Compliance Officer & MLRO
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Role: Compliance Officer & MLRO Location: DIFC Reporting To: Senior Leadership Experience Required: DFSA Category 2 About the Role As a Compliance Officer & MLRO, you will ensure the firm operates within all regulatory and legal requirements.
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About The Role
As a Compliance Officer & MLRO, you will ensure the firm operates within all regulatory and legal requirements.
You will manage the compliance function, lead anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) initiatives, and act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities.
This is a hands-on role that combines governance, monitoring, and advisory responsibilities.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the firm’s compliance and AML/CFT framework
- Oversee KYC, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening
- Ensure compliance with DFSA regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Act as the primary liaison with regulators and authorities
- Conduct compliance monitoring, reporting, and staff training
- Support onboarding, new products, and regulatory risk assessments
Qualifications
- **Experience Required: DFSA Category 2 (Mandatory)**
- Bachelor’s in Law, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5+ years in financial services compliance, preferably with AML/CFT experience.
- Strong understanding of local and international regulations.
- Professional certifications (CAMS, ICA, CRCMP, CISI) preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- High integrity and ethical standards.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling competing priorities independently.
- Think you’re the perfect fit?
- Apply now or drop your CV at jinal@fintop.co.uk let’s make things happen!
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