Senior Compliance Officer - SCA Licensed
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14-12-2024
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies ensuring full compliance with UAE regulatory requirements including those mandated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
- Develop implement and monitor compliance policies and procedures in line with UAE Financial Rules and Regulations.
- Oversee AntiMoney Laundering (AML) and CounterTerrorism Financing (CTF) frameworks ensuring adherence to international best practices.
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessments to identify assess and mitigate compliance risks.
- Prepare and submit regulatory compliance reports and filings maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
- Lead audits inspections and reviews to evaluate the organizations compliance with financial crime risk management policies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to provide training on compliance protocols financial crime prevention and regulatory updates.
- Investigate and report suspicious activities in alignment with UAEs regulatory guidelines.
- Serve as the organizations Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) managing escalations and regulatory communications.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Translation Studies or a related field. Additional certifications in regulatory compliance or financial crime risk are highly valued.
Certifications:
- Combating Financial Crimes
- Certified Risk Management Specialist in Targeted Financial Sanctions (CRMSTFS)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)
- Certified Compliance Professional (CCP)
- CAMS Certification (Certified AntiMoney Laundering Specialist)
- UAE Financial Rules and Regulations expertise
Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years in compliance financial crime risk management or related fields including senior roles in regulatory compliance and AML.
Languages:
- Proficient in English and Arabic (native or bilingual proficiency). French language skills are an advantage.
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in compliance reporting policy development due diligence and regulatory frameworks.
Soft Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication problemsolving attention to detail and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior roles in leading financial institutions or compliance departments such as MLRO or Senior Compliance Officer.
- Experience working with UAEbased organizations including exposure to SCA regulations and UAEspecific financial laws
Employment Type
Full Time
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