Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
Role Purpose
The Deupty MLRO will support the Head of Compliance in overseeing and enhancing the firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions compliance, and financial crime prevention framework in accordance with FSRA regulations and applicable UAE laws.
The role will assist in ensuring the firm maintains effective AML governance, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance across its operations.
Key Responsibilities
AML/CFT Compliance Oversight
- Support implementation and maintenance of the firm's AML/CFT policies, procedures, systems, and controls.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with:
- FSRA AML Rulebook
- UAE AML Laws and Regulations
- Sanctions and financial crime obligations
Transaction Monitoring & Investigations
- Review transaction monitoring alerts, unusual activity reports, and financial crime escalations.
- Conduct AML investigations and support suspicious activity assessments.
- Escalate material concerns to the Head of Compliance where appropriate.
Suspicious Activity Reporting
- Support preparation and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs/STRs) where required.
- Maintain records relating to AML investigations and regulatory reporting.
KYC & Customer Due Diligence
- Oversee onboarding reviews and customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) processes.
- Review high-risk clients, PEPs, sanctions hits, and adverse media findings.
- Ensure periodic KYC reviews are conducted in line with regulatory requirements.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and information requests.
- Support preparation of compliance reports and AML metrics for management and regulators.
- Monitor regulatory developments and recommend control enhancements.
Training & Awareness
- Support AML/CTF training initiatives across the organization.
- Promote awareness of financial crime risks and compliance obligations.
Governance & Risk Management
- Assist in conducting AML risk assessments and control testing.
- Support implementation of remediation actions arising from audits, reviews, or regulatory findings.
- Maintain AML documentation and governance records.
Skills & Experience Required
Experience
- Typically 5–10+ years of experience within: AML/Compliance, Financial crime compliance, Banking/Fintech, Regulated financial institutions
- Prior FSRA, DIFC, Central Bank UAE, or international regulatory exposure preferred.
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of:
- AML/CFT frameworks, Sanctions compliance, KYC/CDD/EDD, Transaction monitoring systems, Financial crime typologies, Regulatory reporting obligations
Qualifications
- CAMS / ICA / ACAMS certification preferred
- Degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, Risk, or related field
- Understanding of FSRA AML Rulebook and UAE AML regulations preferred
