Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Location: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), UAE

Salary: 7,000 - 10,000 usd per month inclusive of allowances

A regulated financial institution in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is seeking a highly experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead its AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Sanctions Compliance framework.

This is a critical, senior regulatory role reporting directly to the Board and Senior Management, with full accountability for regulatory compliance and financial crime risk management.

About the role

The MLRO will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the institution's AML/CFT and sanctions framework in line with:

ADGM FSRA AML Rulebook

UAE Federal AML Law (Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018)

FATF standards

The MLRO will act as the primary liaison with the FSRA and the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and hold ultimate responsibility for suspicious transaction reporting, customer risk management, and financial crime governance.

Key responsibilities

Own and maintain the organisation's AML, CTF, sanctions, and KYC frameworks

Lead Business Risk Assessments (BRA) and Customer Risk Assessments (CRA)

Provide final approval for high-risk customers, including PEPs and high-risk jurisdictions

Oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and enhanced due diligence

Investigate internal alerts and file STRs and SARs via goAML

Deliver AML training to all staff and the Board of Directors

Act as the main contact for FSRA inspections, reviews, and regulatory reporting

Advise senior management on AML risks for new products, markets, and partnerships

Who we're looking for

Essential

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Banking, Risk, or Business

810+ years AML or compliance experience in a regulated bank or financial institution

At least 3 years in a senior MLRO or Deputy MLRO role within ADGM, DIFC, or a similar jurisdiction

ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent AML certification

Strong knowledge of FSRA AML Rulebook, UAE AML laws, and the goAML system

Preferred

Experience in correspondent banking, trade finance, digital banking, or fintech

Arabic language skills

Postgraduate qualification such as an LLM, MSc, or MBA

Why this role matters

This position sits at the heart of the institution's license to operate. The MLRO has direct access to the Board, regulatory visibility, and the authority to challenge, stop, and remediate financial crime risk. It is a career-defining role for an AML leader ready to operate at the highest regulatory level in the UAE.

How to Apply:

Send your CV and cover letter to: [Confidential Information]