Senior Associate - Financial Crime Compliance - Managed Services

Job Summary

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform KYC, CDD, EDD reviews and conduct AML, Sanctions, PEP and Adverse Media screening for customers, employees, and third parties.
• Assess compliance with UAE and international AML and regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments locally and internationally; analyze impact on clients and recommend necessary compliance adjustments.
• Support and manage compliance-related projects within managed services engagements.
• Prepare compliance reports, dashboards, presentations, and updates for internal and client senior management.
• (Desired not mandatory) Assist in development, review and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Deliver training sessions to team members and new joiners to enhance awareness of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure comprehensive compliance management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, internal controls, and overall compliance framework effectiveness.
• Support leadership in aligning compliance initiatives with strategic business objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENICES & SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Accounting and Finance or Law (mandatory)
• ACAMS, CFE or other relevant compliance certifications (preferred)
• MBA or Master’s degree with a focus on Compliance, Business Law or related field (advantageous).

Years Of Expereince

• 4+ years of relevant experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Experience within Big 4 or leading consulting firms preferred.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, CDD, EDD frameworks and FCC risk management.
• Understanding of UAE and international regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory monitoring and impact assessment capability.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Sound judgment and decision-making, especially under pressure.
• Strategic thinking and ability to align compliance initiatives with business objectives.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills for senior management and client-facing engagements.
• Ability to explain complex regulatory concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) – capable of independently preparing proposals and senior management presentations.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity.