Compliance Officer
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Job Description
We are looking for a Compliance Officer with strong experience in AML compliance and Corporate Service Provider (CSP) operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, maintaining effective KYC processes, and identifying and mitigating potential compliance risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with UAE AML/CFT regulations and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Manage and monitor KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes.
- Conduct UBO identification, sanctions screening, PEP checks, and client risk assessments.
- Review client profiles and supporting documents to identify potential AML/compliance risks.
- Monitor client activities and transactions for unusual or potentially suspicious activity.
- Maintain accurate compliance records, reports, and documentation.
- Implement and maintain internal AML policies, procedures, and controls.
- Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reporting.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely resolution of compliance-related issues.
- Stay updated on changes to UAE AML/CFT and CSP-related regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Compliance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of UAE experience in AML, compliance, CSP, business setup, or corporate services.
- Strong understanding of UAE AML/CFT regulations and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with KYC, CDD/EDD, UBO identification, sanctions screening, and risk assessment.
- Previous experience with a CSP / Corporate Services Provider / Business Setup company is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality.
- CAMS or other relevant AML/Compliance certification will be an added advantage.
- Candidates open to working in either Dubai or Abu Dhabi are welcome to apply.
More Info
Key Skills
UBO identification
AML compliance
PEP checks
AML policies
client risk assessments
regulatory inspections
CSP operations
About Company
Skills:
compliance screening, Due Diligence, KYC investigations, Financial Crime compliance policies, Regulatory Requirements
Skills:
Aml, Microsoft Office, Excel, risk assessments, Fluent Arabic, Regulatory Reporting, internal training, Kyc, conflicts checks, policies audits, client due diligence, compliance projects
Skills:
Compliance Management System (CMS), Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions screening programmes, Risk management frameworks, AML CFT frameworks, regulatory documentation, VARA licensing procedures
Skills:
Compliance Management System (CMS), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, risk registers , Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Client Due Diligence (CDD), Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), ISO 31000, COSO ERM, AML CFT framework, Transaction Monitoring, FATF standards, Risk dashboards, Watch-list checks, VARA regulations, Compliance Reporting, UAE federal AML CFT laws
Skills:
Training, Compliance Audits, Client Identification and Verification, Due Diligence, Risk Assessments