Compliance Officer / Trust Lawyer (Russian Speaker)
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About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with experience in AML/CFT compliance and/or trust and legal advisory services to join our team in Dubai.
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Responsibilities
- Act as or support the designated MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)
- Handle goAML reporting (STR, SAR, DPMSR, TFS)
- Conduct KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring
- Ensure compliance with UAE AML/CFT regulations and Free Zone requirements
- Escalate high risk clients, suspicious activities, and compliance breaches
- Support AML audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments
- Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and risk frameworks
- Draft and review Trust Deeds, agreements, and legal documentation
- Provide legal advice on trust structures, corporate structures, and fiduciary services
- Support establishment and administration of trust structures in compliance with regulations
- Maintain legal templates, precedents, and documentation standards
- Monitor regulatory developments affecting trusts and international structuring
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field
- 3 5+ years of experience in AML/CFT compliance or trust/legal services
- Experience in DNFBP, fiduciary services, corporate services, or financial services
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, UBO, ESR, and risk frameworks
- Hands on experience with KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and compliance monitoring
- Experience with goAML reporting is highly preferred
- Trust law, corporate structuring, or private client experience is an advantage
- Fluency in Russian (mandatory)
- English proficiency required
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Role Overview
- We are seeking a highly skilled professional with experience in AML/CFT compliance and/or trust and legal advisory services to join our growing team in Dubai.
- This is a hybrid role combining compliance leadership and legal/trust expertise, suitable for candidates with either a strong compliance background or trust/legal advisory experience within regulated financial or corporate services environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as or support the designated MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)
- Handle goAML reporting (STR, SAR, DPMSR, TFS)
- Conduct KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring
- Ensure compliance with UAE AML/CFT regulations and Free Zone requirements
- Escalate high risk clients, suspicious activities, and compliance breaches
- Support AML audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments
- Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and risk frameworks
- Draft and review Trust Deeds, agreements, and legal documentation
- Provide legal advice on trust structures, corporate structures, and fiduciary services
- Support establishment and administration of trust structures in compliance with regulations
- Maintain legal templates, precedents, and documentation standards
- Monitor regulatory developments affecting trusts and international structuring
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field
- 3–5+ years of experience in AML/CFT compliance or trust/legal services
- Experience in DNFBP, fiduciary services, corporate services, or financial services
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, UBO, ESR, and risk frameworks
- Hands on experience with KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and compliance monitoring
- Experience with goAML reporting is highly preferred
- Trust law, corporate structuring, or private client experience is an advantage
- Experience with Hong Kong TCSP framework is a plus
- Strong legal drafting, analytical, and documentation skills
- Fluency in Russian (mandatory)
- English proficiency required
Preferred Certifications
- ACAMS
- ICA
- CGSS
- UAE AML Compliance Certifications
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Compliance Officer / MLRO background in UAE OR Trust Lawyer / Corporate Legal Advisor in fiduciary services
- Strong documentation + regulatory mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast paced regulated environment
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