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Compliance Officer & MLRO

FirmFox
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
3 days ago
Compliance ManagementAML/CTFSanctions ScreeninggoAMLAccountingFinancial Reporting
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About FirmFox

  • FirmFox is a digital SaaS corporate services platform that helps entrepreneurs incorporate their business across the UAE. We handle licensing, visas, PRO services, accounting and ongoing compliance for founders, SMEs and international groups.

About the Role

  • You will be the named Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer for FirmFox's ADGM Company Service Provider licence.
  • This is a regulated appointment subject to ADGM approval.
  • You will own the compliance and AML framework end to end.
  • You will also take responsibility for the financial records of the entity.
  • This is a standalone role with direct access to the Founder.
  • The role is based in our ADGM office and requires attendance during business hours.

Key Responsibilities Regulatory and Licence Obligations

  • Act as the appointed Compliance Officer and MLRO for FirmFox's ADGM Company Service Provider licence.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with the ADGM Registration Authority.
  • Prepare and file the Annual CSP Return, including the client register, fee schedule, management and employee details, complaints register and staff training confirmations.
  • Maintain the staff certification register and ensure all client facing and Registrar facing staff are certified.
  • Maintain the complaints register and manage complaints through to resolution.
  • Monitor the minimum regulatory capital position and escalate immediately if it falls below the required threshold.
  • Maintain professional indemnity and other required insurance cover.
  • Manage regulatory inspections, thematic reviews and any remediation.

Key Responsibilities AML, CTF and Sanctions

  • Design, implement and maintain the AML and CTF policy framework, procedures and controls.
  • Own and maintain the business risk assessment.
  • Own client due diligence and enhanced due diligence, including UBO identification, source of funds and source of wealth, PEP screening and ongoing monitoring.
  • Operate sanctions screening against UNSC and UAE Local Terrorist List obligations.
  • Receive and assess internal suspicious activity reports, and file STRs and SARs with the UAE FIU through goAML.
  • Maintain the STR register, decision logs and all AML records.
  • Deliver AML training across the business and maintain the training record.
  • Advise the commercial team on client acceptance, risk rating and offboarding decisions.
  • Maintain the compliance manual, compliance monitoring programme and breach register.
  • Report to the Founder and the board on compliance status, risk exposure, STR statistics and regulatory developments.

Key Responsibilities Finance and Accounting

  • Maintain the books and records of the group entity.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and support the annual audit.
  • Manage invoicing, payments, payroll input and bank reconciliations.
  • Handle VAT and corporate tax filings, working with external advisers where required.

Requirements Essential

  • Minimum 5 years in compliance and AML within the UAE, ideally with a corporate service provider, law firm, audit firm or regulated financial institution.
  • Direct experience of ADGM, DIFC or an equivalent regulated environment, and working knowledge of the UAE AML/CTF framework and goAML reporting.
  • Eligible to be approved by the ADGM Registration Authority as Compliance Officer and MLRO.
  • A recognised compliance or AML qualification (for example ICA, CAMS or equivalent).
  • A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA) or demonstrable hands on accounting experience, including preparing management accounts.
  • UAE resident.
  • Strong written English and the confidence to hold a position with regulators, clients and senior management.

Requirements Desirable

  • Experience taking a new licence or entity through regulatory approval and into operation.
  • Experience with SPVs, holding structures and foundations.
  • Familiarity with cloud accounting and CRM systems.
  • Strong written and verbal Arabic language skills.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, reviewed annually.
  • Full ownership of the compliance function from day one.
  • Direct reporting line to the Founder and a genuine seat at the table.
  • Visa, medical insurance and standard UAE benefits.

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