Russian Compliance Officer/MLRO – Must be based in UAE
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead AML/CFT compliance in the UAE. The role requires 3-5 years of UAE AML/CFT experience, Russian and English fluency, and expertise in goAML, KYC/CDD, and sanctions screening.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as the designated UAE MLRO and manage goAML reporting, including STRs, SARs, DPMSRs, and TFS reporting
- Ensure compliance with UAE AML/CFT laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Conduct and oversee KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, PEP screening, and ongoing monitoring
- Review and approve high risk clients, complex ownership structures, and enhanced due diligence cases
- Maintain complete and accurate client onboarding files and compliance documentation
- Develop, maintain, and update AML/CFT policies, procedures, risk assessments, and internal controls
- Support UBO verification, ESR requirements, and broader corporate compliance obligations
- Provide practical compliance guidance and AML training to employees
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Minimum 3 5 years of UAE AML/CFT compliance experience
- Experience within DNFBPs, corporate services, trust/company formation, fiduciary services, or financial services
- Hands on experience with goAML reporting, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions and PEP screening, AML monitoring and investigations, regulatory reporting
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, UBO requirements, ESR regulations, risk based compliance frameworks
- English – Required
- Russian – Required
- Experience with Hong Kong TCSP compliance is a strong advantage but not mandatory
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Role Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead and oversee the company's AML/CFT compliance framework in line with UAE regulations and applicable free zone requirements.
- The role also supports compliance oversight for selected Hong Kong entities, with a focus on documentation standards, file governance, and coordination with external advisors where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the designated UAE MLRO and manage goAML reporting, including STRs, SARs, DPMSRs, and TFS reporting.
- Ensure compliance with UAE AML/CFT laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Conduct and oversee KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, PEP screening, and ongoing monitoring.
- Review and approve high risk clients, complex ownership structures, and enhanced due diligence cases.
- Escalate compliance concerns, suspicious activities, sanctions issues, and regulatory breaches to senior management.
- Participate in regulatory inspections, AML audits, compliance reviews, and enterprise risk assessments.
- Maintain complete and accurate client onboarding files and compliance documentation.
- Implement document checklists, file naming conventions, version control, and record retention procedures.
- Monitor KYC refresh schedules and ensure expired or missing documentation is remediated promptly.
- Conduct periodic file quality reviews to ensure documentation remains complete and audit ready.
- Track remediation actions and report file governance KPIs to management.
- Develop, maintain, and update AML/CFT policies, procedures, risk assessments, and internal controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of UAE AML/CFT compliance experience.
- Experience within DNFBPs, corporate services, trust/company formation, fiduciary services, or financial services.
- Hands on experience with goAML reporting, KYC, CDD, and EDD, sanctions and PEP screening, AML monitoring and investigations, regulatory reporting.
- Strong knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, UBO requirements, ESR regulations, risk based compliance frameworks.
- Experience with Hong Kong TCSP compliance is a strong advantage but not mandatory.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Certifications
- ACAMS
- ICA
- CGSS
- UAE AML Compliance Certifications
Technical Knowledge
- UAE AML/CFT legislation and regulatory framework
- goAML reporting platform
- KYC/CDD/EDD for individuals and complex corporate structures
- UBO identification and beneficial ownership requirements
- ESR and corporate compliance obligations
- Sanctions and PEP screening
- Data protection, document management, and record retention practices
- Familiarity with Hong Kong TCSP compliance standards is an advantage
Languages
- English – Required
- Russian – Required
- Cantonese or Mandarin – Advantage
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