COMPLIANCE OFFICER & MONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER (MLRO) - (UAE experience)
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About the Role
A trust company and corporate services provider in DMCC seeks an experienced Compliance Officer & MLRO to lead AML/CFT compliance. The role requires 3-5 years of UAE AML/CFT experience, strong knowledge of UAE regulations, and hands-on experience with goAML.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the appointed MLRO for the UAE business
- Ensure compliance with UAE AML/CFT regulations, Federal Decree Law No. 20 of 2018, Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2019, and applicable Free Zone regulations
- Maintain and update AML/CFT policies, compliance manuals, risk assessments, and internal procedures
- Monitor compliance with sanctions screening, KYC/CDD, EDD, UBO verification, and ongoing monitoring requirements
- Develop and implement firm wide client documentation standards and governance frameworks
- Manage KYC/CDD refresh schedules and monitor expired or outstanding client documentation
- Conduct periodic compliance audits and quality assurance reviews of client files
- Manage all goAML reporting, including STRs, SARs, DPMSRs, and Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) reporting
- Review and escalate suspicious transactions and high risk client activities
- Deliver AML/CFT and compliance training to employees
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Minimum 3 5 years of UAE experience in AML/CFT compliance
- Experience within corporate services, trust companies, fiduciary services, financial services, DNFBPs, or company formation firms
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT legislation, sanctions compliance, and regulatory reporting
- Hands on experience with goAML, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, UBO identification, and risk assessments
- Experience managing compliance documentation and client file governance
- Knowledge of UAE Free Zone regulatory requirements (DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, RAKEZ, etc.)
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem solving skills
- Strong report writing and policy drafting abilities
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment
- Preferred certifications: ACAMS, ICA Certification, CGSS, UAE AML/CFT Compliance Certifications
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Company & Location
- Company: Trust Company & Corporate Services Provider
- Location: DMCC
- Salary: Market Competitive (Based on experience)
- Availability: Immediate Joiners Only
Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead and oversee the firm's AML/CFT compliance framework across its UAE operations.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, maintaining robust client file governance, overseeing KYC/CDD processes, managing regulatory reporting, and serving as the appointed MLRO.
Duties & Responsibilities Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Act as the appointed MLRO for the UAE business
- Ensure compliance with UAE AML/CFT regulations, Federal Decree Law No. 20 of 2018, Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2019, and applicable Free Zone regulations (DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, RAKEZ, etc.)
- Provide oversight and advisory support for compliance documentation relating to selected Hong Kong entities
- Maintain and update AML/CFT policies, compliance manuals, risk assessments, and internal procedures
- Monitor compliance with sanctions screening, KYC/CDD, EDD, UBO verification, and ongoing monitoring requirements
Client File Governance
- Develop and implement firm wide client documentation standards and governance frameworks
- Establish document checklists, naming conventions, version control, and secure record management processes
- Manage KYC/CDD refresh schedules and monitor expired or outstanding client documentation
- Conduct periodic compliance audits and quality assurance reviews of client files
- Ensure all client records remain audit ready and fully compliant
MLRO Responsibilities
- Manage all goAML reporting, including STRs, SARs, DPMSRs, and Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) reporting
- Review and escalate suspicious transactions and high risk client activities
- Approve, suspend, or decline client onboarding where compliance standards are not met
- Escalate significant compliance risks directly to senior management
- Monitor remediation activities and ensure timely resolution of compliance issues
Training & Risk Management
- Deliver AML/CFT and compliance training to employees
- Promote a strong culture of regulatory compliance and ethical conduct
- Provide internal guidance on compliance matters, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
- Monitor regulatory developments and recommend policy updates where required
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- Minimum 3–5 years of UAE experience in AML/CFT compliance
- Experience within corporate services, trust companies, fiduciary services, financial services, DNFBPs, or company formation firms
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT legislation, sanctions compliance, and regulatory reporting
- Hands on experience with goAML, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, UBO identification, and risk assessments
- Experience managing compliance documentation and client file governance
- Knowledge of UAE Free Zone regulatory requirements (DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, RAKEZ, etc.)
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem solving skills
- Strong report writing and policy drafting abilities
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment
Preferred Certifications
- ACAMS
- ICA Certification
- CGSS
- UAE AML/CFT Compliance Certifications
Ideal Candidate
- A highly organized and compliance focused professional with strong UAE AML/CFT expertise, extensive experience as an MLRO, and the ability to establish best in class compliance frameworks within a regulated corporate services or trust environment.
- The ideal candidate combines technical regulatory knowledge with excellent governance, risk management, and leadership skills while ensuring the organization remains fully compliant across both UAE and international compliance obligations.
Application Questions
- Do you speak Russian?
- How many years of UAE experience in AML/CFT compliance do you have?
- Do you have experience within UAE corporate services, trust companies, fiduciary services, financial services, DNFBPs, or company formation firms?
- Do you have knowledge of UAE Free Zone regulatory requirements (DMCC, DIFC, ADGM, RAKEZ, etc.)?
- Current Salary (AED) and Expected Salary (AED)?
- Immediate Joiner?
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