Compliance & Regulatory Licensing Officer / MLRO
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About the Role
NH Management is seeking a senior Compliance & Regulatory Licensing Officer / MLRO to manage licence applications and engage with UAE regulators. The role requires 2-5 years of UAE compliance experience, strong AML/CFT knowledge, and expertise in VARA, ADGM, DFSA, SCA, and UAE Central Bank licensing.
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Responsibilities
- Lead regulatory licence applications end to end with VARA, ADGM, DFSA, SCA, and UAE Central Bank
- Prepare and manage Regulatory Business Plans, Compliance Manuals, AML/CFT frameworks, and Governance Policies
- Act as MLRO and Compliance Officer for clients, including SAR/STR drafting and high risk file reviews
- Liaise directly with regulators during licensing, supervision, and inspection processes
- Draft and maintain risk assessments, compliance monitoring programmes, and governance frameworks
- Advise clients on regulatory obligations and support remediation and enhancement projects
- Monitor rulebook updates (VARA, DFSA GEN/AML/Conduct, FSRA) and ensure continued compliance
- Provide compliance training to clients and internal staff
Requirements
- Minimum 2 5 years of UAE compliance experience with direct regulator interaction
- Proven track record in managing full cycle regulatory licence applications
- Strong AML/CFT knowledge and CDD/EDD experience, including high risk onboarding
- Excellent drafting skills for compliance manuals, business plans, governance documents
- Degree in law, compliance, finance, or related field
- VARA licensing experience is highly preferred
- ADGM CSP / FSRA and DFSA licensing experience is a strong advantage
- ICA, ACAMS, CISI, or equivalent qualification preferred
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Company Description
- NH Management is a specialist corporate services, governance, regulatory licensing, compliance, and virtual asset advisory firm.
Role Description
- We are looking for a Compliance & Regulatory Licensing Officer / MLRO to join our team in a full time, on site capacity in Dubai.
- You will be responsible for upholding regulatory standards, managing end to end licensing processes, and serving as the organisation's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
- This is a high impact position that places you at the forefront of complex regulatory initiatives.
What you'll do
- Lead regulatory licence applications end to end with VARA, ADGM, DFSA, SCA, and the UAE Central Bank
- Prepare and manage Regulatory Business Plans, Compliance Manuals, AML/CFT frameworks, and Governance Policies
- Act as MLRO and Compliance Officer for clients, including SAR/STR drafting and high risk file reviews
- Liaise directly with regulators during licensing, supervision, and inspection processes
- Draft and maintain risk assessments, compliance monitoring programmes, and governance frameworks
- Advise clients on regulatory obligations and support remediation and enhancement projects
- Monitor rulebook updates (VARA, DFSA GEN/AML/Conduct, FSRA) and ensure continued compliance
- Provide compliance training to clients and internal staff
What we're looking for
- Minimum 2 5 years of UAE compliance experience with direct regulator interaction
- Proven track record in managing full cycle regulatory licence applications
- Strong AML/CFT knowledge and CDD/EDD experience, including high risk onboarding
- Excellent drafting skills — compliance manuals, business plans, governance documents
- VARA licensing experience is highly preferred
- ADGM CSP / FSRA and DFSA licensing experience is a strong advantage
- ICA, ACAMS, CISI, or equivalent qualification preferred
- Background in consulting or advisory firms is a plus
- Degree in law, compliance, finance, or a related field
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