International Compliance Association) Diploma, or an equivalent MoE approved AML credential.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of dedicated AML compliance experience specifically within a licensed UAE Real Estate Brokerage.
Proven experience navigating the goAML platform and standard DNFBP portal frameworks.
Practical understanding of utilizing third party compliance services, alongside hands on experience or familiarity with industry standard AML screening databases (e.g., World Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones) to drive our upcoming software migration.
Exceptional command of English (written and verbal) for producing precise goAML narrative reports. High ethical standards, absolute integrity, and the confidence to halt non compliant transactions when necessary.

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