Senior Compliance Officer
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Key Responsibilities 1. Act as Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the DIFC entity 2. Ensure compliance with DFSA rules and applicable UAE regulatory requirements 3.
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Key Responsibilities
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Act as Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the DIFC entity
2.
Ensure compliance with DFSA rules and applicable UAE regulatory requirements
3.
Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures
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Oversee AML/CFT framework, including: Customer due diligence; Transaction monitoring; Sanctions screening; Suspicious activity reporting
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Liaise with the DFSA on regulatory matters, reporting, and inspections
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Provide compliance advice to business and operations teams
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Support regulatory reporting and internal governance processes
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Conduct training and promote compliance awareness within the organization
Requirements
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Minimum 6–10 years experience in compliance / AML within financial services
2.
Strong knowledge of DFSA/CBUAE regulatory framework
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Prior experience in DIFC or CBUAE regulated entities is highly preferred
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Experience acting as or supporting MLRO / Compliance Officer function
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Ability to be approved by the DFSA as an Authorised Individual
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Strong understanding of AML, sanctions, and financial crime frameworks
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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