Job Description

Navigo Partners is an independent ADGM-based firm providing risk advisory, outsourced compliance and AML/CFT services to regulated financial services firms and DNFBPs across the UAE. We're looking for a Junior Compliance Officer to join our team and work directly on client engagements from day one.

What you'll do

• Help draft and update AML/CFT policies, procedures and enterprise-wide risk assessments

• Support compliance monitoring programme, periodic reviews and record-keeping

• Support market abuse monitoring

• Assist with client AML training and regulatory inspection readiness

• Track developments in UAE AML/CFT law, supervisory guidance (MoE, CMA, FSRA, DFSA) and FATF

• Support business development initiatives

• Client onboarding, KYC/CDD and EDD reviews

• Sanctions, PEP and adverse-media screening, with clearly documented outcomes

What we're looking for

• UAE-based, with 1–2 years experience in compliance, AML or KYC (consultancy, bank, broker, exchange house or similar) (exposure to capital markets / broker-dealer compliance a plus)

• Working knowledge of the UAE AML/CFT framework in at least one of onshore, ADGM or DIFC

• Hands-on goAML experience is a strong plus

• Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business or a related field

• CAMS, ICA or similar certification (or working towards one) preferred

• Strong attention to detail and clear written English

• Comfortable managing several clients and deadlines at once

What we offer

• Base salary plus eligibility for profit share on new business you generate, both reflecting your level of experience

• UAE residence visa and medical insurance

• On-the-job training and real client exposure from the start

• Support toward professional certification, with clear progression to Compliance Officer / MLRO roles

Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi - may involve some travel to Dubai so own means of transport is desirable.