Senior Compliance Officer- Commodity Trading
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About the Role
Antal International is recruiting a Senior Compliance Officer for a commodity trading firm in Dubai. The role involves developing and overseeing AML/CFT programs, sanctions compliance, and ethics initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive ethics, compliance, and AML/CFT program aligned with FATF recommendations and UAE Federal AML/CFT legislation
- Design and maintain risk assessment methodologies covering AML/CFT risks, sanctions exposure, bribery and corruption risks, third party risks, and risks associated with different products, services, geographies, and customer segments
- Support the Head of Department with Compliance risk and control management, business ethics initiatives, whistleblowing oversight, and implementation of the group's Code of Conduct
- Provide advisory on complex financial crime matters including money laundering, sanctions, bribery and corruption, and third party risk management
- Deliver compliance and ethics advisory and training to assigned business units and support functions
- Support Head of Department in preparing and presenting reports on compliance operations, AML/CFT program effectiveness, sanctions screening outcomes, and ethics program metrics to the Board, senior management, and regulatory authorities
- Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities including SCA, ADGM, ADX, the UAE FIU, the Ministry of Economy, and relevant regulators
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and update AML/CFT policies, ethics and anti bribery policies, sanctions compliance procedures, and the group's Code of Conduct
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, CCEP, CGSS, CISI, or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks including SCA, ADGM, ADX, Ministry of Economy requirements, and AML/CFT regulations
- Experience developing and implementing compliance programs, AML/CFT frameworks, sanctions compliance controls, and corporate ethics initiatives
- Hands on experience conducting compliance risk assessments, third party due diligence, investigations, and policy development
- Familiarity with sanctions regimes including OFAC, EU, UN, and UAE sanctions requirements
- Experience working within trading, commodities, financial services, banking, regulated entities, or multinational corporate environments
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Job Summary
- Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive ethics, compliance, and anti money laundering (AML) / counter financing of terrorism (CFT) program, ensuring the group adheres to all applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Serve as a key advisor on financial crime prevention, sanctions compliance, and corporate ethics matters. Liaise with regulatory bodies, promote a culture of integrity and compliance across the group.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive ethics, compliance, and AML/CFT program to identify, measure, monitor, and report on compliance and financial crime risks at a group level, aligned with FATF recommendations and UAE Federal AML/CFT legislation.
- Design and maintain risk assessment methodologies covering AML/CFT risks, sanctions exposure, bribery and corruption risks, third party risks, and risks associated with different products, services, geographies, and customer segments.
- Support the Head of Department with Compliance risk and control management, business ethics initiatives, whistleblowing oversight, and the implementation of the group's Code of Conduct across all subsidiaries.
- Provide advisory on complex financial crime matters, including money laundering, sanctions, bribery and corruption, and third party risk management.
- Deliver compliance and ethics advisory and training to assigned business units and support functions, including trade operations, traders, strategy, and third party relationship management.
- Support Head of Department in preparing and presenting reports on compliance operations, AML/CFT program effectiveness, sanctions screening outcomes, and ethics program metrics to the Board, senior management, and regulatory authorities as required.
- Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, including SCA, ADGM, ADX, the UAE FIU, the Ministry of Economy, and relevant regulators across the group's operating jurisdictions.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and update AML/CFT policies, ethics and anti bribery policies, sanctions compliance procedures, and the group's Code of Conduct in alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Draft and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls covering KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, whistleblowing, gifts and entertainment, and conflicts of interest.
- Design and deliver targeted training programs on AML/CFT, sanctions compliance, anti bribery and corruption, business ethics, and the Code of Conduct to employees at all levels across the group.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive compliance awareness program covering client acceptance and onboarding procedures, KYC/CDD requirements, sanctions screening protocols, and whistleblowing mechanisms.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Advanced degrees and professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CCEP, CGSS, CISI) are highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks, including SCA, ADGM, ADX, Ministry of Economy requirements, and AML/CFT regulations.
- Experience developing and implementing compliance programs, AML/CFT frameworks, sanctions compliance controls, and corporate ethics initiatives.
- Hands on experience conducting compliance risk assessments, third party due diligence, investigations, and policy development.
- Familiarity with sanctions regimes including OFAC, EU, UN, and UAE sanctions requirements.
- Experience working within trading, commodities, financial services, banking, regulated entities, or multinational corporate environments will be highly preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Anti Money Laundering & Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Knowledge of UAE Federal AML/CFT legislation, international standards in line with FATF 40 Recommendations, CBUAE guidelines, Ministry of Economy requirements, and best practices in customer due diligence.
- Sanctions Compliance Knowledge of UAE, EU, OFAC, UN, and other extraterritorial sanctions regimes, including sectoral sanctions, trade restrictions, and humanitarian exemptions.
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